Resting in the Grace of the World

"Jesus went up t the mountain to pray" (Luke 6:12).

Following his example, you are invited to come and spend some time reconnecting with self, God, and the more-than-human world deep in the mountains of British Columbia. There is a wideness in the imagination of the mountains that draws us closer to God, and you are invited to immerse yourself in God's presence during this retreat. We will focus on developing spiritual practices rooted in the rhythms of creation to draw our hearts and bodies closer to the Divine. There will also be opportunities to learn about creation justice movements coming to fruition in the Anglican Communion as well as time for fellowship and contemplation in nature.

Location

The 2024 Clergy Conference will again be held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, 4308 Main Street, Whistler BC V8E 1A9



Our Facilitator, The Revd Rachel Field

The Revd Rachel Field comes to creation care work having spent most of her life in the tidal flats of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where the blue crabs and herons captivated her attention. That awe and fascination with the world led her to deeper questions about God and eventually encouraged her to shape a life close the land in Vermont.

Rachel has more that 15 years of experience leading creation-centred retreats in the Episcopal Church. She was a seminarian at Church of the Woods in New Hampshire, retreat facilitator for The Retreat House at Hillsboro, Maryland, and is currently the Co-Owner/Co-Director of Heartberry Hollow Farm and Forest, which is a regenerative farm and retreat centre in central Vermont. Most recently she has been contracted to run a pilot version of An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice for the Dioceses of Massachusetts and Western Massachusetts, which will be revised and available widely by the fall of 2024. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Yale Divinity School and a certificate in Contemplative Leadership from the Shalem Institute.

Who can attend?

The Clergy Conference is open to active clergy in the Diocese of New Westminster who hold the Bishop's Licence for parish ministry or chaplaincy, and their spouses. While the conference sessions are for clergy only, spouses are welcome to join us for meal and worship, and enjoy all that Whistler has to offer while clergy are in session. Registration for active clergy is free; spouses must pay a registration fee (see below).

Retired clergy may also participate, however they must pay the registration fee of $375.00 and book and pay for their own hotel room. Retired clergy should not register here, but should contact Bill Siksay at 604-684-6306 ext 228 to register. Please have your credit card handy and the name and phone number of your emergency contact when you call Bill.

If you have questions as to your eligibility to participate, please contact Bill Siksay at 604-684-6306 ext 228 or [email protected]

Registration Assistance

Bill Siksay can also assist with other registration questions. [email protected] or 604-684-6306 ext 228

Programme Information

For information about the conference programme please contact The Revd Adam Yates at [email protected]

Note

*Please be sure to bring a Bible to the Clergy Conference.*

The Registration Process

Participants must register in two steps:

Step 1: Active clergy who wish to register for the Conference should click on the "Register" button below. Use this button to be taken to the Registration Page to register yourself and your spouse if they wish to attend the conference with you.

There is no registration fee for active clergy from the Diocese of New Westminster who hold the Bishop's Licence for parish ministry or chaplaincy, as the Diocese is covering your registration costs and meals.

Spouses of active clergy must pay the Spousal Registration Fee of $375.00, which cover the worship sessions and meals. You can register your spouse when your click on the "Register" button below. Spousal fees must be paid using a credit card via Pay Pal when you click on the "Register" button, so have your credit card ready.

Please read the Cancellation Policy below.

Step 2: Participants must make their own hotel reservations and pay for their own rooms.

The Conference will take place at the Delta Marriot Hotel, 4308 Main Street, Whistler.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel. A Standard Queen room is $199/night. A One Bedroom Suite is $239/night. A Two Bedroom Suite is $399/night. The deadline to book rooms at the conference hotel has been extended.To book a room please contact The Revd Adam Yates at [email protected]

You are not required to stay at the Conference Hotel. If you choose you can make your own arrangements to stay at any hotel of your choosing in Whistler.

Participants can also make their own arrangements to share hotel rooms.

Conference Start and End Time

On Monday, May 13th, Conference Registration will open at 12 noon at the Delta Marriott, 4308 Main Street, Whistler. The Conference starts at 1 pm. Be sure to have lunch on your own in Whistler prior to 1 pm on May 13th.

The Conference ends at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 15th.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS

Friday, April 26th, 2024

PLEASE REGISTER NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

PLEASE READ: Cancellation Policy

Active clergy who cancel after the registration deadline of Friday, April 26th, or who do not arrive at the conference, will be required to pay the full conference cost of $375.00. Spouses who cancel after the registration deadline of Friday, April 26th or who not arrive at the conference, will not receive a refund. Retired clergy who cancel after the registration deadline of Friday, April 26th or who do not arrive at the conference will not receive a refund.