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2023 CPRES Retreat CANCELLED

Location: Loyola Retreat & Ecology Center, Woodstock, IL

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Canceled for 2023 - Coming back in 2024

Sunday, September 17 - Tuesday, September 19

Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus
2710 S. Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL

Cost: $250 per person (scholarships available)

Includes registration fee, single occupancy, private room and bath, and all meals)

Open to United Methodist clergy in the Northern IL Conference. Space is limited.


CPRES (Clergy Peer Reflection & Engagement Series) was created for clergy. The premise is simple offer a brave space for clergy to have the difficult conversations about racism without fear of judgement, condemnation, and always in a spirit of understanding. It is designed to build a beloved community, willing to share from deep within their hearts. Participants will spend 3 days and two nights at the retreat, building community through worship, Eucharist, spiritual renewal, and holy conversations in small groups.

If questions or assistance are needed, please contact Rev. Jarrod Severing, CPRES Chair, at jarrod.severing@gmail.com or Amania Drane, Project Manager at adrane@umcnic.org.

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