Reflect, Renew, Refresh!
18th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Reflect, Renew, Refresh!OFLD Clergy Retreat with Diana Butler BassSeptember 12-14, 2011
Duncan Retreat Center, Delray Beach, FL
Come join us in sunny Florida, September 12-14 for a time of clergy renewal and retreat! More and more studies are indicating the work of clergy in a post-modern culture can quickly lead to burn out. The OFLD is offering this retreat as a time for MCC clergy to come together to reflect on their calling, renew their spirits and refresh their souls. We are not going to ‘over program’ this retreat. There will be time for connection and sharing, prayer, and walking on the beach. Diana Butler Bass will be with us all day on September 13 and we will have opportunity to engage her in an intimate retreat setting as she shares how clergy can take care of themselves and their families while staying grounded in their calling during a time when Christendom is radically changing.
Cost of the retreat is $275 US which includes 2 nights lodging (double occupancy with a private bath and wireless internet) and six meals. The $275 rate is good until May 5, 2011. After May 5 through July 5, 2011 cost for the retreat will be $325. Absolute deadline for all registrations is July 5, 2011. Click here to register.
Clergy Retreat Schedule
September 12, 2011
4:00 Arrival and check in
5:00 Welcome and Introductions
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Conversation with our Moderator, Nancy Wilson
9:00 Compline Labyrinth Walk (optional)
September 13, 2011
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Worship
9:30 Break
10:00 Plenary and discussion with Diana Butler Bass
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Plenary and discussion with Diana Butler Bass
4:00 Trip to the Beach, Lounging by the Pool, Resting, Reading, Conversation
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Dessert Social
September 14, 2011
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Morning Labyrinth Walk (optional)
10:00 Sharing Resources and Best Practices for Ministry
12:00 Lunch
Thanks to a generous donation from MCC Austin, the OFLD will be able to offer a limited number of scholarships to help with the cost of registration for the retreat. Please contact Rev. Dr. Mona West (revmonawest@mccchurch.net) to inquire about scholarship applications.
For more information on Diana Butler Bass and to view a video of one of her presentations go to
http://www.dianabutlerbass.com/. To find out more about the Duncan Retreat Center go to www.duncancenter.org.
