Each fall, Heads of School from across the Friends school community gather with Friends Council to begin the school year together. Before the pace of the year fully takes hold, we intentionally set aside time to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one another. This retreat offers space to deepen relationships, foster friendships, share the joys and challenges of Friends school leadership, and be reminded that none of us leads alone.
It is our hope that you will leave this gathering renewed by worship, conversation, and fellowship, and strengthened by the relationships that sustain us throughout the year.
Fall Retreat Sponsors
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2026-27 Heads' Retreats -
In-person
October 15-16, 2026 [Thu-Fri]
[day one] Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, NJ
[day two] Friends Center
Philadelphia, PA
April 15-16, 2027 [Thu-Fri]
Friends Center for Children
New Haven, CT
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