Retreat: So, Who am I now? Transition from Ministry to Retirement
14 -16 October 2026
A two-night Retreat for those who have recently retired from full time ministry. We will explore the transition from work-based ministry to retirement ministry, whatever that might mean for you.
We will not be offering solutions or pat answers to the varied responses we have to this challenging time of life. We hope to offer a safe space for reflection on our own experience, exploring our deeper feelings about the transition. We will be reflecting on our own and sharing our stories with others, in large and small group contexts, in order to learn from and encourage each other. There will also be opportunity for one-to-one conversations with the co-leaders who are experienced spiritual accompaniers.
We will worship mostly as a small group, joining with the gathered community of the College on occasion.
The retreat will be co-led by Rev. Philip Mader-Grayson, recently retired Baptist minister, and Canon Andrew Meynell, a longer-retired Anglican priest.
Feedback from previous participants include:
"It was a very inspiring few days."
"The retreat was terrific, much more than I could have ever hoped for."
"It was a very good and well run event, giving time to reflect and a great deal of support on the questions we all face."
11am on Wednesday 14 to after lunch on Friday 16 October 2026
Cost: £195, to include the programme, accommodation and meals.
Free Webinar
Financial Planning During Ministry for Retirement & Beyond
For clergy whatever your age. Start planning your future early!
When: 9.30am Thursday 22 October 2026
Where: Teams – link will be sent nearer the date
The aim of this seminar is to help clergy (and their partners) demystify financial matters, and to help you plan for your financial future no matter how far you may be from retirement.
We will be welcoming subject experts from The Church of England Pensions Board, clergy pension and housing teams; plus independent financial advisers from Ecclesiastical Financial Advisory Services.
The speakers will address personal financial planning issues and questions that in their experience face most clergy.
Key themes for the day:
· General financial planning hints and tips for retirement
· The importance of planning ahead
· Housing options including buying property (or remortgaging) during your ministry and how the church can help with retirement housing
· What to expect from the clergy pension scheme and considering the options for saving more
· Making the most of other pensions you might have
· Saving and investing hints and tips including tax efficiency, investment risks and ethical investment options
During the sessions, you will have the opportunity to ask the experts your financial questions.
Follow Up - After the session, should you wish, you will be able to arrange for the speakers to contact you at a convenient time for a one-to-one discussion about your circumstances. You will able to ask for this during the webinar.
Programme
9:30am Introduction by Revd Canon Chrys Tremththanmor
09:35 Clergy Pensions
10:30 Break
10:45 Clergy Retirement Housing
11:30 Break
11:45 Financial Planning - Ecclesiastical Financial Advisory Services
13.00 End of Session
To book your place, please contact chrys.tremththanmor@peterborough-diocese.org.uk
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Preparing for Retirement
please see above
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Clergy and Spouse Pre-Retirement Day
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dates to be decided
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Funding available
CMD grants can be used towards the cost of either the residential or the day conference. Please speak to your local CMD Adviser or contact the CMD Administrator.