Commonplace Retreat · Oct 23–25, 2026

Team Review

Thank you for giving your weekend to this. Before we plan the next one, I'd like to hear how it went for you: what gave you life, what it cost you, and what you'd do differently. Answer as much or as little as you like. Your name is optional.

— James

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Looking back

The weekend

01Looking back over your part in the weekend, which moments stay with you?

This could be something you led, something you saw, or something that happened behind the scenes.

02Where did you feel most alive, at peace, or close to God while serving?

03Where did you feel drained or stretched thin, or as if you were just getting through it?

Load and energy

How you're doing

04How did the workload feel for you?

Too light. I could have done more About right Heavy, but manageable Too much

05How are you doing now, a few days later?

Rested and glad Tired but good Running on empty Something else

06Did you have room to receive anything for yourself during the weekend, or was it all giving?

The team

Serving together

07Was there a moment when you felt supported by the team, or a moment when you needed support and didn't get it?

08Was your role clear before the weekend? Did you have what you needed to do it well?

Making it better

Next time

09What's one thing we should keep exactly as it was?

10If you could redesign one part of the weekend, what would you change, and how?

Go as wild as you like.

11Any ideas for spreading the load better next time?

Roles, timing, prep, people we could invite onto the team.

12Is there anything James could do differently as director? (optional)

13Would you like to serve on a future retreat?

Yes Maybe, in a different role Not this time

14Name (optional)

Team Review

Thank you.

Your answers are in. Rest well, and thank you for serving.