Applications are now open for The Austin Story Project’s Sacred Stories Retreat for Young Adults, an opportunity for young adults (ages 22–35) who might benefit from a guided exploration of their life stories in relationship to the story of Jesus.
This five-day retreat will be held at the beautiful Menucha Retreat Center outside Portland, Oregon. This retreat will be held for two different groups on September 23-27, 2026 and May 12-16, 2027.
Like walking a sacred pilgrimage, participants will move through the key experiences of Jesus’ life alongside their own life stories. Through storytelling, reflection, prayer, and small group conversations, the retreat invites young adults to notice how God’s presence may already be moving within their own lived experience.
Participants are asked to fully participate in the retreat, attend four follow-up Zoom gatherings, and host three Sacred Story sharing gatherings in their communities following the retreat.
All retreat expenses, including travel, are covered through The Austin Story Project. For more information, contact Melissa Wiginton, co-founder of The Austin Story Project, at [email protected]. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026.