From Mission to Mission has been working with those in transition since 1980.  Originally those we worked with were missioners transitioning back into life in the United States.  We have expanded our services.  We now offer the wisdom of our experience with transition to anyone dealing with a “life” transition. Our Life Transition services are for those dealing with a major life transition and are not designed for returning missioners.  We encourage returning missioners to attend our Re-entry Workshops.

How Can We Help You Assist Those in Transition?

Transition can be an exciting time in a person’s life. Endings and change can also be painful and exhausting.  Transitions can be particularly difficult for those who have given so much in serving others and now are no longer able to be involved in active ministry.   From Mission to Mission understands that religious communities are searching for ways to best meet the needs of their members who are in transition.   The goal of our Transition Services is to help your members to honor what has been and to approach the future with a renewed sense of purpose.

From Mission to Mission programs, offered at your location, come in a variety of formats designed to meet your needs. The length of the program will be determined as to best meet the needs of the participants.  Our programs can be designed as:

• Workshops

• Days of Reflection

• Retreats

What is Included?

Through personal reflection, sharing, prayer and ritual and practical information our Transition Services are designed to help participants to reflect on their experiences and to move forward in a healthy way.  Our programs focus on:

• Honoring the Journey
• Healing the Hurts
• Celebrating the Gifts
• Integrating the Values and Wisdom
• Understanding Transition and Grief 
• Practicing Self-Care
• Living Your Mission

What have our participants said about our Transition Services?

“What I most needed was a focused program with a lot of time to be alone with the Lord, so I could internalize the spiritual giftedness of these years. I needed the program to be anchored in prayer and ritual. The content and flow of the days was excellent for me. The one-on-one time was very helpful as well as most affirming.”

“This retreat has contributed to the peace I feel. The retreat was a large part of God’s grace to me at this time. It has also given me a framework as well as directional steps to take as renewal comes to an end.”

“I feel even more relaxed in my transition process. I feel better equipped to look to the future and whatever it holds. I feel freer.”

"From Mission to Mission has worked with Medical Mission Sisters' leadership, designing a creative and effective program to facilitate members' transitions both from one place of mission to another and from one life stage to another.  The Transition Workshop addresses the journey, healing, grief and self-care in transition. The content and processes have proved invaluable for membership, engendering greater sense of meaning and facilitating personal processes long after the workshops have ended. Most of all, participants valued the insightful healing presence of the presenter."