Ministry Personnel Retreat
Chinook Winds Region
A three (to four) day retreat for United Church ministry personnel of deep rest, renewal, community, prayer, and self-care
Group Retreat: February 2 - 4, 2026
Optional Personal Retreat: February 4-5, 2026
Sanctum Retreat Centre, Caroline AB
In-Person Only
Retreat Overview
Beginning 3pm, Monday, February 2
Closing with lunch at 12pm, Wednesday, February 4
Private accommodation, all meals and snacks provided
Stay another day/night (optional) for personal retreat!
Registration Information
For main retreat: $250 per person private accommodation, $200 shared accommodation
For optional additional day/night: $50 per person
Registration opens October 1, 2025
Compassion as a posture: for approaching/reading self, scripture, community of faith, the world
Retreat Leadership
Rev. britt aerhart - Retreat Facilitator
Britt has been in ministry for nearly 25 years, and been with Salisbury United Church in Sherwood Park, AB for twelve years.
Britt has a degree in theology from Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, and is enrolled as a Doctor of Ministry Student with the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas. Britt is the mother of two young adults. She loves to dabble in many things: reading, writing, knitting, iconography, history, home renovations. A phrase which resonates for her at this time is "love is stronger than fear."
christy guenter -music leadership
Christy has been working as a pianist, organist, accompanist and private teacher in the Calgary area for over 20 years. She currently teaches in her home studio located in the NE of Calgary. Arts opportunities in this city are diverse and she has gained much experience through all it has to offer. She is also part of the worship music team at Hillhurst United Church in Calgary, AB.
