Retreats & Classes
Space For God Retreats
Space For God Retreats are designed as a 2-3 day retreat where individuals pull away from the busyness of life to recenter on Christ and listen for His voice. Typically hosted at a retreat center, participants will have a mix of time together and time alone.
During our time together we will engage in discussion around spiritual formation in our lives followed by extended time spent alone for you to process, pray, read and relax.
For more information about having a group or individual retreat created or facilitated for you, email me here.
Grief and Loss Classes
We've all experienced loss. Loss of a loved one, our health, a job or even a dream. When that happens, it's easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed and hopeless.
Many faith communities sense the need for working through grief but feel ill-equipped on how to do so.
The grief and loss group I lead, utilizing Norman Wright’s book titled Recovering From Losses in Life, has led to many transformational stories of God’s healing work.
Contact me for more information about what it would look like to host a Grief and Loss class at your church or organization.
Recommendations for “Recovering From Losses in Life”
“Mike set the tone by establishing a safe setting for each person in the class to share and discuss their stories. Mike is an incredible listener, and a wise and compassionate moderator. He shared some of his own struggles, showing vulnerability and establishing trust with the group. The class was a tremendous help to me for past issues of loss, and going forward. I’m glad to know Mike, and will always be grateful to him for this experience.”
- Lori K.
“After the loss of my father & brother, Mike encouraged me to participate in the Grief & Loss class... I did not realize what I was in for with the profound way that Mike facilitated the class. It helped me to process my loss to both of these loved ones as well as process the loss of some dreams.
The book, questions, and Mike really dug deep into loss as well as how to build a strategy that helps me to move forward. Grief & Loss is a common situation that all people of faith find themselves in and the church today is not equipped to help people to process.”
- Mike S.
“It is with great confidence and pleasure that I recommend Michael Labrum to you as a leader and facilitator for a Grief and Loss class. I experienced healing from the loss of my husband, but also was able to identify and address other areas of loss across my life.
Mike is a thoughtful and supportive leader. He listens well and makes good use of follow up questions as he guides discussion. He creates an environment of trust which is so important in this kind of class. All of this is built around his deep faith in Jesus Christ.
Mike has put together an excellent class that you should definitely consider.”
- Susan F.
“I took the Grief and Loss class in the fall of 2021. Rev. Michael Labrum was a very caring facilitator of our group. We shared many difficult things and I always felt safe to do so. I could really see the Holy Spirit working through Rev. Michael and the participants of this group. I was blessed to be part of the group and it really helped me process my own grief and loss. I would highly recommend this course to anyone trying to do the same.”
- Natalia M.
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