September 9-11, 2026

Begins with lunch at noon on Wednesday, September 11

CRIM (Covenanters Retired in Ministry) was founded and organized by a group of retired pastors who recognized that there were significant needs and desires of retired ministers and missionaries within the Northwest Conference.  

While the fellowship and inspiration drawn from the Ministerial Association Retreat for active pastors were helpful and enjoyable, the particular and unique issues surrounding retirement from active ministry were not being adequately addressed.  The CRIM Retreat is an opportunity for fellowship and inspiration for all those that have retired from vocational ministry.

All retired clergy are encouraged to attend.

This year's retreat speaker is Rev. Jim Sequeira.  Jim will lead us in discovering how story-telling and story-listening are sacred practices that help us recognize God's presence, remember who we are, honor one another, strengthen community and carry forward a legacy of faith, wisdom, identity and love.

Wednesday, September 9

11:00 am          Registration

Noon                   Lunch

1:15 pm             Afternoon Activities

5:00 pm             Dinner

6:30 pm             Session 1

Thursday, September 10

7:30 am             Contemplative Prayer

8:00 am             Breakfast

8:50 am             Session 2

Noon                   Lunch

1:00 pm             Afternoon Activities

5:00 pm             Dinner

6:15 pm             Testimony and Hymn Sing 

Friday, September 11

8:00 am             Breakfast

8:50 am             Session 3

Noon                   Lunch and Departure