The British Columbia EMCC Leader Retreat is open to all of our EMCC leaders, their spouses, as well as EMCC Global Workers and retired EMCC credential holders. We aim for our retreats to be encouraging and refreshing times of rest and fellowship for ministry leaders in the EMCC.
At this year’s retreat, we are focused on deepening our sense of shared calling and mission. We want to explore together what it means to lead with a teachable spirit—cultivating humility, openness, attentiveness, and responsiveness to both the Holy Spirit and one another.
Check out the preview of BC’s retreat details!
BC Fall Retreat – October 6-7, 2026
Point Person:
Marty Bennett
Locations:
Vancouver
Starbucks, Indigo Granville, 2505 Granville Street
Cactus Club Café, 1530 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Arts Club Theatre Company, 2750 Granville Street
Coquitlam
Hillside Community Church,1393 Austin Ave., Coquitlam, BC
Agenda:
Tuesday, October 6
4:00 pm — Meet at Starbucks inside Indigo Granville (optional)
5:00 pm — Supper at Cactus Club Café
7:00 pm — Heist (Live Theatre Show), at Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
Wednesday, October 7
Breakfast on your own
9:00 am — at Hillside Community Church: Learning Session (John Cressman)
10:30 am — Ministry Time (John Cressman)
12:00 pm— Lunch together – TBD
1:00 pm — Prayer walking neighbourhood (Durwin Gray)
2:00 pm — Collaboration Lab - 2033 Roundtable (Marty Bennett)
Your Retreat Responsibilities:
Register for Retreat: $40
Registration closes one week before retreat.
Registration fee is non-refundable.
Book accommodation with our recommended hotel, or your own choice.
Sure Stay Plus by Best Western Coquitlam, 725 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC
Meals: Pay for Tuesday supper & Wednesday breakfast (Wednesday lunch covered by EMCC)