MEDITATION WEEKEND XV/METRON 8th ANNIVERSARY - SAINT SIMONS ISLAND - 8/6-7/22

"Beautiful. God, Rainbows, and Love. What an amazing MWXV..."

- MO

"Man do I love my Metron Family. Anyone who has not experienced true love needs to attend a Meditation weekend..."

- BB

“Life is great…This weekend was so amazing and needed…I’m ready for new beginnings” 

- CH

“Thanks as always for a rejuvenating weekend…

…amazing as always. Thank you, Bishop. Thank you Metron Family!  I am change…I am changing…I AM” 

- EJ

“Another wonderful recharge...thank you Rabbi....much love…as usual, it was wonderful....I am spiritually recharged and ready for whatever life throws at me!…as the tide comes in around me, it gathers all the things that no longer serve me-- my worries, fears, grief, stress, negative thoughts, old ideas, and all that keeps me from living my best life--and takes them out into the deep sea. My feet are grounded. I am safe. All is well “ 

- JBT

“…had a great time and I absolutely loved meeting You, Ken and everyone else! Looking forward to the next one! You were exactly spot on with Change being the 'I AM' this time around...it's exactly what I said before I came that I wanted to move into the next change, the next ME, the next or expanded IAM. It seems to have been the same talking with everyone else as well.” 

- TB 

"This was such an amazing weekend filled with hugs to and from some of the best folks on Earth.

I love you guys and can't wait to meet again in October, if not sooner!"

- RDS

“Was an absolutely anointed experience. I am expecting wonderful changes to come.” 

- RWK 

"Enjoooooyed, thank you all so much for the LOVE. @Jim Swilley, my LOVE, HUGS and KISSES are on you.  Your Facebook Groupie,

 -SL

"Truly magical!"

- RDS 

"What an amazing weekend!"

- TW

"#meditationweekendxv was all about change...some folks had just undergone some big changes and needed confirmation they were on the right track...some came with their lives at a crossroads and needed direction...some came with a huge desire to have positive change in their lives...our reasons to be there may have been different, but one thing is certain, we all left fresh and renewed, ready for the next right thing to make itself known...God, Spirit, the Universe, All That Is , whatever the name of your Higher Power... The presence of that Being was very powerful, and miracles of all sizes were plentiful. #sograteful to be with this beautiful group of people..."

- JBT

“Thank you for a beautiful meditation…it was a pleasure meeting you and Ken. I look forward to joining you more!” 

- SD

"Metron Meditation Weekend XV: Sunset and Sunrise were a whole vibe!"

- PW

MEDITATION WEEKEND XIV - Jekyll Island - 4/16-17/22

"Wow... I am still processing this weekend....I know one thing, the presence of God was on that beach...you can feel it in those baptismal pictures...I promise Jesus was on the beach with us at that time..."

- BJB

"...Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend...Meditation weekends always happen at the right time for me. I've been dealing with a ton of work stress over the last several months and being here with you melted it all away...Thank you to Jim Swilley for getting us together for Communion wherever we are, for being an amazing person, and our guide...I enjoyed spending time with each of you this weekend and thank you for the friendships we're building. Thank you for the serious conversations and the silly ones. I love you all, my friends..."

- EJ

"Truly was an Amazing experience for me! Just what I needed at this moment of my life!"

- WF

"...we have to head back down south, but wanted to say what a miraculous weekend this was from start to finish. Even if some things did not go as we planned them, they were still miraculous in every way. The biggest miracles that I have are the connections and the friendships that were made this weekend. I enjoyed getting to know new people and strengthening old friendships...The highlight for me definitely was communion. That was the first time I had communion in 20 years, and it felt right. A special thank you to my Rabbi for letting me sit at his feet and listen and learn and deconstruct from past religious trauma. I receive my healing gratefully. I love you all...see you online next week and in the flesh in August!"

- JBT

"I have been reflecting on our time this weekend. Mike and I set an intention this past week for this weekend to be about learning more about meditation and meeting other like minded people. Other than that we were totally open. We accomplished both. We completed an audio book on the drive down that I would recommend to anyone. It was rich with the basics. We also had great fellowship on top of that. Above that I think we made some great friends. Thanks everyone for making us feel welcome. On another note I saw a lot of things to come while I was there. I am extremely excited. I think this is just the beginning for Mike and me."

- GG

"Had an absolutely amazing time with my Metron Family. Was so excited that my husband and daughter were with me..."

- RWK 

"...I am overjoyed with great exhilaration every opportunity I get to work with you Bishop and whatever endeavor you are planning!!!! Ken you are best and I was absolutely delighted to celebrate with you on "The National Ken Day!!!"

- PW

"Married on Good Friday and baptized on Easter. My heart forever thankful and free. The roads here were often treacherous, and the resultant destination is more beautiful than all the natural ecosystems combined. I am FREE. I will forever feel the Baptismal waters wash over me. Thank you Bishop, and to everyone there and to everyone in my loving life."

- LLB

"Look at God I got baptized in the ocean today in Jekyll Island by my Bishop Jim Swilley...Thank you everyone it's truly a great feeling..."

- CH

"This was a special time for me of renewal, refreshing, and rejuvenation!!!!"

- PW

"Meditation Weekend XIV was spiritual and beautiful . The love that was shared will always live in my heart. #Magical"

- PW

MEDITATION WEEKEND X - Jekyll Island - 4/24-25/21

"Meditation weekend was everything I needed and more!..."

- CC

“This past weekend I participated in a meditation weekend on the beach. Wow, so hard to describe what I felt. It was so powerful and moving and I felt things that I have never felt before. Surrounded by so much love, support, and acceptance. Amazing. Thanks to all who went and for Jim Swilley for the amazing idea and support!” 

- JRH

“Thank God for an amazing, refreshing meditation weekend with the Metron Family @ Jekyll Island!  Thanks Bishop Swilley for leading us to these green pastures to feast & be revived!  Glory!”

- LY 

"As Kendall and I spoke about this weekend, the first thing that stood out to him was the love. He said he has never seen such freedom and sense of oneness among such a diverse group of people.  And he has already taken the Saturday off in August and started planning our next trip with our Metron family. You all are the best of the best!" 

- SG

“It was so nice meeting everyone. Thanks for being my soul’s safe place of peace. Can’t wait to see you in August!” 

- PW

“…Thanks everyone for welcoming me so warmly at the meditation retreat. What an incredible group of lovely, diverse, intentional people…” 

- HB

"I am having a hard time putting into words how much this weekend meditation retreat has affected me. I was able to spend some quality time with my bestie while meeting people face to face for the first time that I have only known through social media. But from the moment we hit Jekyll Island, the energy was incredible.

We gathered for a sunset meditation on Saturday and a sunrise meditation on Sunday. The energy, the connection, the pure LOVE that flowed among all of us there was amazing. Until this weekend, I did not realize how much this pandemic had taken from me, and from everyone else there as well. My soul and spirit feel RESET, as one of the other attendees expressed. I am so thankful for this moment in time to connect with fellow humans and to reconnect with the Universe.."

- JBT

“Mother nature showed out for us so much over the weekend, I'm still processing it all. I truly believe that the primordial forest, deer, moon, waves, healing circle, weather opening up, salt air and all the good people vibes have somehow "upped" my vibrational level. I have this bird, I named Harold, following me around my yard. I don't have many pictures and I didn't get to visit much (hungry kids were waiting) but it was a magical weekend! Ya'll, I swear, those geese dipped down in salute!! Thanks Jim Swilley!!” 

-CA