Clergy Conference 2025
Christian Witness in a Crisis-Shaped World
How do we bear faithful witness when the world feels like it’s on fire? How do we lead with hope in times of uncertainty? Join Jesse Zink and us to discuss these questions and come up with a core to keep us steady amidst a chaotic world
Join us at Green Lake Conference Center from May 13–15, 2025, where we’ll gather as clergy to explore what it means to be Christ’s hands and feet in a world shaped by crisis. Expect deep conversations, shared wisdom, and sacred rest amidst 900 acres of serene beauty.
🌿 Step away from the noise.
🕊 Be renewed in prayer and fellowship.
🔥 Return ready to lead with courage and hope.
Register now or see FAQs below!
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We are happy to announce that we will be featuring Jesse Zink at this conference! Since 2017, Jesse Zink has been Principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College, or, as it is widely known, “Dio.” Dio is an ecumenical theological college serving the Anglican and United Churches of Canada and is affiliated with McGill University. Jesse was born in Vancouver and raised and ordained in the Diocese of Western Massachusetts. He has also served in ministry in South Africa and England before his arrival in Montreal.
In this clergy conference, he will be drawing on his latest book, published in fall 2024, and titled Faithful, Creative, Hopeful: Fifteen Theses for Christians in a Crisis-Shaped World. He is the author of four other books about Christian theology, Christian mission, and Christianity in the non-western world, including Backpacking through the Anglican Communion (2014) and Christianity and Catastrophe in South Sudan: Civil War, Migration, and the Rise of Dinka Anglicanism (2018).
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We plan to publish an official schedule soon, but we can promise you 3 learning sessions with our wonderful guest speaker, Jesse Zink, some social time, and some time to explore the grounds or spend in prayer and reflection!
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Green Lake Conference Center, nestled along the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest natural lake, is a 900-acre retreat space known for its stunning scenery, peaceful atmosphere, and rich history of faith-based gatherings. With walking trails, lakefront views, and plenty of quiet spots for reflection, it’s an ideal setting for rest, renewal, and meaningful conversations. The center offers comfortable lodging, dining facilities, and a variety of meeting spaces, making it a welcoming home away from home. Whether you're enjoying an early morning walk by the water, settling into a discussion by the fireplace, or taking in the beauty of the surrounding woodlands, Green Lake provides a space to connect, reflect, and be inspired.
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More information on what to bring will be listed as we get closer, but please plan on bringing yourself and a BCP!
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Cost & Payment Information for Clergy Conference 2025 is dependant on your position! Please arrange to pay the appropriate registration fee based on your clergy status:
Employed Clergy: $300 (includes lodging & meals)
Deacons: Free of charge (includes lodging & meals)
Day Participants: $120 (includes meals; no lodging)
Retired Clergy: $175 (includes lodging & meals)
We want as many people to attend as possible. If cost is a concern, please reach out to inquire about financial assistance.
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We are working on an online payment portal for ease. In the meantime, please send a check for the appropriate amount to:
Episcopal Diocese of Wisconsin, Inc.
P.O. Box 137
Oshkosh, WI 54903
Notate in the memo it’s for Clergy Conference 2025 and the name of who is attending!