Retreat Leader

The retreat leader is the Rt. Rev. Kym Lucas is Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado. She was ordained and consecrated in 2019, the first female and African American bishop in the Diocese of Colorado.  She previously served as Rector of St. Margaret’s, Washington, D.C. and of St. Ambrose, Raleigh, NC.

Lucas grew up in North Carolina and received a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University and an M.Div. at Union Theological Seminary in New York. She and her husband, have four children.

Details of the retreat theme and focus will be available soon.

Attend

• ​Parochial priests are required to attend, unless excused by the bishop.
• Parochial deacons are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• Non-parochial clergy who are canonically resident are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• Clergy licensed to officiate are welcome and encouraged to attend.
• Clergy not canonically resident or licensed are to contact Bishop Matt to discuss attendance.

ActivitY

A schedule provided soon.
Activities include community worship, reflections, prayer & meditation, Bible study, making confession and / or seeking spiritual counsel, reading, ​​eating, sleeping.

Fee

The fee announced soon will cover the participants housing and meals. Other costs (facility charges, supplies, speaker) are funded through the diocesan Jane Lee Amaan Restricted Fund.

About the Retreat site

The Green Lake Conference Center is located on 900 scenic acres on the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest lake. The Center provides contemplative and inspirational quiet places and trails as a place to meet, connect, recharge and renew at a high level thanks to a unique combination of natural amenities, modern facilities and passionate staff. Founded in 1944, the vision is for a special place for all parts of the Christian family to to convene and grow.

The retreat will take place in Bauer Lodge, a full service, hotel-quality facility. Green Lake Conference Center is located just west of the city of Green Lake on State Road 23, W2511 State Rd. 23, Green Lake, WI  54941

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