2025 Clergy Retreat
To all clergy of the diocese of Cascadia,
I look forward to our time together at this year’s clergy retreat, May 5-8, at Seabeck Conference Center. You may be aware that we had to move the date and location from when and where we have gathered in the past due to Ash Wednesday’s date and the reduced availability at Mt. Angel.
It is important that we have this time together when we can be away from distractions, and fellowship with each other, encourage one another in our ministries, and come before the Lord in prayer together. For this reason, your attendance for all active clergy is mandatory.
Note, this is not the clergy + family retreat we plan for the week of Synod; it’s just for you. In the next week or two you will find the registration link on the diocesan website, including options for special diets.
Cost this year is $390 per person before April 5.
The first ten registrants who require a private room may request one for an additional $50 (sold out).
Registration after April 5 is $410 (or $460 for single room) space allowing.
I urge you to enlist your congregations in sharing this cost as part of their responsibility for clergy care.
Arrive by 1 pm on Monday May 5 so you can check in and settle before we gather; I will get you the retreat schedule well before then. On Thursday May 8 we will wrap up and head home before lunchtime.
May you sense the Lord and hear His voice ever more clearly this Lenten Season.
Bishop Jake