CONNECTING WITH PEOPLE, NATURE, & CHRIST

MARCH 22-23, 2024

Join with other confirmands and their pastor and mentors as we discover what it means to be a part of the United Methodist Church and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. While participating in our retreat you will have the chance to learn and share about: 

• Methodist history
• Means of Grace 
• Symbols of the Church
• Connectional nature of the UMC
• Your Commitment to your Faith Journey within the UMC

We are so excited to welcome Bishop Sue as our Keynote speaker! 

Other speakers include: 
- Rev. Bertina Westley; Stephens City UMC
- Rev. Gary Heaton; Kernstown UMC
- Rev. Victor Gomez; Shenandoah River District DS

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Registration Information ​

Registration opens October 1, 2023 and closes February 24th, 2024
Price: $65 for Youth & Chaperones
Included: 
- Lodging
- Breakfast & Lunch Saturday
- Snacks

Arrival & Check-In: Friday 7 PM 
​Check-Out and Departure: Saturday 4:30 PM 

Groups will need at least one chaperone of the same gender as the youth attending. Ex. Co-ed groups will require at least adults- one male and one female. ​

Who Should Attend? ​

This program has been created for those that are going through their church's confirmation class or have completed it and would like a refresher. The retreat is meant to supplement the studies of your church's curriculum and does not suffice as a complete confirmation experience on its own. We strongly encourage the Pastor and/or adults responsible for teaching the class attend with with student's. ​