Youth
Youth Fall Retreat Registration is Open!
Youth Groups: Get ready for a weekend packed with worship, laughter, and unforgettable moments!
Friday–Sunday, November 13-15, 2026
Cost: $90 Deposit Per person
Total: $180 Per person
Fall Retreat brings people together for a weekend of connection and purpose—sharing meals, worshiping together, digging into scripture, and having a whole lot of fun along the way.
✨ Open to all CBFGA youth groups –register now and get ready for a weekend you’ll never forget.
Questions? You’ll hear from Rachel Greco with details about t-shirts and final numbers as we get closer to the event. But for now—sign up and tell your friends.
Tentative Schedule
Arrive in town and settle in—Fall Retreat begins!
FRIDAY: WELCOME TO THE RETREAT!
🕖 7:00 PM – Check-In Opens
Drop your bags, snag your bunk, and meet the crew! (We’ll be here a while as groups arrive.)
🎉 8:30ish PM – Opening Celebration + Worship
Let’s kick things off together! (Depending on arrivals, we may start closer to 9:00 PM-flex those expectations!)
💬 10:00 PM – Church Group Time
Gather with your crew to unpack the night, laugh a little, and maybe snack a lot.
🌙 11:00 PM – Lights Out
(But no promises you’ll actually sleep yet.)
SATURDAY: THE BIG DAY
🥞 8:00 AM – Breakfast
Fuel up-there’s a big day ahead!
🎶 9:30 AM – Morning Worship
Music, messages, and moments to remember.
💭 10:30 AM – Church Group Time
Dive deeper into the theme and what it means for you.
🍽️ 12:30 PM – Lunch
🕶️ 1:00 PM – Free Time with Your Group
Play games, chill out, hike, nap, laugh ‘til your stomach hurts-your group, your choice.
🍔 6:00 PM – Dinner
🔥 7:00 PM – Evening Worship
Wind down with music and reflection as the stars come out.
🌌 8:15 PM – Church Group Time
Talk, reflect, and prepare your heart for what’s next.
🔥 9:30 PM – BONFIRE NIGHT!
Think s’mores, songs, stories, and a few surprise moments under the stars.
😴 11:30 PM – Lights Out
Time to recharge.
SUNDAY: SEND-OFF WITH PURPOSE
☕ 8:00 AM – Breakfast
One last time to gather around the table.
🕊️ 9:00 AM – Closing Worship + Communion
A sacred and beautiful time to close out the weekend.
📸 10:00 AM – Group Photo & Goodbyes
Smile big-then head home ready to live the message.
📌 PRO TIP: Bring your Bible, a hoodie for the bonfire, your best group game face, and an open heart.
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