Listening for Life
Exploring Possibilities for Spiritual Renewal in the Pacific Northwest
May 2, 2026
Being a Christian in the Pacific Northwest can feel like walking through the aftermath of a forest fire. But we suspect there’s more vitality here than we sometimes realize. Together we want to explore our region’s spiritual topography, celebrate signs of life and renewal, and look for what the Holy Spirit might be calling us to cultivate.
The retreat day provides space for collaborative praying and thinking through some of the big questions Christians in our region are holding — questions like:
- As individuals, how can we be deeply rooted and interconnected despite all that threatens to divide the community of Jesus’ followers?
- How do we heal burned or eroded connections among people and churches?
- What practices and postures of attentiveness can help us listen for the new thing God is doing within and among us?
Join us for a rich and reflective day of worship, teaching, practice, and communion with fellow PNW Christians, led by Seattle-area locals, Drew and Katelyn Dixon.
Who is it for?
Anyone longing to see Kingdom renewal in our region and interested in exploring pathways to healing and hope.
What to Expect
This full-day event runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will include worship, teaching, reflection and journaling space, conversation, and a guided listening process. Lunch is provided.
Listening for Life · Tacoma, WA · May 2. $39-$74
Drew L. Dixon
Drew Dixon is a minister and spiritual director in the Pacific Northwest, supporting people in the way of Jesus through teaching, spiritual formation, and pastoral care. He serves at the Federal Way Church of Christ, provides spiritual direction for individuals and groups, partners with organizations like Renovaré, and hosts Soul on Screen, a podcast exploring film through a spiritual and theological lens. In his free time, he enjoys slow mornings, simple walks, and spending time with his wife, Katelyn. Learn more and connect with him at drewldixon.com.
Katelyn J. Dixon
Katelyn J. Dixon is a writer, speaker, and podcaster living in the Seattle area. She considers it a profound gift to partner with Renovaré as a Listening Group Coordinator, writing contributor, and workshop facilitator. Since earning her Master’s degree in Counseling in 2017, she has pursued vocational writing as ministry while leading workshops and retreats that help others find healing. Katelyn co-hosts The Still Christian Podcast, re-orienting those who’ve been wounded by the church towards newness and hope. Most of all, Katelyn enjoys discovering what it means to live as God’s beloved while exploring the enchanting PNW with her husband Drew. You can find her work at katelynjdixon.com and on Instagram @katelynjdixon.