Participation in this annual retreat is strongly recommended for all candidates for rostered ministry and for folks who are exploring the possibility of candidacy. The retreat provides keynote presentations on topics relevant to the journey of discernment, preparation and formation for rostered ministry, conversations with other people who are at various places in that journey, relaxed and informal time with members of the synod candidacy committee and synod staff, including the bishop, topical breakouts, worship, and a little time for hiking, snoozing, or writing those pesky Endorsement and Approval Essays.