About the Con-Ed Institute: With the backdrop of the beauty and inspiration of Lake Tahoe Join us for a transformative week of continuing education at Zephyr Point, where communal learning meets the power of diverse voices and lived experiences. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Lake Tahoe, this week stirs embers of inspiration and possibility, enlivening participants with renewed purpose and practical tools to carry forward. Each week is curated with a unique theme and purpose, inviting leaders, educators, pastors, and the curious to come together for collaborative discussions and engaging activities.
Spring Dates: October 19-24
Event Theme: Preparing for Proclamation: Worship planning through the lenses of Preaching, Liturgy, Ritual, Arts, and Music
Description: With the backdrop of the beauty and inspiration of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Mountains, participants will walk away with concrete and crafted plans for worship and proclamation. Focused on solo pastoral leadership and small staff congregations, the time will be grounded in experimentation, exploration, and collaboration. It will include exposure to various methods of proclaiming the word, small group and individual coaching, time to soak in the beauty of the surroundings, and multiple focused planning sessions.
Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow is an active speaker, writer, and coachsultant on topics of faith, leadership, culture, race, and technology. Author of six books, most recently, Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith, he also writes through his weekly Substack newsletter, The Amalgamation. His next book, “Prophets, Priests, Pastors, & Poets: Being and Becoming the Resurrected Christ” will be released Fall, 2025.
Bruce has been ordained in the PC(USA) since 1995 and has pastored seven congregations. Known for integrating creative preaching, meaningful rituals, and current technology into worship, he is excited about convening this year’s group of worship leaders to expand how worship can be experienced throughout the church.
Bruce and his wife, Robin, have three adult children, two senior pups, too many houseplants, and a thriving empty-nester life in San Jose, CA.
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The Tahoe Center offers private hotel-style guest rooms on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Bed configurations vary, but most rooms are furnished with two Queens. Each room has a private bathroom. You can choose to have a room to yourself (occupancy), or register to have a roommate (double-occupancy). The Tahoe Center is ADA accessible.
Hubbard Lodge is a dormitory featuring communal bathrooms. Most guest rooms contain two twin beds. You can choose to have a room to yourself (occupancy), or register to have a roommate (double-occupancy). Hubbard Lodge is not ADA accessible.
Live close to Zephyr Point or have another local place to stay? Register as a commuter! Commuters still are included in all event activities (including meals), but are not provided housing.
Do you have a friend or family member who wants to join you for a week of relaxation in Tahoe, but does not plan to attend the conference? Register as a non-participant! Non-participants must register for double-occupancy housing and attend in conjunction with a registered participant. Non-participants are included in meals but not permitted to attend program activities. (Note: All our facilities include wifi access, making Zephyr Point a great place for some remote work)
| Room Style | Room/Board | Program Fee | 2025 Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm Style, Double Occupancy | $125 | $575 | $700 |
| Dorm Style, Single Occupancy | $250 | $575 | $825 |
| Hotel Style, Double Occupancy | $300 | $575 | $875 |
| Hotel Style, Single Occupancy | $600 | $575 | $1,175 |
| Commuter (includes meals & program, no housing) | $0 | $575 | $575 |
| Non-Participant (Partner/Spouse) – Dorm-Style Double Occupancy | $125 | $250 (Meals only) | $375 |
| Non-Participant (Partner/Spouse) – Hotel-Style Double Occupancy | $300 | $250 (Meals only) | $550 |
Morning Proclamation: Ritual (10-15 minutes)
Morning Laboratories (Faculty sharing)
Morning “Shut up and Plan” Session (50 minutes)
Lunch
Afternoon Coaching
Afternoon free time
Dinner
Evening Collaborations (Group Interaction with Faculty)
Evening “Shut up and Plan” (100 minutes, two 45s)
Evening Proclamation: Ritual (10-15 minutes)
Evening Fellowship
*THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO THE 2025 EVENT.*
To Register click on the “Registration Portal” button at the top of the page. Be sure to make a note of all dietary needs, mobility issues, and roommate requests during the registration process.
Check-in begins promptly at 4pm on the first day of your scheduled event. We are not able to accommodate early check-ins as there is much to prepare prior to the event.
If you are planning to arrive after 6pm, please refer to your welcome letter (distributed by email 30 days prior to arrival) for more information on how to acquire your keys.
All deposits are non-refundable after payment is made. Cancellations one month before the start date of the program are eligible for a refund or transfer of entire registration fee minus deposit to a different program within the year. Cancellations within one month before the start date of the program are eligible for a 50% refund or transfer of entire registration fee minus deposit to a different program within the year. Cancellation within two weeks of the start date of the program will receive no refund. Registrations paid will be eligible to transfer to a different program within that year.
Zephyr Point can accommodate any combination of Vegetarian, Vegan, Non-dairy, and Non-gluten* diets. We are not able to make special accommodations for food allergies, but invite you to ask food service staff for meal ingredients! Zephyr Point has an excellent salad bar available for all lunches and dinners as an alternative to the regularly scheduled meal.
* Zephyr Point does not have a celiac certified kitchen.
Zephyr Point is located in Zephyr Cove, NV just 3 miles away from the California/Nevada state line.
Arriving by Flight: Zephyr Point encourages participants who are flying to the conference to arrive at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), a 55-minuted drive to Zephyr Point. For those looking for transfer from Reno to the South Lake Taho area, we recommend scheduling a shuttle with the South Tahoe Airporter. This service will take you from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport into Stateline, NV (a quick 5 minute Uber/Lyft away from Zephyr Point). We recommend booking your arrival trip from RNO to the Golden Nugget, and your return from Bally’s to RNO. Zephyr Point does not offer shuttles to/from the Airporter stop.
Arriving by Car: The entry to the Zephyr Point property is located on US-50.
If you are traveling east on Highway 50 through South Lake Tahoe, we recommend passing Zephyr Point and turning around in Zephyr Cove to avoid making an unprotected left turn into the property.
If you are traveling west on Highway 50, pay close attention for the entry to Zephyr Point after passing through the street light located at the Zephyr Cove Resort. You will see our wooden entry sign approaching on your right.
Weather: Zephyr Point is located at 6,225ft elevation on the shores of Lake Tahoe. Fall weather is often unpredictable with rain and snow conditions possible. Average temperatures tend to have highs in the 60’s and lows in the 30’s. Please check the weather in advance of arrival and be prepared to wear layers. We also recommend that you pack a good pair of durable shoes as outdoor areas could be wet.
Miscellaneous Items to Add to your Packing List:
Zephyr Point has high-speed internet access available in all indoor spaces across the property, including hotel-style rooms, lodges, cabins, Cabin 28 coffee shop, and meeting spaces.
