The 2025 Lay Ministers’ Conference will focus on types of connection: connection to God, to community, and to each other. Led by the Rev. Callie Swanlund, participants will be given the time and space to replenish their spirit and renew their commitment as lay ministers in the Church.

Callie will equip participants with holistic practices to assist with ministry burnout, and tools that will equip them to continuing to serve their home parishes.

Callie Swanlund is an Episcopal priest, retreat leader, spiritual companion, and coach who helps others know their belovedness and find their Spark. Her new book, From Weary to Wholehearted, is a restorative resource for overcoming ministry burnout. Callie is a creative minister and leads individuals and groups in the work of Dr. Brené Brown as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Her How2charist: Digital Instructed Eucharist film has reached Christians and curious individuals around the world, and her Wholehearted Wisdom movement invites others into deeper reflection and connection across social media.

Callie is an Episcopal Church Foundation Fellow and has keynoted such conferences as:

Kanuga Christian Formation Conference, Episcopal Communicators Annual

Conference, and Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers Annual Conference.

She lives in Philadelphia with her co-dreaming partner Jeremy, their two tween/teen children, and a rescue pup named Rufus.

Thank you!

REGISTER HERE: 2025 Lay Ministers’ Conference