Welcome to Tau Center, a Ministry of the Wheaton Franciscans

   Come Explore Tau Center

Finding Presence in Nature -
Being Present with Ourselves -
Joining in the Presence of others -
in the stillness and calm of Tau Center

Welcome to the Tau Center. We invite you to "come join us" for scheduled retreats and program offerings. If you would like to schedule a individual retreat, please fill out this form. Small group reservations are now open. Please fill out this form for more information. A list of offerings are listed to the right on this page. 

Click here for eJournal of Finding Presence in Community

Journal in PDF format

Reflection video here


Let Us Begin Again

   As we begin again and return to spring...

The season of spring provides us an opportunity “to begin again” and to refocus our attention on our call to be messengers of the Good News of God’s love. Every year, every day, every moment, we have the opportunity to pause and to “return to God with our whole heart.” [cf Joel 2:12]. Lent is an invitation to turn away from our defiance, abandon our self-interest, and let go of our sense of privilege in favor of recognizing our solidarity with all who suffer and grieve, including our hurting planet. (Bruce Epperly, Messy Incarnation)

May your spiritual journey be filled with grace and many opportunities to “begin again.”

A short reflection for your personal contemplation

Lenten & Easter StillPoint
Flip Magazine

Individual & Guided Retreats

To schedule a day retreat, please fill out this personal retreat request. Note that there is a minimum 2-week notice

Come Explore a Virtual Day Retreat Here

Learn more about a Day Retreat here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Small Group Retreats & Programs

Tau Center is accepting reservations for small groups. Note that there is a minimum 4-week notice. Please fill out this group retreat request.

Virtual Group Retreat Coming Soon

Learn more about a Group Retreat, here

All retreatants and program attendees are required to sign in at the Entrance 5 reception desk upon arrival.

Celebrate Earth Day

Join us for a morning of Joy and Gratitude for the gift of Creation as we Celebrate Earth Day 2023

Saturday, April 22 10am - 11:30am

REGISTER HERE

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Seasonal Programs 

Tau Center offers a range of programs, in-person and online, focused in the area’s of Contemplation, Creative Spirituality, Eco-Spirituality and Franciscan Life.

We also offer additional topics and small groups that may support your spiritual journey.   

Click here for a complete list of our current scheduled offerings.

Personal Day Retreats

Come Explore Our New Personal Day Retreat Video

Come experience the stillness of a Personal Retreat at Tau Center in Wheaton.

To schedule a day retreat, please fill out this personal retreat request. Note that there is a minimum 2-week notice

Learn more about a Day Retreat here

St Clare Garden

As we head into the winter season, work in the St Clare Garden will pause until Spring. Major hardscape projects, including all paths, shade structure on the main patio and water feature are in place, with installation of the paver Labyrinth planned for April.

SAVE THE DATE

LEARN MORE HERE

Wheaton Franciscan Sisters

Be a blessing in the heart of the world!

We are a welcoming community of Catholic sisters, covenant companions, partners, and friends committed to sharing the Good News of God’s infinite love through prayer, service, and community. We invite you to join us as seekers – in prayer – in worship – in personal growth – in mission – in community.

No matter where you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.

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Sunday Liturgy and Prayer 

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"Lent is a time

of going very deeply into ourselves...
What is it that stands between us and God?
Between us and our brothers and sisters?
Between us and life, the life of the Spirit?
Whatever it is, let us relentlessly tear it out,
without a moment's hesitation."

— Catherine Doherty

A short reflection to begin your Lenten Journey

Lenten & Easter StillPoint
Flip Magazine

Henri Matisse and the Colors of Lent