Spring Commission on Ministry
February 12-13, 2026
Youth Confirmation Retreat
March 13-15, 2026
This retreat helps high school students explore faith, ask honest questions, and prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Youth who choose to be confirmed after the process may do so at their parish during the Bishop’s next visitation or at the Regional Confirmation service on May 9, 2026 at Christ Church Cathedral
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Lay Preaching Retreat
March 13-14, 2026
Enjoy the peace and quiet of Waycross as you hone your craft among other lay preachers. Bring along an upcoming set of lectionary readings for a sermon you’d like to work on.
Amid generous unstructured time to read, relax, research, and write, we’ll gather as a group to reverse-engineer sermons we admire and generate ideas for one another’s work. At the end of the retreat, you’ll have the option to deliver a 3-5 minute version of your sermon for feedback.
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College for Congregational Development
July 26-July 31, 2026
The College for Congregational Development (CCD), a week-long intensive training designed for teams of lay and clergy leaders, can help churches of every size, location, and circumstance become more faithful, healthy, and effective. CCD equips lay leaders and clergy in congregational and organizational development. The College is a 2-year initiative that uses models, readings, facilitation, and small group collaboration to strengthen parish leadership.
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Fall Commission on Ministry
October 1-2, 2026