This year's Clergy Retreat will begin on Tuesday, March 28 and end on Thursday, March 30.
Retreat Leader:
The Rev. Canon Dr. Robert Phillips is an ordained Episcopal priest and serves in the Diocese of Washington as Canon for Leadership Development and Congregational Care. He has received credentials as a Clinical Member and Pastoral Care Specialist with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) and is trained in Imago Relationship Therapy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University, and a Doctor of Ministry with a concentration in Pastoral Counseling from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Retreat Description from Rev. Dr. Phillips:
Our retreat this year will be led by the Reverend Canon Dr. Robert Phillips from the Diocese of Washington. A priest, Diocese Transition Officer and therapist. Canon Phillips has a wonderful and personal new book out about times of brokenness called “A Space for Grace: Paths from Brokenness to Beauty”. He will talk to us about brokenness in our lives, in the lives of our parishes and how we can use that to connect more deeply with God and transform our relationship with God as we face all kinds of change and loss in the time in which we live.
Accommodations
There are a number of private bathrooms on each floor of the main building, shared by both men and women. Please also be aware that the monastery observes Greater Silence each night (7:50 PM – immediately after Compline – until 8:30 AM).
Special Needs
For those with food restrictions, vegetarians and those who eat gluten-free can be accommodated with the standard fare; those with specific allergies are encouraged to bring any supplemental food (please label and put in the guest refrigerator near the coffee/tea area – a microwave is also available) – there is no price discount in any case.
Mobility Issues
They installed a new elevator; however, it may not be running for quite some time. If anyone has mobility issues and is not able to use the stairs this may be a problem. If requested, they can locate you on a lower floor. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Registration & Cost
The deadline for your registration and our receipt of your check is Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The fee of $110 per person per night includes overnight accommodations and meals. 20 rooms are available. Order of registration determined by postmark date on payment envelope.
A limited number of scholarships are available – if interested, please contact Chloe Caprice at ccaprice@dioceseofnewark.org or 973-430-9976 before submitting payment.
If you must cancel
If you find that you must cancel, please call Chloe immediately (973-430-9976) as there may be a wait list; if no replacement is found, you will remain responsible for the full amount.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday 3/28/2023
- 2:00 pm- Check in begins
- 5:00pm - Vespers (Evening Prayer)
- 5:45pm - Supper in the refectory
- 7:00 pm-Meditation/Reflection with Rev. Canon Dr. Phillips
- 7:30pm - Compline (Night Prayers)
- When compline ends, Greater Silence begins until 8:30 AM
Wednesday, 3/29/2023
- 6:30-8:15 am- Breakfast served in silence
- 7:00am – Matins
- 8:30am - The Great Silence Ends
- 9:00am - Holy Eucharist
- 10:30 AM Meditation/Reflection at with Rev. Canon Dr. Phillips
- 12:00pm - Diurnum (Midday Prayer)
- 12:30pm - Dinner
- 3:30 PM Meditation/Reflection with Rev. Canon Dr. Phillips
- 5:00pm - Vespers (Evening Prayer)
- 5:45pm - Supper
- 7:30pm - Compline (Night Prayers)
- Greater Silence is from 7:50 PM until 8:30 AM
Thursday, 3/30/2023
- 6:30-8:15 am- Breakfast served in silence
- 7:00am – Matins
- 8:30am - The Great Silence Ends
- 9:00am - Holy Eucharist
- Rooms must be totally clear by 10am
- 10:30 AM Meditation/Reflection with Rev. Canon Dr. Phillips
- 12:00pm - Diurnum (Midday Prayer)
- 12:30pm - Dinner
- You are welcome to remain on the property until after lunch
