In-Town, October 17-18
PARISH RETREAT DETAILS
Parish Retreat will be Friday evening, October 2 through Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Please find the schedule and information you need for the Parish Retreat below.
Friday Night Parish Family Fun
6:00pm: Join us at the Martin Pavilion(opens in new tab) (10 Chicon St, Austin, TX)
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach
Parking lots are available as reflected on the map here. You will also find street parking around the area.
6:30pm: Dinner and Fun! We'll enjoy burgers, grilled cheese, and a sweet treat, followed by intergenerational field games, playground, and time of fellowship. Please bring picnic blankets and chairs!
Saturday Morning
Church parking options are shown on this map. Families with small children are encouraged to park in the large lot; there is limited accessibility parking in the small lot; and general parking is available along the streets and at Terrazas Library.
Registered Childcare (Parish Hall Check-in)
Preschool (0-5 years): 8:45am–12:00pm
Kid's Quest: 8:50am–12:00pm (K-2 Parish Hall, 3-5 Portable A)
8:30am: Registration opens; breakfast tacos & coffee served
9:00am: Morning Prayer & Worship
9:30am: (session 1) The Eucharistic Life - A life yielded to God is a glorious life, even if it doesn’t look the way we expect. How can we trust this and what does the meal at the center of our worship teach us about it?
10:30am: (session 2) The Table that Makes a Family - We are not saved as individuals but as a people. How should this shape the way we practice our faith and how do we make sense of why community is still so hard?
11:15am: Eucharist & Prayer Ministry
11:45am: Closing Prayer & Announcements
Saturday Afternoon
12:00pm: Lunch will be provided, spread out and eat with parishioners around the campus
1:30pm: Breakout Session One (no childcare)
2:45pm: IceCream Floats in the Courtyard
3:15pm: Breakout Session Two (no childcare)
Open Afternoon Options (no registration needed):
The Theology of the Table in Everyday Life
(Session I only)
We aren’t all priests serving the eucharist, but we are all called to the eucharistic ministry of hospitality. What does it look like to embrace this calling in our homes and neighborhoods?
Story Time with author Meredith Davis
(Session I + II)
A quiet cool place for families to relax and listen to stories hosted by our own author, Meredith Davis.
Waller Creek Walkabout
(Session I only)
Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5-mile park system weaving through the heart of downtown Austin — connecting Lady Bird Lake to the Texas Capitol along Waller Creek. Join Wes for a walking tour of this newly open gem in our neighborhood.
Board games & Football watching
(Session I + II)
The GreenHouse will be open for Football game watching and we will have a variety of board games available for some competitive fun.
Arts + Crafts for Adults and Families
(Session I + II)
Bring your family and creativity to make some memories while making some artwork.
Hangout at the GreenHouse Backyard
(Session I + II)
Looking for some adult fellowship and hangout time? Join us in the GreenHouse backyard for some cold drinks and space for visiting.
Family Hangout in the backyard
(Session I + II)
An opportunity to visit and socialize while the kids play in the backyard. Sparkling water and kid friendly drinks will be plentiful.
Ultimate Frisbee in Comal Park
(Session I + II)
Does your competitive spirit need an outlet? Join us for a game of ultimate frisbee.
Puppeteer
(Session I + II)
Our retreat children’s presenter, Chris Cole, will put on a puppet show. He will share about his lifelong interest in storytelling through the art of puppetry and how it helps children's emotions "come alive" as they experience the story together. Chris will help us learn how we can incorporate puppets into times of feasting.
Saturday Evening
No Childcare
5:00pm: Buffet dinner with good and tasty food from The League
6:30pm: Sanctuary doors open, find your seat!
7:00pm: Concert: Jon Guerra