Saturday, Jan. 31 - Sunday, Feb. 1 | Bon Secours Retreat Center, Marriottsville, MD -
The Men's Retreat will take place Saturday morning, January 31, through midday Sunday, February 1, at Bon Secours Retreat Center in Marriottsville, MD. Bon Secours is located about 35 miles from St. Johns and carpooling is possible. Scroll down for program details.
1/8/2026 UPDATE: Overnight accommodations are now SOLD OUT, but registration is still open for Saturday-only attendance. There are two options:
- (1) arrive at 10:00 am and stay through lunch and the afternoon program for $70; OR
- (2) arrive at 10:00 am and stay through dinner (and social hour and movie) for $90.
1/14/2026 UPDATE: The registration deadline has been moved up to noon on Tuesday, January 27. To sign up, either email or use the form below to contact Men's Ministry leaders Bill Kenety and Kevin Kehus. Please indicate:
- Which Saturday-only attendance option you prefer;
- If you will need to carpool to the event;
- Your email and phone contact information.
Program
Saturday morning we will familiarize ourselves with the Braver Angels model for respectful debate. After watching a recorded debate on a culturally relevant and controversial issue, we will discuss our reactions to the debate and consider whether this would be a useful model for St. John's to engage productively with men's groups from other congregations. We expect this discussion will continue after lunch.
In the afternoon, following a short break, we will practice interviewing each other using the method developed by StoryCorps; recording of conversations is optional. In the process, we look forward to hearing more about each other than is normally exchanged over coffee in the West Lobby.
After Saturday evening dinner, we intend to watch a movie, with time for discussion of the film's themes.
Sunday morning we will have a brief Eucharist celebration, followed by a discussion of future directions for the Men's Ministry, including our plans for the year ahead. There will be time for fellowship and informal conversation.
Connect with us!
Use this form to contact parishioners Bill Kenety and Kevin Kehus.