October 9–11, 2026 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
At a time when democracy is facing profound challenges locally, nationally, and internationally, the need for community, deep listening, and collective action has never felt more urgent.
This October, the Project for Integrating Spirituality, Law, and Politics (PISLAP) will gather in Minneapolis for a three-day retreat bringing together members of the PISLAP community and leaders engaged in the Minneapolis Resistance.
From Friday evening, October 9, through Sunday, October 11 at 1:00 PM, we will come together to listen, learn, reflect, and explore how spiritually informed approaches to law and social change can help us meet this moment.
Exploring the Minneapolis Resistance
A central focus of the retreat will be an exploration of the Minneapolis Resistance and the growth and development of the movement.
Local leaders will join PISLAP members in conversations about how the movement has emerged and evolved, offering a living example of what it can look like to bring spirituality, law, and politics into meaningful relationship with one another.
Through shared dialogue and reflection, we will consider questions such as:
What can we learn from movements responding to threats to democracy?
How can spirituality inform our work for justice and social change?
What role can law and legal advocacy play in sustaining community resistance?
How can we build movements grounded in both action and deeper spiritual values?
Where is our collective energy most needed at this particular moment?
Sharing What Is Emerging Within PISLAP
The retreat will also provide space for members of the PISLAP community to share and engage with new initiatives emerging within PISLAP.
Together, we will look beyond the immediate challenges of the present moment and consider opportunities for meaningful collaboration, connection, and growth.
This is not simply a retreat for discussion. It is an opportunity to strengthen relationships, renew our shared commitment, and discern where we can contribute most effectively as a community.
A Time to Gather, Listen, and Act
The challenges facing democracy can feel overwhelming, but meaningful social change has always depended on people coming together—listening deeply, learning from one another, and finding ways to act collectively.
For PISLAP, this gathering is an opportunity to embody the work at the heart of our community: exploring how spirituality, law, and politics can come together in the pursuit of justice and social transformation.
At this particular moment, gathering in community feels more important than ever.
Join Us in Minneapolis
We would be very glad to have you with us for this important time of learning, reflection, and connection.
PISLAP Retreat
October 9–11, 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Friday evening through Sunday at 1:00 PM
A current draft of the retreat agenda is available for participants who would like to get a sense of the spirit and substance of the gathering.
If you are interested in participating, please contact contactpislap@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Please note: Attendees will need to join PISLAP as a member in order to participate.
In solidarity,
The PISLAP Executive Committee & Retreat Organizers