The C4SO Clergy Retreat 2026

Join us for the C4SO Clergy Retreat at beautiful Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs. Our retreat facilitator is Bishop Jeff Bailey, leading us in a nourishing time of soul care, prayer and reflection. We will also have a farewell party for Bishop Todd with live music, food and a chance to express your thanks for his ministry.

Speaker

Before becoming C4SO’s Diocesan Bishop in 2025, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Jeff Bailey was the Canon for Leadership Development in the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, where he worked closely with the Bishops to oversee clergy formation, theological education and various strategic initiatives ranging from church planting to cultural engagement. He also served as a priest at Church of the Advent in Washington, DC.

Prior to this, Jeff spent 10 years in parish ministry, as both a pastor and church planter. He and his family then lived in England for eight years, where he taught public theology at the University of Cambridge, and later became the Managing Director of the Centre for Social Justice, a policy think tank in London focused on poverty and economic opportunity.

Jeff lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Alicia, a psychotherapist in private practice, and they have three children in college.

More speakers to be announced soon!

Dates

April 29-May 1, 2026
The Retreat begins on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m., and concludes at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 1.

All times are Mountain Time.

Why a Retreat?

C4SO’s annual clergy gatherings alternate between a retreat format—focused on personal growth—and a conference format—focused on professional growth. Last year’s gathering in Kansas City was a conference format, making our 2026 gathering a retreat. This retreat is exclusively for clergy and their spouses, or those who have at least completed the local phase of the ordination process, so we can provide a focused time of restorative soul care.

During retreats, we will not hold an ordination service, so you do not need to pack vestments.

Glen Eyrie Tea

Glen Eyrie Castle and Conference Center

Colorado Springs, CO

The C4SO team chose an all-inclusive retreat center we could return to year after year, allowing us to stay together on site for more fellowship time.

Glen Eyrie is:

  • All-inclusive (includes lodging and meals—see package details below)
  • Close to major airports
  • Spacious enough to house at least 115 people
  • Equipped with individual rooms and private bathrooms

PACKAGE DEAL:

The $599 price point for this all-inclusive retreat includes all meals and lodging for both nights of the retreat. We believe you will spend no more—and possibly less—than you have in the past because you do not have to book separate lodging. We look forward to being together in Colorado Springs!

If you would like to extend your stay at Glen Eyrie, make an individual reservation by calling the front desk at 719-265-7050.

Questions? Email Eric Vinson.

Travel

Colorado Springs Airport (COS / KCOS)
7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Approximately 17 miles from Glen Eyrie

Denver International Airport (DIA)
8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249
Approximately 83 miles from Glen Eyrie

Childcare

Due to the nature of a retreat setting, we are unable to provide childcare.