Parish Retreat

Tarry Awhile: A Pentecost Vigil / Retreat for St. James and St. Martin's
SATURDAY, MAY 18 @ 8:30 A.M.-3 P.M. AT ST. MARTIN'S

The people of St. James and St. Martin's are invited to a joint retreat hosted by St. Martin's (5700 W Midway Park). Inspired by the book Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith by Selina Stone, which was Archbishop of Canterbury's book selection for Lent 2024, this retreat will explore the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives individually and as communities of faith. Dr. Stone's insightful book is not required for participation, but recommended.

A continental breakfast from 8:30 - 9 a.m. and lunch are provided. A donation of $20 is requested to cover the cost of food. You can donate HERE.

Please register below and let us know of any dietary restrictions, and whether you would like to carpool.

Retreat Leader: The Rev. Juan Reed

From 1991 to 2010, Fr. Juan Reed was vicar of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Chicago’s West Side. He received a master’s degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work in 1981, later a master’s degree in divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, and in 2004 a PhD in ministry from the Catholic Theological Union. From 1978 to 1980 he was a psychiatric technician at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. He was a clinical social worker from 1981 to 1984 for the Chicago Child Care Society and from 1984 to 1989 for Lawrence Hall Youth Services. In 1989 and 1990 he served as diagnostic treatment program director for Episcopal Charities and Community Services. He also conducted a private clinical social work practice from 1983 to 1990. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1991.

At St. Martin's, Fr. Reed made the church into a place where progressive LGBT persons can share worship with their heterosexual fellow Christians. He invites the congregation through his sermons and teaching to participate in a theology of liberation. In 2005, he was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.

In retirement, Fr. Reed serves as a Spiritual Director in the Diocese of Chicago.