All-Church Retreat

OSC Fall Retreat | September 27-29 | Craigville Retreat Center 

"...and you shall find rest for your souls."

Feeling a little fried? Join Old South for our annual intergenerational fall retreat. Grow in community with us as we find rest for our souls through practicing different kinds of prayer, playing games, and crafting our most creative skits in scenic and stunning Craigville, MA on Cape Cod. Childcare provided. Children’s programming will include a nature walk with Captain Awesome! Bring a yoga mat, a snack to share, and your favorite game to a weekend of joy and relaxation!

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Lodging Information   

We are staying at Craigville Retreat Center in Centerville, MA on Cape Cod about a 1.5-2 hour drive from Boston. Lodging will be in The Manor and The Sunset Lodge. 

Childcare & Children's Programming

Throughout the day on Saturday, we will provide childcare and children’s programming. See schedule below. Questions? Email Kate.

Cost

Everyone under age 18 stays for free.

For adults, this year's retreat payment is a pay-what-you-can sliding scale. To help guide your decision, these are the rates Old South is paying:

  • Full weekend room and food for one adult: $240
  • Full weekend room for one adult: $165
  • Full weekend food for one adult: $75
  • Saturday only for one adult (includes lunch and dinner): $62

Your donations can be paid online or by check mailed to 645 Boylston St. with “retreat” in the memo line.  Any excess funds donated will go towards scholarships.

Schedule

Friday Evening

  • 6pm Arrivals Begin
  • 7pm Dinner & Movie

Saturday 

  • 8am Prayer on the Beach (optional)
  • 8:30am Breakfast 
  • 9am Children’s Program Begins (9am-12:30pm)
  • 9:30am Worship* 
  • 10am-12pm  Prayer stations & Small Groups*
  • 12:30pm Lunch
  • 1:30pm Reflections on Rest*
  • 2-3:30pm Prayer Stations and Free Time*
  • 3pm Skit Prep*
  • 3:30pm Minute to Win It with First Church Cambridge (optional)
  • 4pm Free Time
  • 5:45pm Small Groups*
  • 6:30pm Dinner  
  • 7:15pm Skits*
  • 8pmEvening Worship*
  • 8:30pm Free Time

Sunday

  • 7:30am Yoga (optional)
  • 8:30am Breakfast
  • 9:30am Small groups*
  • 10am Morning Worship on the Beach
  • 11am Pack & Depart

* childcare available

 

 

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