Monday, June 29, 2026
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CT with the option of an overnight stay 
Atchison, KS 

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2026 RETREAT. 

2026 Itinerary (please note, details are still being finalized and are subject to change) 

9:00am – Arrival, check-in, continental breakfast available

9:30am – Welcome and opening discussion

10:00am – A Benedictine Sister will lead a session on centering prayer and contemplative prayer as a practice for our lives.

11:00am – Tour of monastery grounds

11:45am – Lunch in monastic dining room with Sisters

12:45pm – Midday praise with Sisters in the St. Lucy Chapel

1:15pm – Session TBD

2:15pm – Unscheduled time for private prayer, being outside, using the chapel, labyrinth or other spaces, connecting with retreat participants, etc.

3:15pm – A Benedictine Sister will lead a session on living in community with people we don’t always agree with. The Sisters have dedicated their lives to living in community and may have insight into how we can live with and love our neighbors, even when it’s hard and we disagree.

4:15pm – Blessing and closing remarks

4:30pm – Retreat ends

ALL Central Seminary alumni, from all programs, and all years are welcome to participate. Ideally, alumni should be currently engaged in professional ministry (however you define that). Space is limited so register early.

2026 retreat tickets are $25 per person. Your registration fee includes retreat programming and lunch. 

This program is supported by Central’s Thriving in Ministry grant from the Lilly Endowment.

Pre-registration and payment is required.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2026 RETREAT. 

Please contact Craig Doty, Senior Director of Brand Advancement and Alumni Engagement, at cdoty@cbts.edu with questions.