Environment

The Volunteers Exploring Vocation program of the Fund for Theological Education will host four regional retreat events for former volunteers in the fall of 2011. The retreats will begin on Friday evening and conclude on Sunday afternoon. Former volunteer retreats provide an opportunity to:

• reconnect with other former volunteers, from your program and other related programs

• discuss how your volunteer experience shaped your life

• learn ways to stay connected to the practices and values discovered by serving

• reflect on your faith commitments

• step away from your current commitments to reflect, socialize, worship and relax


Because of the support of the VEV program, your participation in this event is price at a low cost--$50 for all accommodations, meals and program. Scholarships are available.


Here's the dates:

Midwest, September 30-October 2, 2011
Cencle Retreat and Conference Center, 513 Fullerton Parkway, Chicago, IL. www.cenaclesisters.org. Deadline for registration, September 16.

East Coast, October 7-9, 2011
Bellarmine Retreat Center, “Blue Ridge Summit,” 13308 Buena Vista Road, Waynesboro, PA. www.bellarmineretreat.org. Deadline for registration, September 23.

Southeast, October 14-16, 2011
Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center, 4511 Jones Bridge Circle NW, Norcross GA. www.simpsonwood.org. Deadline for registration, September 30.

West Coast, October 21-23, 2011
San Francisco Theological Seminary, 105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA. www.sfts.edu. Deadline for registration, October 7.


Registration begins July 1, 2011 TO REGISTER go to www.fteleaders.org and click on the Events tab.

Spaces for each event are limited. Register online to guarantee your reservation. Cancellations 30 days in advance of event are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations after that time will be ineligible for a refund. Payment will be considered a credit toward a future event or may be designated as a contribution.


For more questions regarding accommodations, program or if needing some financial assistance, contact Martha Wright, mwright@fteleaders.org or 304.233.2615.