january 27-29
The registration deadline For Both The Retreat and Hotel is December 2, 2026!
HOTEL RESERVATION
To reserve your hotel room online, please click HERE.
***If you're registering online, please note that the default days are Jan. 27-29 (Wednesday-Friday). If your days differ, please be sure to edit your stay before registering.***
If you prefer to reserve your hotel room by phone, please be sure to mention that you are with the 'APA Clergy Conference' to receive the discounted rate.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Vero Beach
Phone: 772-978-9292
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Vero Beach
Phone: 772-978-9292
Directions to Saint Mark’s Church
Our host church this year is St. Mark's.
The Retreat Registration fee is $30.00 to help cover the three meals at St. Mark's.
Your hotel stay includes a full breakfast.
The Retreat Registration fee is $30.00 to help cover the three meals at St. Mark's.
Your hotel stay includes a full breakfast.
Directions to Hotel
Retreat Schedule
2027 APA WINTER CLERGY RETREAT
Lodging
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Vero Beach
5115 Indian River Blvd, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
5115 Indian River Blvd, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
All Meetings
Saint Mark's Church
1795 45th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
1795 45th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Tuesday, 26th January
Arrival
Board of Examining Chaplains (BEC) & Bishop Advisory Committee Upper (BAC) Arrive at hotel
Evening
BEC and BAC Upper Dine in Town
Wednesday, 27th January
6:30 am to 9:30 am
Hot Breakfast Buffet (included with paid hotel room)
9:00 am to 5:30 pm
BEC Mass and Meeting, St. Mark's Church Parish Hall (Side Rm 1)
2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
BAC Upper Meeting, St. Mark's Church Parish Hall (Side Rm 2)
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm
APA Meet and Greet Beer and Wine Reception, Pick Up Name Tags, St. Mark's Church Parish Hall (included with registration fee)
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Dinner, St. Mark's Parish Hall (included with registration)
Thursday, 28th January
6:30 am to 9:30 am
Hot Breakfast Buffet (included with paid hotel room)
8:30 am to 9:15 am
Low Mass, St. Mark's Church
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Morning Sessions, St. Mark's Church, Nave
12:00 pm to 1:15 pm
Lunch together onsite, St. Mark's Church, Parish Hall
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
Afternoon Session, St. Mark's Church, Nave
2:45 pm to 5:15 pm
Free Time for Fellowship
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
DEUS Standing Committee Meeting, St. Mark's Church, Parish Hall (Side Rm 1)
5:15 pm to 6:00 pm
Evening Prayer, St. Mark's Church
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Dinner on your own in town. Several breweries and eateries close to church & hotel
Friday, 29th January
6:30 am to 9:30 am
Hot Breakfast Buffet (included with paid hotel room)
7:30 am to 11:00 am
Hotel Check-out, Luggage to cars before morning event
10:00 am to 11:30 am
High Mass with Priestly Ordination, St. Mark's Church
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
Reception Luncheon (included with registration), St. Mark's Church Parish Hall
1:15 pm
Depart or free time for those staying Friday night
If you have any questions, please email the APA office by clicking the button below: