In 2020, we created this website in response to the worldwide Covid-19 shutdown. At that time, we had been gathering for 20 years in person to tell our stories and remember that we belong to one another. We had built spiritual muscle memory, which served us well during the pandemic when we were asked not to hold one another.
Our community responded to the challenges of the pandemic by getting creative. Today, we are happy to report that we now host in-person, online and hybrid experiences for people around the world. From full weekend Beloved Retreats to weekly online Beloved Circles we are now in more places than ever, thanks to technology.
As a community, we give thanks for the gift of knowing ourselves as Baptized, Beloved people of God. Together, we remember that we are precious, people of God SENT to RECONCILE and FEED one another always!
In the words of our Beloved founder, Terry Nelson-Johnson, "Can the church say?" Amen!!
About Beloved
Whether attending an online retreat (images above) or in-person event at Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Center (LUREC) (right), you’ll enjoy a vibrant, soulful experience of connection, grace and freedom.
Meet Beloved Alum, Dana
“Beloved became a home base,” said Dana in her short video (above). “Whether you’re joining from your living room in Chicago or a quiet corner of the globe … you’re so welcome here!”
BELOVED
69 Online Retreat
March 7-9, 2025
We invite you to a weekend of beginnings. Whether you’re old or young (at heart), single or married, religious or skeptical, hurt or healing, laid back or caffeinated, you’ll fit right in on the Beloved Retreat.
All are welcome!
2025 In-Person Beloved Retreat Experiences
Spend a weekend contemplating the notion that you, just as you are, take God’s breath away.
Join us for a weekend of new beginnings.
Whether you’re young or old, single or married, religious or skeptical, hurt or healing, laid back or caffeinated, you’ll fit right in at the Beloved Retreat. Thousands have participated in this retreat for more than 25 years!
The weekend retreats begin Fridays at 6 pm and conclude by 2 pm on Sunday. The dynamic retreat allows for contemplation, dialogue, connection, rest…and much fun!
If you have a hunch that this would be a good experience for you, if you are looking for a reset or to deepen your connection to the Holy, we hope you’ll join us. It would be our honor to host you!
Please use the “Register Now” button above to register for any of our upcoming retreats.
The next two IN-PERSON retreats will be held on May 2-4 and Nov. 21 -23 at the LUREC Campus in Woodstock, IL.
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Beloved Tunes Playlist
Stories and Other Things Holy
A new podcast featuring our Terry Nelson-Johnson launches on October 21st!!
Click here for full information… you won’t want to miss the chance to hear Terry and to join this community!