Preparing for our time together
We are so excited for this opportunity to join together! As you prepare to join us, review details on this page.
Province V and VI Women Clergy Retreat
May 31–June 3, 2026
Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan (near Lansing)
A retreat centered on the experiences of women clergy. We explicitly invite everyone (trans, cis, nonbinary, gender fluid, agender, and more) who feels this is for them to attend.
What to expect
Women clergy from places across Provinces V and VI are coming together in retreat with the theme of “Connections”.
This will not be a typical conference with a tight schedule and carefully controlled program. We have designed this retreat in an Open Space Technology format with a very basic schedule. There will be dedicated time for worship, large group check-ins and meals. Two facilitators will guide this process for us and there are a few guidelines that will also help guide the process. We hope you will come willing to explore and share.
Cost
$360 - actual cost of the gathering
$260 - subsidized cost of the gathering
This cost includes overnight accommodations, meals at the retreat center, and retreat materials.
To make this gathering as affordable as possible for all, we are offering two pricing tiers for registration. Please choose the rate you are able to pay. If you have the funds to pay the real cost, that helps offset our scholarship and subsidized rates. Additionally, you may donate to the scholarship fund if you are able.
Please don't let registration or travel cost keep you from attending! If you need financial assistance, contact your local parish or your diocese. If they are unable to help, contact Heather or Ellen.
Infants and children
Infants are most welcome with their parent; child care will not be provided. We recognize that this might be a hardship for those with children, and we hope that your communities are able to assist you with needs so that you might attend this event. If you are flying and need physical items (such as a pack n play), please add that to registration details. Local people are ready to assist.
Location and Travel Details
St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI 48820 - webpage
This location is in Eastern Time.
Information about transportation will be available as we get closer, and you can explore options about flying into any of these airports:
- Capital Region International Airport (LAN - Lansing Airport)
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR - Grand Rapids)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW - Detroit).
May 31–June 3, 2026
Location: St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan (near Lansing)
A retreat centered on the experiences of women clergy. We explicitly invite everyone (trans, cis, nonbinary, gender fluid, agender, and more) who feels this is for them to attend.
What to expect
Women clergy from places across Provinces V and VI are coming together in retreat with the theme of “Connections”.
This will not be a typical conference with a tight schedule and carefully controlled program. We have designed this retreat in an Open Space Technology format with a very basic schedule. There will be dedicated time for worship, large group check-ins and meals. Two facilitators will guide this process for us and there are a few guidelines that will also help guide the process. We hope you will come willing to explore and share.
Cost
$360 - actual cost of the gathering
$260 - subsidized cost of the gathering
This cost includes overnight accommodations, meals at the retreat center, and retreat materials.
To make this gathering as affordable as possible for all, we are offering two pricing tiers for registration. Please choose the rate you are able to pay. If you have the funds to pay the real cost, that helps offset our scholarship and subsidized rates. Additionally, you may donate to the scholarship fund if you are able.
Please don't let registration or travel cost keep you from attending! If you need financial assistance, contact your local parish or your diocese. If they are unable to help, contact Heather or Ellen.
Infants and children
Infants are most welcome with their parent; child care will not be provided. We recognize that this might be a hardship for those with children, and we hope that your communities are able to assist you with needs so that you might attend this event. If you are flying and need physical items (such as a pack n play), please add that to registration details. Local people are ready to assist.
Location and Travel Details
St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E Main St, DeWitt, MI 48820 - webpage
This location is in Eastern Time.
Information about transportation will be available as we get closer, and you can explore options about flying into any of these airports:
- Capital Region International Airport (LAN - Lansing Airport)
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR - Grand Rapids)
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW - Detroit).
Thank you to our sponsors!
Funding is available in part by donations from the following:
- Province VI
- Province V
- St. Stephen's, Wyandotte, Michigan - website
- United Thank Offering - cups and bags
- Convention of the Diocese of Michigan (star quilt raffle)
- Christ Church Cranbrook, West Bloomfield, Michigan - website
- St. David's, Southfield, Michigan - website
- The Rev. Barbara Cavin
- The Rt. Rev. Cate Waynick
- Province VI
- Province V
- St. Stephen's, Wyandotte, Michigan - website
- United Thank Offering - cups and bags
- Convention of the Diocese of Michigan (star quilt raffle)
- Christ Church Cranbrook, West Bloomfield, Michigan - website
- St. David's, Southfield, Michigan - website
- The Rev. Barbara Cavin
- The Rt. Rev. Cate Waynick
When you register, you can choose to pay by credit card or e-check. If you would like to mail a check instead, please use this information:
Pay to the order of: Diocese of Chicago with a memo: Women Clergy Retreat
Mail to:
Rebecca Roberts, c/o Diocese of Chicago
65 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
Pay to the order of: Diocese of Chicago with a memo: Women Clergy Retreat
Mail to:
Rebecca Roberts, c/o Diocese of Chicago
65 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
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