Annual Christmas Bake Sale
2025-12-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cedarkirk, 1920 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL, 33594, United States
It’s that time of year again – we’re baking your favorite homemade treats! If you’ve been craving a taste of camp, now is your chance. It’s been a tradition since 2020 to share some love from our kitchen during the holiday season.
Sign up for whatever you’d like and we’ll bake your items fresh and have them ready to go for you.
How Does This Work?

Visit this link and ORDER ONLINE. (All orders must be received by 11:59p on Dec. 18.)
Head to Cedarkirk on December 21 to pick up your goodies between 2:00p and 3:00p.

Cedarkirk Camp and Conference Center, 1920 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL 33547

Pull up to Cedar Lodge and we’ll you hand you your treats. (Try not to eat them all on the drive home.)

We can’t wait to share some of our holiday favorites with you.
If you have any questions, call Mark Orendorf at 813.685.4224 x3.

Telling Our Stories Writing Retreat
2026-01-27 10:00 - 2026-01-29 13:30 | Cedarkirk, 1920 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL, 33594, United States
Telling Our Stories Writing Retreat

A retreat to capture your story and give it voice.
January 27-29, 2026
Do you have stories waiting to be told – moments of joy, struggle, or God’s presence in your life that you want to remember and share? This retreat offers a welcoming space to explore those stories through writing. Together, we’ll spend time in guided group sessions as well as enjoy personal reflection and writing time. Each participant will also receive a one-on-one coaching session to help bring their words to life.
Through a mix of practice, perspective, and encouragement, you’ll discover new ways to shape your faith story while also deepening your spiritual journey. Like our Writing Toward Wholeness retreat, this weekend weaves together creativity and self-reflection, inviting you to write not just with your mind, but with your heart.

Retreat Leadership
Rev. Dr. Debbie Bronkema

Debbie brings years of pastoral and retreat leadership experience to her work, with a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing as a Spiritual Practice from Columbia Theological Seminary. In addition, she is a published author, retreat facilitator, and founder of connect.faith, a worshipping community at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and justice.
Debbie has a connection with Cedarkirk as she and her husband John served as co-executive directors in the mid 2000s and has come back to facilitate these writing retreats for over 10 years. Participants feel her passion for helping them uncover the sacred in their own stories.

DETAILS –
Arrival: Retreat check-in will take place between 10:00a and 11:00a on Jan. 27. [Lunch will follow check-in.]
Departure: Retreat concludes following lunch on Jan 29 (about 1:30p).
Meals: Tuesday lunch and dinner; Wednesday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Thursday breakfast, lunch.
LODGING
Participants will be housed in Cedarkirk’s Retreat House- Linens are provided. If you have special needs regarding your housing or accessibility, please reach out to Mark Orendorf after you register (mark@cedarkirk.org).
COST
Air-conditioned Lodging: $325 per person for program, lodging, and meals
Tampa Airport Shuttle $40 per trip
TO REGISTER
Visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION portal to fill out details, provide any food allergies or dietary restrictions, and pay for the retreat. If you have not registered for a Cedarkirk event before, you will be asked to create an account prior to registering for the Telling Our Stories Writing Retreat.

Writing Toward Wholeness
2026-01-30 10:00 - 2026-02-01 13:30 | Cedarkirk, 1920 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL, 33594, United States
Writing as a path to memory, meaning, and faith.
January 30- February 1, 2026
Step away from the busyness of life and into a peaceful, reflective space where creativity and faith intersect. Writing Toward Wholeness is a soul-nourishing retreat led by the Rev. Dr. Debbie Bronkema, designed to guide you gently into the practice of creative writing as a spiritual discipline.
Whether you’ve been journaling for years or have never written a word, this retreat offers a warm, welcoming space for you to explore your story, connect more deeply with God, and be inspired by the journeys of others.

Retreat Leadership
Rev. Dr. Debbie Bronkema

Debbie brings years of pastoral and retreat leadership experience to her work, with a Doctor of Ministry in Creative Writing as a Spiritual Practice from Columbia Theological Seminary. In addition, she is a published author, retreat facilitator, and founder of connect.faith, a worshipping community at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and justice.
Debbie has a connection with Cedarkirk as she and her husband John served as co-executive directors in the mid 2000s and has come back to facilitate these writing retreats for over 10 years. Participants feel her passion for helping them uncover the sacred in their own stories.

