Retired Clergy Conference
The Retired Clergy and Spouses Conference, held October 6 to 8 at Camp Allen, brought together more than 55 participants for three days of fellowship, learning, and renewal under the theme “Leading a Full-Hearted Life.”
The gathering opened with welcoming remarks from Bishop Jeff Fisher and featured inspiring keynote presentations by The Rt. Rev. Jake Owensby, Bishop of Western Louisiana and author of A Full-Hearted Life; Dr. Maggie Abbott, Director of Outreach at the Houston Area Parkinson Society; and Brother Michael Gallagher, OSB, of Holy Cross Monastery.
Attendees also took part in sessions on serving as interim clergy with Canon Kellaura Johnson, learned about clergy benefits from CPG representatives, and enjoyed creative moments like the Full-Hearted Creation Paint and Sip night.
Prayer, music, nature walks and social gatherings, were offered at the conference. A joyful and restorative space for retired clergy and their spouses to reconnect, renew their spirits, and celebrate the enduring gift of ministry in community.
