Whitehorse Worship Arts Festival & Contemplative Retreat
July 2-5, 2026
Worship leaders include the Rev'd Clare Morgan (Christ Church Cathedral and Holy Cross, Vancouver BC), Dr. Neil Cockburn (Director of Music, Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver), and professional singers from the Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver Choir.
Join us in the Yukon for a four-day immersive gathering designed to heal and inspire. A partnership of the Anglican, Lutheran, and United Church traditions, this practice-forward retreat offers a restorative balance of deep contemplation and vibrant, embodied worship.
Nestled high in the boreal forest, Canada’s “Wilderness City” has long attracted those seeking a pause from the noise of the world. Here, where the mountains meet the Yukon River, the air is clearer and the silence is deeper.
Our festival is rooted in the city's walkable downtown core, creating a "village" of worship.
Festival events are shared between three historic sites:
Christ Church Cathedral, Trinity Lutheran Church, and our central hub, Whitehorse United Church.
Whether you are exploring local shops or joining a daily excursion into the woods, you will quickly find that the line between "city" and "sanctuary" is beautifully thin here!
For further information and registration visit: https://www.worshipartsfest.ca/