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Our annual congregational retreat
provides a unique opportunity for our church family—
members and friends alike — to step back from the press of everyday
responsibilities and be renewed in our life together. As we worship, study
and play, we draw closer to God and to each other. This year we will explore
what it means to be the body of Christ. The recent arrival of our new
pastor, Mark Burnham, and his family, gives us much to celebrate. Whether
you are new to the congregation or a longtime member, the retreat provides a
wonderful time to forge, renew and deepen relationships.
We kick things off with a cookout on
Friday evening, followed by fun getting-to-know-you activities. Before we
scatter for the night we share evening vespers, then leave the night owls to
talk and play games.
Saturday morning we share morning
prayer, followed by conversation in small and large groups. In the
afternoon, there are many options from which to
choose: hike, knit, study, bake, play in the stream, or curl up
with a book—there’s something for everyone. And you won’t
want to miss the congregational talent show on Saturday night—you’ll see
sides of staid Presbyterians you could not have imagined!
Meals are served buffet-style in the
Galax Dining Room of the Assembly Inn. Most people also choose to stay at
the inn, but it is possible to commute to the retreat if that works better
for your household.
 
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Schedule of Events
Friday - September 17
3:30-6:30 pm Room check in
5:30-6:30 pm Retreat check in
6:30-7:30 pm Cook out/picnic
7:45-8:30 pm Welcome and Getting to Know One Another
8:30-9:00 pm Vespers
9:00-11:00 pm Fellowship & Snacks
Saturday, September 18
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am Morning Prayer & Program Introduction
10:15-12:00 pm Small Groups
10:15-12:00 pm Elementary Age and Middle School Activities
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-5:00 pm A variety of activities will be offered Saturday
afternoon, or you may enjoy free time
1:00-4:00 pm Child Care for nap time
5:00-5:30 pm Hymn Sing Request with Eric Wall
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
7:00-7:30 pm Vespers
7:30-9:00 pm Intergenerational Talent Show
9:00-11:00 pm Snacks/Fellowship/Board Games
Sunday - September 19
8:00-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30-9:00 am Pack up and check out
9:15-10:30 am Small group sharing
9:15-10:30 am Elementary Age and Middle School Activities
11:00 am Worship Service
Follow this link to retreat pics from 2009! |
