The Advent Spiritual Collective
Start November 30, 2026

This November, we are making room for a dedicated four-week Advent Collective.

Because this kind of formational work requires a quiet, focused environment, the cohort is kept intentionally small. Registration is now open—choose your meeting time below to reserve your space before the groups fill up.

As you prepare for the season to begin, we invite you to keep us company in the studio and join us on the Be.Make.Do. podcast for conversations about calling, creativity, and maintaining a faithful presence in a noisy world.

If you are discerning whether this cohort is the right space for you in this season, please reach out to us directly at info@soulmakers.org.

Join us this Advent Season

Registration is open until November 28th, 11:59 PM ET.

Cost: Free

Commitment: Four weeks, 90 minutes per week.

Environment: We cap our groups at about 8 people to preserve the intimacy of Holy Listening,

Registration Process:
First, choose your gathering time below. Upon clicking commit, you will be redirected to quickly set up your free Soulmakers membership account to access the Spiritual Collective membership Site.

What You Need to Know

  • Spiritual Collectives offer you the opportunity to cultivate Holy Listening, a practice of listening to God's voice in scripture, daily life, and community, helping you find peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with both God and others. 

    Each collective houses an intimate setting of 5-8 people, who come together weekly for 6 weeks (in-person or online) to practice holy listening. We learn to pray in a way that feels genuine and effortless, allowing your connection with God to flow naturally.

  • [REFLECTION]

    Each week you’ll receive an original scripture meditation video around the theme. To help you integrate the scripture into daily life, we've included a Spiritual Inventory. It is a set of questions to guide your reflections for the week.

    Set aside time each day to review the passage, meditate, and listen for God's whisper.

    [HOLY LISTENING]

    During the weekly 90-minute group meeting, we come together to practice "Holy Listening." 

    We will share our insights in response to two main questions: 

    • What is God saying to me? 

    • What will I do about it?

    In the group, we will take turns sharing our thoughts. As a group, we will listen without judgment or commentary. The space is designed for gentle accountability and support.

    Our Spiritual Collective is not a Bible study or discussion group. It is a sacred space to deepen your awareness of God's voice in everyday life. Our facilitators, from curious seekers to seasoned Christians, will guide you. They will lead you through Scripture meditations. The meditations blend ancient wisdom, modern views, and artful thoughts.

  • Main Questions

    • What is God saying to me?

    • What will I do about it?

    Other Questions to Consider:

    • Where is God present for you in this week's meditation?

    • How did the meditation speak to you?

    • What thoughts or questions arose?

    • Are you affirmed or challenged in your current actions or beliefs?

    • What insights or questions are you left with?

    • Are there actions you feel challenged to change or lean deeper into?

    • What has God been saying to you about these in the interim?

    • The Collective groups run for 6 weeks.

    • We limit the groups to 8 people so register early.

    • Groups meet weekly for 90 minutes.

    • We have groups online. We also have in person groups for those in the DC metro area at the Lab in Alexandria, VA.

Participating in the Spiritual Collective was one of the most spiritually nourishing practices I’ve ever experienced. At the beginning I was in a place of struggling with unbelief, having put God on the back burner for several years. By the end of the six weeks, I felt the beginnings of a renewed sense of connection. I’m really looking forward to the next one.

- Spiritual Collectives participant, Winter 2026 Cohort

The spiritual collective create a space for intentional listening and pause. God used that time to speak to me.

- Spiritual Collectives participant, Winter 2026 Cohort

The Practice of Holy Listening

True formation requires a healthy rhythm of gathering and quiet rest. In groups of 5–8, we slow down together. We listen without fixing. We learn to hold complexity without collapsing it. Each week, you will receive:

  • A Guided Meditation: A weekly audio/video reflection to anchor your daily listening.

  • A Spiritual Inventory: Prompts to help you discern God’s voice in your scripture, work, and daily life.

  • A Facilitated Gathering: A 90-minute session focused on Holy Listening and shared presence.