Creativity, Community & Conversation:
Parish Retreat 2026

Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27

at Seabeck Conference Center

Weekend overview

  • Comfortable rooms & all meals provided
  • Meaningful content sessions for adults — set your own pace of engagement
  • Full roster of engaging activities for kids & youth
  • A dynamic community artist will be joining us (see below)!
  • Full schedule of events to follow.

You won’t want to miss this time of community-building and discovery for all ages.

All are welcome.


Mariah Oronez, MAT, NBCT

Meet our Guest Artist

Participants will have the opportunity to create in varied visual media through the lens of storytelling, community, and connection facilitated by artist and arts educator Mariah Oronez, MAT, NBCT. View her website.

Multiple modes of art-making will be available, including self-guided stations, ongoing collaborations, and guided arts experiences rooted in presence, gratitude, and storytelling.


Registration and payment

  • Overnight cost is $350 per adult for all three nights.
    Includes lodging, meals, activities, and Friday/Saturday social hours.
  • Day-only cost is $100 per adult for all three days.
    Includes meals, activities, and Friday/Saturday social hours.
  • Scholarships and pay-what-you-can options are available.
  • Children & youth under 18: FREE! 

Click here to register and pay online.

You can also print out and send in or drop off a paper registration form.

They are also available in the narthex.

Click here if you’ve registered but still need to pay.

Click here if you’d like to make a tax-deductible gift to support children, youth, and those on limited incomes.