Clergy Retreats [Spring 2026]
The Spring 2026 Clergy Retreats will be held at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simon’s Island, GA.
- All-Clergy Retreat: March 3–5
- Deacons’ Retreat: March 5–6
- MLA Phase 1 In-Person: March 5–6
- Bi-Vocational Clergy Retreat: March 6–7
Details will be sent to clergy in late 2025 or early 2026. Priests may optionally stay an extra day for personal retreat.
Hourly Schedule
All Clergy Retreat - Tuesday
- 3:30 pm
- Clergy Arrive & Check In
- 4:30 pm
- Afternoon Session
- 6:00 pm
- Supper
- 7:00 pm
- Worship & Evening Session
All Clergy Retreat - Wednesday
- 8:00 am
- Breakfast
- 9:15 am
- Morning Prayer & Session
- 12:30 pm
- Lunch & Free Time
- 4:00 pm
- Afternoon Session
- 6:00 pm
- Supper
- 7:30 pm
- Fellowship & Games
All Clergy Retreat - Thursday
- 8:00 am
- Breakfast
- 9:00 am
- Morning Session
- 10:30 am
- Holy Eucharist
- with Renewal of Ordination Vows and the Blessing of Oils
- Noon
- Lunch & Depart
- Afternoon
- Personal Retreat (Optional)
- Clergy are welcome to book an extra night and stay at Epworth for a day of personal retreat
Deacons' Retreat - Thursday
- Noon
- Lunch
- 1:00 pm
- Sharing & Time with Bishop Alex
- 4:00 pm
- Adjourn
- Deacons are welcome to book an extra night and stay at Epworth for a day of personal retreat
MLA Newly Ordained Clergy - Thursday
- Noon
- Lunch & Free Time
- 2:00 pm
- Session I
- 5:15 pm
- Time with Bishop Alex
- 6:00 pm
- Dinner & Free Time
MLA Newly Ordained Clergy - Friday
- 8:00 am
- Breakfast
- 9:00 am
- Morning Prayer
- 10:00 am
- Session II
- Noon
- Lunch & Depart
