The Stories We Tell 

and the power they have to shape our ministry

Soul Works is a four-day clergy retreat focused on strengthening our souls for the work we are called to do. This year, we will look at the ways our stories shape us and our ministry.  From the stories our families tell us to the stories we tell about ourselves and our congregations, stories are always at work in the background of what we do as pastors.  We are meaning makers; we tell stories to make sense of current events, understand how we got here, and chart a course for where we are going next.

During our time together we will revisit our call stories, consider our current stories, and question which stories bring wholeness and which stories are undermining.  What stories do our congregations talk about themselves?  What stories do we talk about them? Do we want to be living the stories we are telling or write some new ones? In our time together we will work to claim the stories we need and begin new chapters where necessary. There will also be plenty of time to walk the shore, watch the sun set over the ocean, eat great food, kayak, and build relationships with some wonderful colleagues.

For more information, please contact Rev. Todd Wier at Todd.weir1@gmail.com

Program Leaders

Rev. Todd Weir

Rev. Sarah Buteux

Program Fee

$100 per person

Room & Board

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference.

Standard Shared: $735| Standard Single: $981

Motel Shared: $893  | Motel Single: $1,348 

Boat Schedule

Departure from Portsmouth August 4th 2:20 PM  

Departure from Star Island August 8th 2:15 PM

Questions?

Email the registrar, Rev. Debbie Duval, at revdebd@gmail.com.