District Staff Retreat 2024
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District Staff Retreat is a time of renewal, rest, and refreshing where CPD licensed workers and spouses gather in Whistler, BC. Our time includes sessions together to worship, learn, laugh, share, and gather as a district family. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Leader’s Journey: A Growing Awareness of God, Self, and Others
John Calvin once wrote, “Nearly the whole of sacred doctrine consist in these two parts: knowledge of God and of ourselves.” Most Christian leaders prioritize the first kind of knowledge but largely ignore the second. Every leader must navigate disappointments and insecurities; they face expectations, criticism, and conflict. A lack of awareness about what’s happening to us, in us, or around us poses a serious threat to healthy relationships and ministry fruitfulness. A growing awareness of God, self, and others is critical to a leader’s journey.
Awareness doesn’t happen in a moment—it’s developed over a lifetime. Awareness is the work of the Holy Spirit—in us—but it’s our work too, and the work of the community to whom we’ve been called. Come and join us in Whistler as we worship, pray, and encounter Jesus.
Date
November 4–7, 2024
Address
Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler
4090 Whistler Way, Whistler, BC
Travel
Please note that if you are driving on the Sea to Sky Highway from West Vancouver to Whistler you are required to have winter tires. This means that your tires must display either a ‘snowflake in mountain’ symbol or at a minimum have the ‘M + S’ symbol and a tread depth of 3.5mm.
For more information, please see the BC Passenger Vehicle Tire & Chain Requirements.
* Schedule subject to change
Monday, November 4
4:00pm Check in
7:00pm Evening Session
Tuesday, November 5
9:00am Brunch
10:45am Morning Session
12:00pm Enjoy Whistler
7:00pm Evening Session
Wednesday, November 6
9:00am Brunch
10:45am Morning Session
12:00pm Enjoy Whistler
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Session
Thursday, November 7
Breakfast on your own
11:00am Checkout & Departure
Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler
District Staff Retreat is held at the Westin Resort & Spa in Whistler, BC, and room booking is the responsibility of each attendee.
Bookings can be made by visiting the Westin hotel website.
Alternatively, you can book by calling the hotel directly at 1-866-412-2864 or emailing reservations@westinwhistler.com and identifying yourself as part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance 2024 retreat group.
Discounted room rates for the Westin start at $189/night plus tax and are available for 3 days before and after District Staff Retreat.
Book your room early! Please note that discounted rooms are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and that we cannot guarantee discounted room rates beyond the allotted block of rooms.
The Westin discount deadline is October 4th.
There is a 7-day cancellation policy for all rooms.
Check-in: 4:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Parking
The Westin Resort and Spa offers underground parking for guests. Cars can be self-parked for $34 plus tax per day. There is also parking at the Whistler Conference Centre, located 260 metres north of the Westin Resort & Spa, for $25 per 24 hours. Please note that there are a limited number of stalls available at the Conference Centre and they are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 72-hour free parking in day lots 4 and 5 in Whistler Village are not available after November 1 as these are used for snow removal.
Registration Fees
We’re so glad you’re joining us!
Important registration information:
- Fees include all sessions, two brunches, and one buffet dinner.
- Hotel accommodations, travel, and other meals are not included.
- Remember to book your hotel room at the Westin Whistler separately by October 4 to get a discounted rate.
- Please read the District Staff Retreat Registration and Financial Policy.
Official Worker $379
Spouse of an Official Worker $379
Emeritus Worker $379
Spouse of an Emeritus Worker $379
Registration deadline is October 28, 2024.
For any registration or hotel booking questions, please contact Sarah at sarahp@pacificdistrict.ca.