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I spent Tuesday through Thursday of this week away at my final Fresh Start retreat.  Fresh Start is a national program that is designed to help clergy new to a position adjust and get settled in.

I'm not sure about the program stuff; what I found most useful was simply getting to know other clergy in the diocese and make connections that way.

The annual retreat wasn't a bad way to end my time with the program, but I wish that it hadn't been so "current participant" focused.  I could have spent that time meditating in my room, but I felt that probably would have appeared . . . well . . . aloof would be a good word.  So I dutifully sat through the sessions, enjoyed some conversations, enjoyed the really good food, and then presided and preached at the closing Eucharist.

Time to get on with other matters.