The Center for Courage & Renewal’s “Soul of Aging” Formation Leadership Training
May 11-14, 2026 at Camp Allen
Are you a formation leader in your church looking for a high quality model of discipleship for aging and senior adults?
The Offices of Formation in the Diocese of Texas and the Diocese of West Texas are hosting a leadership training in partnership with the Center for Courage & Renewal.
The training will focus on getting certified to lead the Soul of Aging model using Circles of Trust principles as developed by Parker J. Palmer, and it will specifically prepare leaders to engage in discipleship with senior adults in their congregations and communities.
*Training provided by creators of Soul of Aging
Tentative Schedule
Our meeting room for this retreat is G2B.
May 11
3pm – Check In at Camp Allen
5pm – Social Hour
6pm – Dinner
8pm – Compline
May 12
7:30am – Silent Meditation
8am – Breakfast
9:30am – Session One: Calling in the Ancestors: Themes of Aging
12pm – Lunch
1pm – Afternoon Quiet Time
3pm – Session Two: Welcome to the Community Groups
6pm – Dinner
7pm – Session Three: The Soul Story Process: Exploring Your Unlived Life
May 13
7:30am – Silent Meditation
8am – Breakfast
9am – Session Three: Practice Session One
12pm – Lunch
1pm – A Silent Break
3pm – Session Four: Practice Session Two
6pm – Dinner
7pm – Session Five: Wondering Time
May 14
7:30am – Silent Meditation
8am – Breakfast
9am – Session Six: Practice Session Three
12pm – Lunch
1pm – Session Seven: Turning Toward Home
3pm – Depart
Meet the Trainers!
Caryl Casbon, Co-Creator of Soul of Aging
Facilitator, Educator, Author
Trinity Episcopal, Santa Barbara
Georgia Noble, Ed.D., MFT, Co-Creator of Soul of Aging
Marriage and Family Therapist
Spiritual Director in the Episcopal Church over ten years
Mona West, Ph.D., Trainer and Leader in Soul of Aging
30 years experience as an educator and current Sr. Instructor at Seminary of the Southwest
St. David’s Episcopal, Austin
Map and Directions
Address: 18800 FM 362
Navasota, TX 77868
Phone: 936-825-7175
Map apps don’t always take you to the front entrance. Please also use the directions and map below when navigating to Camp Allen.
What to Bring
- Bible
- Toiletries
- All linens and towels provided
- Flashlight
- There are trails, so feel free to bring shoes for walking/hiking if desired
- There is also a workout facility
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