Labor Day Retreat
September 4-6, 2026
Topic
This year, we'll be diving in to what it means to be The Gospel Family.
"See what kind of love the Father has given to us,
that we should be called children of God."
1 John 3:1
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Registration
The Labor Day Retreat is FREE to attend and registration will only take a few minutes.
We encourage you to register sooner rather than later!
Note: If you have special dietary needs, please register by August 30.
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Volunteering
In order to facilitate all of the activities, meals, and events for the retreat, we need your help! If you registered, please use the below links to sign up for slots and to volunteer with children.
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Location
The retreat will be held on the CRPC campus. Meals and children’s programs will take place in the MPB. Sessions and the Talent Show will be held in the Auditorium. Saturday afternoon activities will be in various locations in both buildings and outside.
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Talent Show
The talent show is a fun opportunity to share your special skills and interests and learn new things about your friends. Everyone is welcome to participate in the show!
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Artistic Invitation
How does 1 John 3:1 speak to you?
We want you to use your creative gifts to respond to the retreat theme verse! This year, we’re encouraging the whole congregation to meditate on Scripture and respond creatively with works of art. Whether you draw, paint, sculpt, write music, poems, or essays, or anything else the Lord has gifted you with, we’d love to have you share it with us.
Our Creator God delights in giving us gifts and abilities. He filled Bezalel with the Holy Spirit and gave him skills, expertise, and abilities (Ex. 31). Bezalel, Oholiab, and others were empowered to beautifully craft the tabernacle; the dwelling place of the Lord on Earth as He led the people of Israel through the wilderness. As image bearers and children of God, we too are given skills and abilities that can enrich the world around us.
If you’re interested in participating, we encourage you to start meditating on the retreat theme verse and how to respond creatively. Collaboration is welcome and children are encouraged to participate as well! Creative works will be showcased at a later date this year. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
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Schedule
Friday, September 4
5:30 pm | Pizza Dinner & Icebreakers
6:30 pm | Devotional and Hymn Sing
7:15 pm | S’mores at Fire Pit
Saturday, September 5
8:00-8:50 am | Latte Bar and Pastries
9:00-9:50 am | Session 1
10:00-10:30 am | Family Worship
10:30-10:50 am | Missions Presentation
11:00-11:50 am | Session 2
12:00 pm | Sandwich Lunch and Trivia
1:00 pm | Recreation and Fellowship Time
5:00 pm | BBQ Dinner
6:00 pm | Talent Show & Closing Remarks
7:00 pm | Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sunday, September 6
8:00-8:50 am | Latte Bar and Pastries
9:00 am | Session 3
10:30 am | Lord’s Day Worship (Session 4)
12:00 pm | Taco Bar Lunch
Staffed nursery available Saturday from 8:30 am - 12 pm for 3 and under, and from 1 pm - 4:30pm for ages 5 and under.