St. Bart's Pilgrims and Pathfinders Retreat
Friday, May 30 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday, May 31 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Open to All
This May, you're invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Pilgrims and Pathfinders Retreat. This retreat is offers a chance to enjoy a weekend on campus connecting with St. Bart's community and growing together in faith. Our keynote guest this year is The Reverend Canon Scott Gunn, Executive Director of Forward Movement and Co-Author of Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices.
The retreat is open to all, and we especially hope that our remote/online members and Pathfinders Class participants will participate. Together, we'll break bread, gather for discussion panels, and worship. Other retreat opportunities include:
- A guided tour of the church, which was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2016.
- Demonstration of the largest pipe organ in New York City
- A festive meet and greet with cheese, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.
- A tour of Crossroads Community Services.
Questions? Email Teagan Sage at
Registration & Cost
Advance registration is required for the Pilgrims and Pathfinders Retreat. All are welcome to register. The cost is $50 for both days, and scholarships are available at registration. The deadline to register is May 23.
Keynote Speaker
The Reverend Canon Scott Gunn is executive director of Forward Movement, a ministry of the Episcopal Church that inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. Known widely for Forward Day by Day, they also publish books, host conferences, create curricula, and offer digital resources. Fr. Gunn travels across the church regularly as a preacher, teacher, and retreat leader. His most recent book, The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus, was just published in August. Before serving at Forward Movement, Fr. Gunn was a parish priest in the Diocese of Rhode Island. He is married to the Rev'd Sherilyn Pearce, and they live in downtown Cincinnati with their yellow lab, George. Fr. Gunn blogs at www.sevenwholedays.org
FAQs
I'm not available for the entirety of the retreat. Can I still participate?
While we hope you'll join us for the entirety of the retreat, we understand that you may not be available for every event. You're welcome to attend as you are able. If you're only available to attend for one day of the two-day retreat, you can purchase a one-day ticket.
Is lodging provided?
Though St. Bart's will not be providing lodging for this retreat, there are a number of hotels in the area, including: Pod 51 Hotel (230 E 51st Street, New York, NY 10022), The Benjamin Hotel (125 E 50th Street, New York, NY 10022), The Lexington Hotel (511 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017), Crowne Plaza Times Square (1605 Broadway, New York, New York 10019), Yotel New York Times Square (570 Tenth Avenue at W 42nd Street New York, NY, 10036), Sheraton Times Square Hotel (811 7th Avenue 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019), and the West Side YMCA 5 West 63rd Street New York, NY 10023.
Apps including Airbnb and Hopper are also helpful resources for booking a stay in the city.
Is financial assistance available?
If the cost of the retreat ticket is prohibitive for you, please email to request financial assistance. Or simply indicate you would like to take advantage of a scholarship at registration. All are welcome, and we don't want you to miss out on the retreat for financial reasons.
Who is invited to attend?
The short answer is everyone!
The long answer is that we wanted to give virtual worshippers the opportunity to experience St. Bart's in-person and to meet some of the folks they see each week on our livestream and in online classes. Additionally, the retreat provides us with the opportunity to celebrate those who will soon be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed at St. Bart's. (This includes both in-person and virtual participants in our Pathfinders Course.) Finally, we hope that in-person worshippers both new and old will attend and extend a warm welcome to the Pathfinders and Pilgrims. So no matter who you are, feel free to register and invite a friend to do the same! We're looking forward to seeing you.
Is registration required?
Yes, registration is required for this event.