VITAL Retreat
VITAL Retreat
The Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership
Dates:Friday, January 10, 2025 - Sunday, January 12, 2025
Location:Cerveny Conference Center
Time:5:00 pm
Cost:$35 tp $285
Join us for the Episcopal Diocese of Florida’s VITAL Retreat (Vestry Inspiration, Training, and Leadership Retreat), taking place January 10-12, 2025, at Camp Weed & Cerveny Conference Center. This retreat offers workshops on leadership, communication, church canons and bylaws, financial management, and essential church resources, with plenty of inspiration and opportunities for worship. Participants will engage in large group workshops, focused breakout sessions, and dedicated time for church-specific discussions for Vestry groups attending together. Whether attending the full weekend or participating as a Friday/Saturday or Saturday-only guest, this retreat is an opportunity for Vestry members to deepen their faith, enhance their leadership skills, and connect with others from across the Diocese.
The Rt. Rev. Scott Benhase will be a featured speaker for this program.
We encourage full Vestries and clergy to participate together; however, individual Vestry members and smaller cohorts are encouraged to attend as well.
Agenda
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Friday
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4 – 6 pm
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Arrive and check-in
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5 – 6 pm
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Reception
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6 pm
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Dinner
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7 pm
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Welcome / Introductory Session: Bishop Benhase
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8 pm
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Compline followed by Social Time
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Saturday
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8 am
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Breakfast
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8:30 – 9 am
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Check-in for Saturday-Only Participants
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9 am
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Morning Prayer
Session:
Financial planning / stewardship (~1 hour) The Very Rev. Kate Moorehouse-Carroll, Dean, St John’s Cathedral
Break (~15 minutes)
Session:
Canons, Bylaws, & Diocesan Resources: Bishop Benhase and Keith Daw, Chief Operating Officer, Diocese of Florida
Noonday service
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Noon
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Lunch
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1 pm - 3pm
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Sessions:
Communicating well and conflict management: The Rev. Becky Rowell
Trust Development and balancing Tasks and Responsibilities: Bishop Benhase
Review: Topics of interest not yet addressed by speakers invited from the Floor
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3 pm
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Break
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3:15 - 4 pm
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Speakers address the topics suggested from the floor and discussion.
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4 pm
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Those not spending Saturday night may depart.
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6 pm
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Dinner
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After Dinner
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Evening Prayer followed by Free Time / Time for Individual Vestries to meet
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Sunday
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8 am
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Breakfast
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9 am
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Eucharist – Bishop Benhase, Celebrant
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10 am
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Free Time / Time for Individual Vestries to meet
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11 am
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Check out of hotel rooms
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This is a joint program coordinated by the Bishop's Institute for Ministry and Leadership and Camp Weed's 100 More Committee.
We are offering tiered pricing for this retreat.
Our Goals with Tiered Pricing:
- To provide high quality, safe, fun, and inclusive activities for all God’s children in the midst of God's creation.
- To build a diverse Christ-centered community where every person is valued.
- To provide an opportunity for partnership with those who value the impact of Camp Weed's ministry.
- To preserve Camp Weed for generations to come.
We are grateful to our donors for investing in our programs and making it possible for us to offer a subsidized rate. This program is voluntary and in no way influences the experience you will receive, yet it offers the opportunity for you to take an active role in supporting the true cost of the retreat experience.
- Tier I Partially Subsidized. This is a SUBSIDIZED rate and does not reflect the true cost of operating the program. This reduced rate is made possible through the mission funding dollars we receive from individual donors and churches who value the impact that Camp Weed has individuals. This rate makes the experience available to more of God's children, regardless of their ability to pay.
- Tier II Direct Cost. This represents the DIRECT cost of the program. Direct costs include program costs, food, staff, and administration costs.
- Tier III True Cost. This rate more closely accounts for the TRUE costs of running the program. True costs include all direct costs plus deferred maintenance, insurance, utilities, etc. Choosing Tier III gives you an opportunity to help us do more with the donor funding we receive. You help us stretch our limited funds further so more individuals can experience the power of retreat at Camp Weed. You help Camp Weed make needed upgrades and continue to grow in the future.
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Options
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Tier 1
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Tier 2
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Tier 3
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Subsidized
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Direct Cost
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True Cost
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Full Weekend (includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging - depart before lunch on Sunday)
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$200
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$240
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$285
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Friday / Saturday (includes 3 meals and 1 night lodging - depart 4 pm Saturday)
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$120
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$140
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$160
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Saturday only
(includes one meal, 8:30 am – 4 pm Saturday)
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$35
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$45
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$55
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