How Good It Is to Center Down
An Invitation to Share: A Retreat for Black Men Seeking Rest, Clarity, and Renewal
by Brady Radford
As I recently wrapped up a retreat at Ignatius House, I found myself thinking about how many men, especially Black men in our congregations, communities, families, and leadership circles, may need sacred space more than they realize. So many men are carrying a great deal. Some are leading, preaching, pastoring, mentoring, parenting, and showing up with souls in need of quiet rest.
How Good It Is to Center Down is a weekend retreat created especially for Black men, focused on the wisdom and writings of Howard Thurman.
This retreat is for the man who could benefit from solitude, reflection, prayer, good rest, and a renewed sense of God’s presence.
I invite you to consider whether there is a member, friend, colleague, or loved one in your congregation or community who might benefit from this kind of weekend. No previous retreat experience is necessary.
“How Good It Is to Center Down”
A 2-Night Weekend Retreat for Black Men
September 4–6, 2026
Presbytery Middle School Retreat
Presbytery Middle School Retreat
November 6-8
Calvin Center
Hey Youth Ministry Friends!
IT’S HERE! Registration is officially OPEN for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Middle School Retreat!
We’re so excited to welcome our middle schoolers to Calvin Center, November 6–8, 2026, for what we hope will be an incredible weekend of faith, fun, and friendship!
Our theme this year is YOUseful Faith.
Our faith isn’t just a bunch of old stories we hear at church. It’s alive, active, and useful in all that we do! This weekend, we’ll explore how our faith is useful in our own lives, useful to others, and useful in changing the world around us.
And we have some GREAT people joining us!
Keynote & Worship Leader:
Michael Sarvis, Associate Pastor at Graham Presbyterian Church in Graham, NC
Music:
Josh Pender & Friends from Decatur Presbyterian Church
We’ve got a great weekend planned with worship, small groups, games, community-building, and plenty of time for middle schoolers to just be middle schoolers!
Registration
Middle Schoolers: $150
Youth Leaders/Chaperones: $125
Small Group Leaders: $100
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM
We are SO excited for this weekend and can’t wait to see middle schoolers from across the state at Calvin Center!
Let’s get those youth signed up!
See you at Calvin!
UKirk Leadership Retreat
UKirk Leadership Retreat
August 12-14, 2026
Columbia Theological Seminary
What does it mean to be a servant leader on campus, in the church and in the world?
This is the question that UKirk students and campus ministers will be invited to explore during our UKirk Leadership Retreat August 12-14, 2026, on the Columbia Theological Seminary campus in Decatur, Georgia.
Through worship, workshops, keynote addresses and conversations, both individual students and campus ministry leadership teams will be invited to gather with others from around the Southeast to explore the various ways they are called to serve others on campus and in their careers.
NCDC Retreat
NCDC Retreat
For Such a Time as This: Silence and Centering Prayer Practices for the Journey
Location: Tybee Island
Dates: Tuesday, June 2 – Friday, June 5, 2026
(4:00 pm check-in | 10:00 am check-out)
Theme:
For Such a Time as This: Contemplative Spiritual Practices for this Moment
Retreat Leader:
The Reverend Sharon Junn
Associate Director of Spirituality Programs
Center for Lifelong Learning, Columbia Theological Seminary
Who May Register:
NWC leaders under NCDC’s care, plus a spouse or partner with whom you would share a room. Due to limited space, we are able to accommodate only one leader (and spouse/partner) per NWC.
In addition, Sharon will offer optional individual spiritual direction sessions during the retreat.
Cost: $30 per person + lunches on your own
Registration: Registration is required. Space is limited to 22.
This retreat is made possible in part by a generous grant from the Trust for the Meditative Process, a charitable foundation encouraging meditation, mindfulness, and contemplative prayer.