The Royal Family Kids Camp held the summer 2017 staff training at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed at the Tomaras Lodge and participated in various training activities as they prepared for their summer camp.
Benedictine University held their Orthodox students retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed at the log lodge and were able to spend some time with various activities at the retreat center.
Northwestern University held their 2017 Greek Leadership retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed at the Tomaras Lodge and participated various teambuilding and training activities.
The chapel at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center dedicated to the Feast of the Life-Giving Spring celebrated its feast day on April 21st. We were graced by the presence of Metropolitan Iakovos, Bishop Demetrios, numerous priests and many faithful on this very special day.
The Archons of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago held their retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed at the Tomaras lodge and took part in various activities.
The Metropolis of Chicago YAL held their young adult retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed at the Tomaras Lodge and was treated to a great weekend of fun and learning led by the keynote speaker Fr. Fouad Saba.
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church held their 2017 retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center during which guests stayed at the Tomaras Lodge.
The Saints Peter & Paul parish held their 2017 family retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Participants stayed in the cottages as well as the log lodge and took part in various fun and educational activitis.
The Metropolis of Chicago held the 2017 Great Escape Winter Camp at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. The campers stayed in the cottages and took part in various fun and creative activities. The Icon making workshop and watermelon challenge were particularly entertaining for the campers. They were even able to interact with some of the animals at the barn. Thank you clergy, staff and campers for your wonderful participation.
The Christ Kupczak men's recovery program held their 2017 retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat center. Attendees stayed at the Tomaras Lodge and participates in numerous activities
Assumption of Our Lord in Chicago held their Parish Stewardship training at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. The guests stayed in the Tomaras Lodge where they participated in various sessions as well.
Assumption of Our Lord in Chicago held their 2017 GOYA retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Nearly 20 guests stayed in the Log Lodge and took part in discussions and team building activities. The weather permitted the group to participate in the hayride and interact with the barn animals.
The Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis ministry held a one night - two day - men's retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. The guest speaker was Fr. Timothy Sas from Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Duluth, Minnesota. In three keynote addresses Fr. Timothy spoke about "Humble Glory: Stories of Men Yearning for God". Other highlights from the overnight include a walk amongst the Saints in the Proskinitaria forest, worship and fellowship amongst the participants.
The St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church from Chicago, IL held an overnight Retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center for their leaders in Ministry. Guests stayed in the Tomaras Lodge, shared in meals in the cafeteria. Lots of hard work to grow together as a team and grow in ministry was done.
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church from Chicago, IL held a two night - three day - retreat for their teen youth at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Guests stayed in the cottages and shared in meals in the cafeteria as well as preparing their own meals in the Log Lodge. Highlights from the weekend include outdoor games, discussion, worship[, a visit to the barn and a scavenger hunt where the winning team won the official duck named Bunny!
The Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church held an overnight GOYA Retreat for it's youth at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. GOYAn's stayed in the Tomaras Lodge, and shared in fun and fellowship into the wee hours of the morning. Highlights include a rousing game of catch phrase, discussion, worship and a morning stroll with the Saints in the woods.
The St. Iakovos Retreat Center is seeking a dynamic and creative individual to be it's program director. This person will be responsible for launching new initiatives and ministry for the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. Those who are interested may review the Job Description and submit a resume and cover letter by emailing our Director Chrysanthy Tiggas - CTiggas@GoSIRC.org
All applicants are reviewed by the program committee of the Board of Directors. Questions? Call our office 262-864-9090
St. Iakovos Retreat Center Program Director - Job Description
The Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Ministry held the annual overnight women's retreat at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center just after the start of the New Year. Over 30 women from across the Metropolis gather for a one night - two day- retreat full of fun, faith and fellowship. Cynthis Damaskos was the featured speaker and she focused her remarks on being a Holistic Christian Woman. Highlights from the overnight include discussion, fellowship worship and a beautiful walk through the Proskinitaria forest. We look forward to hosting the annual 2018 Family Synaxis Women's Retreat!
The St. Iakovos Retreat Center had the pleasure of hosting the second annual leadership conference for the Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee. What a way to kick off the New Year with this inspiring and unique group of leaders in Christ's Church. Participants stayed in the Tomaras Lodge and participated in continuing education sessions better preparing them for leadership within the community in 2017. We look forward to, God willing, kicking off 2018 with this spirited bunch of leaders!
The St. Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church of Palos Heights, IL held an overnight Retreat for their youth at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center. over 15 participants and leaders gathered in faith to share in fun and fellowship. Participants stayed in the Log Lodge and prepared their own meals. Highlights include discussions and worship led by Fr. Tilemahos, a visit to the barn as well as a morning walk with the Saints through the Proskinitaria.
