The Spiritual Formation Retreat is designed for the entire Northeastern Seminary community. Whether you're new to spiritual formation or have been on this journey for years, this retreat offers a welcoming environment for everyone to deepen their connection with God and grow in their faith. It provides a space for personal reflection, growth, and community, open to all who seek to strengthen their spiritual life.
Northeastern Seminary invites you to join us for our Fall 2025 Spiritual Formation Retreat, held in person with an online option, on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 pm through Saturday, October 18 at 3:00 pm.
Each semester, students, alumni, faculty, and staff gather to pause, connect with God, and renew their sense of community together.
This fall’s theme is “Thriving in This Atmosphere,” led by plenary speaker Jason Gaboury, National Director for Alumni Relations with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and Pastor for Small Groups and Communities at New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NY.
The retreat will take place at Northeastern Seminary on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University (2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, NY 14624), with virtual access available for those joining online.
We look forward to this opportunity to fellowship, grow in faith, and thrive together.
*For lodging suggestions, please contact Dr. Marlena Graves (graves_marlena@roberts.edu).
Leading the Retreat
For almost 30 years, Jason Gaboury has been helping spiritually curious people develop a life with God in the way of Jesus. He first fell in love with the spiritual life when he met a monk who inspired him to a life with God in a way he'd never imagined possible.
Jason serves as National Director for Alumni Relations with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and as Pastor for Small Groups and Communities at New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NY. Jason has practiced contemplative spirituality for over 15 years, and has been a life professed member of the Anglican Order of Preachers for the last 10. Jason and Sophia live in Washington Heights, New York City. They have two adult daughters.
Jason is the author of: Wait With Me: Meeting God in Loneliness, InterVarsity Press, 2020. Jason believes that the most profound spiritual growth often happens not in the mountaintop moments, but in the valleys—in loneliness, questions, ordinary Tuesday afternoons, and the beautiful mess of trying to follow Jesus in real life.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Spiritual Formation Retreat
No. This event is free for Northeastern Seminary students, alumni, faculty, staff, and their guests.
This is a virtual event and will be hosted on Zoom. Registered attendees will receive an access link in their email inbox. Those local to the seminary are invited to come to the building and tune into the zoom together.
Who can I contact with more questions?
Please contact Dr. Marlena Graves at graves_marlena@roberts.edu