Communion Partners
Retreat 2027
January 18-21, 2027 at Camp Allen
The leadership of Communion Partners and Anglican Communion Partners (Canada) warmly invite clergy to join us for our annual gathering, January 18-21, 2027 at beautiful Camp Allen, in Navasota, Texas. Our time together will combine updates around the Anglican Communion, heartfelt worship, inspiring talks and prayer for and fellowship with one another. We hope that this will be a time for networking with like-minded clergy, mutual encouragement, and supporting each other in the ministries that God has given us.
Our Speakers
Archbishop Samy Shehata, Archbishop of the Anglican Province of Alexandria and Bishop of Egypt, will speak on the topic "What Does it Mean to Shepherd the People of God?"
Dr. Lauren Whitnah, Dean of Nashotah House, will speak on Gregory the Great and his Pastoral Rule.
The Rev. Canon Victor Lee Austin, Ph.D.
Canon Theologian-in-Residence at the Diocese of Dallas.
Accommodations & Rates
$440 - Clergy
Begins: Tuesday, January 19, 3 pm
Ends: Thursday, January 21, 12 noon
This includes single-occupancy lodging for two nights at Camp Allen, all meals, and conference fee.
$590 - Bishops & Standing Committee
Begins: Monday, January 18, 6 pm
Ends: Thursday, January 21, 12 noon
This includes single-occupancy lodging for three nights at Camp Allen, all meals, and conference fee.
Camp Allen is a 60-90 minute drive from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. It has plenty of parking for retreat participants who wish to drive from home or to rent a car at the airport.
In addition to renting a car, it is also possible to travel between any Houston airport and Camp Allen by ride-sharing services, though costs around $75 each way.
Transportation
Shuttle Service
A free shuttle service is available on a first-come, first-served basis between George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal A and Camp Allen.
If you wish to take the shuttle, please be sure of to align your flight arrival and departure times with shuttle services.
You must register separately for the retreat and for each leg of the shuttle service.
Service to Camp Allen
Monday, January 18
3 pm departure from airport
For bishops and Standing Committee members
Tuesday, January 19
2 pm departure from airport
For conference participants
Return Service to Airport
Thursday, January 21
10 am or 1 pm departures leaving Camp Allen
Two departure schedules going to the airport.
Seats on the shuttle will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is helpful.
If a given shuttle is full, there will be a waitlist, and you will be notified by Sign-Up Genius directly if a seat becomes available for you.
The shuttle times must be rigorously observed, and we cannot hold them for flight delays.
Shuttle participants will be sent instructions about where to gather within the airport if they arrive early. The shuttle will also only run between George Bush Intercontinental Airport Terminal A and Camp Allen. (Those who wish to use Hobby Airport will need to find another means of transportation to Camp Allen).
We cannot guarantee a spot on the shuttle for everyone who may wish to take one.
It is wise to register for the conference and shuttle before booking your flights. Please schedule your flight times to allow at least 90 minutes between your arrival at the airport and the shuttle departure to Camp Allen on January 18/19, and please schedule your departure no earlier than 180 minutes after the shuttle departure time from Camp Allen on Thursday, January 21.
Any Questions?
Need any info about the retreat?
Call 214-217-5617
Need help with registration?
Call Camp Allen at
936-825-7175
