“If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses?”

Jeremiah 12:5 (NIV)

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.” ~Matthew 11:28

God tells us that in this world we will have trouble. He is also kind enough to give us what we need to fully engage in our one wild and beautiful life (as Mary Oliver would say). This retreat is built as a short time away from the regular rhythms of our life, so that we may meet with God and equip ourselves to fully engage with the lives we’ve been given. This retreat is not about escape, it's about endurance - it’s about being able to run with the horses!

Our retreat is for anyone who is willing to set aside a day to meet with God. You need only to believe (or at the least have a desire to believe) that God can speak to you; that he just might want to know you, and share his thoughts and ideas with you.

This guided retreat is held in NE Minneapolis and includes spiritual practices, group discussion and solo times of reflection.

Logistics

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Spiritual Practice & Group Time
10:30 AM - 12 PM | Silence & Solitude
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Spiritual Practice & Group Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Silence & Solitude
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Practice & Group Reflection

Schedule

NE Minneapolis Near Edison High School.

Exact location will be emailed to participants.

Location

Journal & Pen
Bible
Lunch or lunch money
Wrist watch or travel clock

What to Bring

Breakfast will be provided. We will eat lunch together. Participants may either bring a lunch or can pick up lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Meals

Participants must agree to the following to attend. Those who are not able to fully commit to the following should wait and participate when they are able to fully engage.

Arrive on Time: You must plan your travel so that you arrive on time.
Stay the Whole Time: You must be able to commit to staying the whole day. Those who need to leave early should find another time to attend.
Leave your Phone, Smartwatch, Etc. At The Door: Participants will be asked to put their phones and electronic devices, including smart watches, in a basket by the door. An emergency contact number will be given to all participants for them to share with loved ones as needed.