Continuing Education Retreat, 20-22 May 2025
This year, our annual CEP – Continuing Education Program for Pastors and Lay leaders – incorporated times of ‘Retreat’, so became the CER – Continuing Education Retreat.
Recognising the demands placed on us all in these days, we purposefully slowed down the pace and allowed time and space to breathe—to be renewed by God’s grace and strengthened for the journey ahead. Those who attended enjoyed a time of grace-filled rest, deep reflection, and spiritual renewal, which also allowed plenty of opportunities to nurture connections and relationships.
Attendees were treated to times of:
- study on the book of Acts, led by Dr Pastor Dean Zweck
- meditation, Bible reading and prayer, using the ‘Sacred Space’ resource
- worship, including a Taize service one evening
- fellowship – over meals, wine & cheese, and between scheduled items
- sharing of resources and information
Our presenter, Dr. Dean Zweck, brought a wealth of experience from parish ministry, overseas mission, and seminary teaching. Dean led us in exploring aspects of the Book of the Acts of the Apostles (or, more correctly, the Acts of the Holy Spirit!), providing encouragement and insight into the Spirit’s work in the early Church and in us today. With a heart for receptive spirituality, Dean also guided us in dwelling richly in God’s Word, helping us to use the online Sacred Space resource for guided devotion and prayer time.
The venue was the Holy Cross Centre, Templestowe, who always provide great facilities and treat the group to wonderful hospitality.