DETAILS –
Arrival: Retreat check-in will take place between 10:00a and 11:00a on Jan. 30. [Lunch will follow check-in.]
Departure: Retreat concludes following lunch on February 1 (about 1:30p).
Meals: Friday lunch and dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday breakfast, lunch.
LODGING
Participants will be housed in Cedarkirk’s Retreat House, linens are provided. If you have special needs regarding your housing or accessibility, please reach out to Mark Orendorf after you register (mark@cedarkirk.org).
COST
Air-conditioned Lodging: $300 per person for program, lodging, and meals
Tampa Airport Shuttle $40 per trip
TO REGISTER
Visit our ONLINE REGISTRATION portal to fill out details, provide any food allergies or dietary restrictions, and pay for the retreat. If you have not registered for a Cedarkirk event before, you will be asked to create an account prior to registering for the Writing Toward Wholeness event.

Spring Volunteer Day
2026-02-21 09:00 - 16:00 | FL
Spring Volunteer Day at Cedarkirk | Saturday, February 21, 2026
Free Event | Lunch Provided | All Ages Welcome
Come spend a beautiful fall day at Cedarkirk giving back, getting your hands dirty, and making a real difference! Our Fall Volunteer Day is a chance for individuals, families, youth groups, and church teams to come together in service to this ministry we all love.
Whether you’re a seasoned handyman or just willing to pitch in, we will have jobs for every skill level and every age. From painting and landscaping to light construction, trail maintenance, and deep-cleaning spaces, there’s something meaningful for everyone to do. No experience is necessary – just bring your work gloves, sturdy shoes, and a willingness to help.
Schedule

Check In: 9:00 am-9:30 am
Work Projects Begin: 9:30 am
Lunch Served: 12:30 pm (FREE!)
Wrap Up/Depart: around 4:00 pm

Additional Info

Children and youth are welcome, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult or chaperone. Cedarkirk is not providing childcare or child-specific programming for this event.
Groups are encouraged to attend – just let us know how many people you’re bringing so we can plan projects and meals accordingly. **We require a signed Volunteer Consent Form for each participant: if you are bringing a group that includes minors, please have their parent or guardian sign it so you can bring the completed form with you.
If you have tools, lawncare equipment, or anything else you’d like to bring, please let us know so we can coordinate with you ahead of time.

RSVP Here (It’s a short form and should take only 2 minutes to complete.)
Potential Projects:
* Invasive plant removal
* Cleaning up cabins & fire circles
* Cutting and splitting firewood
* Trail maintenance
* Landscaping / planting / raking
* Spreading woodchips
* Power-washing (picnic tables, outside of buildings)
* Painting (interior and/or exterior)
*** If you have significant experience using chainsaws or other power tools please contact us for other project ideas.

Shepherd's Sabbath
2026-04-06 10:00 - 2026-04-07 16:00 | Cedarkirk, 1920 Streetman Drive, Lithia, FL, 33594, United States
A FREE Sabbath Retreat of Respite and Renewal for Church Professionals & Their Families
Are you seeking rest and renewal after Lent and Easter?
Cedarkirk will open its doors to all church professionals (and their families) serving a ministry in Peace River Presbytery or the Presbytery of Tampa Bay for a Sabbath Retreat in the beauty of God’s Creation. It is our pleasure to host you for a few days as you take time to care for yourself. We will provide some scheduled worship times and activities, but we want you to do what you need to recharge! Feel free to hike, study, sleep, or enjoy times of quiet solitude in the embrace of nature. Don’t miss this opportunity for some much needed and well-deserved Sabbath at Cedarkirk.
DETAILS
Arrival: Event Check-In is at 10:00 am on Monday, April 6.
*If you’d like to come for just the day on Monday or Tuesday, or plan to arrive later, please let us know in advance.
Departure: The event concludes at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7.
Meals: Monday lunch and dinner; Tuesday breakfast and lunch.
Lodging: All participants will have private bedrooms in climate-controlled buildings. Most lodging options have shared baths.
COST
This retreat is free to any person (and their immediate family) who draws a paycheck from a ministry in either Peace River Presbytery or the Presbytery of Tampa Bay.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Visit cedarkirk.campbrainregistration.com and register under “Cedarkirk Events 2026.”

Spring Fun Day
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | FL
A day of spring festivities, outdoor activities, and lunch at camp!
Mark your calendars for a fun spring afternoon at Cedarkirk! We’ll have seasonally-appropriate festivities running alongside some of our most popular activities and take a break half-way through for a delicious lunch. Bring your appetite for great food and adventure when you come to see us for this exciting event. If you’ve never visited Cedarkirk before, this event is free to you so you can see our facilities and meet some of our staff!
DETAILS
Arrival: Check-In at 10:00am
Departure: Fun Day concludes at 3:00pm
Meals: Lunch
*children and youth must have an adult present
COST
$16 per person covers all activities and lunch; event is FREE if it’s your first time at Cedarkirk
REGISTRATION
Our online portal lets you register online, pay, and complete any necessary consent forms for activities.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
