Tau Center offers diverse experiences where individuals can nourish their spirit.

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

Earth Hope

“Active Hope is waking up to the beauty of life on whose behalf we can act. We belong to this world.” — Joanna Macy

Take a moment for Hope, Joy and Gratitude for the gift of Creation 

Enjoy this companion reflection video and Still Point Journal.

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.

Living in Alignment — Day of Reflection

Come join us for a day of exploration with facilitator, Karen Bychowski

Saturday, October 7 - 9:00 a.m. 

Learn more and register here

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.

Calendar Format

Come explore a Labyrinth Walk

Come explore our new Labyrinth and experience the stillness of the St Clare Garden at Tau Center in Wheaton.

St Clare Garden Labyrinth Walk

Learn more about Labyrinth's here 

"With a labyrinth, you make a choice to go in - and once you've chosen, around and around you go. But you always find your way to the center."

- Jeff Bridges

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. 

VISIT WEBSITE

Sunday Liturgy and Prayer

Care of Earth

Franciscan Way of Life

Taize

Season of Creation