Prayerfully journey with Dr. Joy Philip as she leads the group in two sessions under the title, The Danger of a Single Story: Finding Hope in the Healing of Namaan. The phrase, “Danger of a Single Story,” comes from a Chimamanda Adiche Ted Talk, which Dr. Philip and the Bishop recommend you watch in advance.

On the Monday, Sept 21, the retreat begins at 8:45 am with pre-gathering (BYO breakfast and casual conversation) prior to the formal opening remarks at 9:15am. There will be an ample mid-day break for individual prayer & reflection, lunch, and personal time. The retreat event will end by 4:30pm. See the notional agenda here.

The main retreat day will be preceded on Sunday, Sept 20 by an optional online compline and social time, starting at 7:30pm. 

Registration Deadline: Thursday September 17, 2020.

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Who can attend: This event is open to all active (paid) Clergy in the York-Credit Valley Area.

What it costs: There is no registration fee; this year, we are offering a virtual retreat per diem from Area Council budget, so registrants can treat themselves to snacks or lunch of their choice. Details to follow upon registration.

Confirmation emails & any further information about the retreat will be sent to the email address you provide when you register. Be sure that it is an account you access regularly. The Zoom invite will be contained in your confirmation email. It is the same URL for the Sunday night compline as for the Monday retreat. The retreat is password protected; no waiting room is enabled.