Fall Retreat
Join us at Fall Retreat!
September 19-21
Join hundreds of college students for our Fall Retreat, happening September 19-21! Fall retreat is an awesome opportunity to get away from the day-to-day and experience a weekend of pursuing God together. There will be engaging teachings, dynamic worship, small group times, and lots of time to connect & hang out.
The Author of Life
In Acts 3:15, Peter bears witness to a wild story when he proclaims,
“You killed the Author of Life, but God raised Him from the dead.”
If Jesus really is the Author of Life, then the life we live is not meant to be a blueprint to go according to our plans, but a story fraught with danger, conflict, miracles, fellowship, and faith.
If Jesus is the Author of Life, then we are characters in the plot of the greatest story ever told, a story much bigger than any one of us, a story that is ultimately not about us but about God.
As we are all making our plans for the year ahead and for our lives, let's not forget who the true Author of Life is. Consider this announcement the knock at your door that may well change the story of your life forever.
Where is Fall Retreat & how will I get there?
FaHoLo Campground and Conference Center
3000 Mount Hope Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240
FaHoLo Campground is 30 minutes from Ypsi/Ann Arbor, and a about an hour and fifteen minutes from Detroit, depending on traffic. We will arrange rides and carpool together. Email info@newlifeypsi.org if you need more help or have questions.
What is the Schedule?
Fall Retreat Schedule:
Friday Night
5-6:45pm Arrive at FaHoLo
7-8:30pm Main Session #1
8:30-9pm Small Groups (w/ your church)
9pm- Church Fun Time
Saturday
8:30-9:30am Breakfast
9:40-10:45am Main Session #2
10:45-11:40am Quiet Time/TAWG
11:40am-12:30pm Small Groups
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-5:30pm Free Time
1:30-2:30pm Optional Workshops 1
2:45-4:15pm Optional Organized Fun (Check with church leaders)
4:30-5:30pm Optional Workshops 2
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
6:45-8:30pm Main Session #3
8:30-9:30pm Church Time
Sunday Morning
8-9am Breakfast
Head home after breakfast
How much is it?
The cost for the Fall Retreat includes lodging and meals for the duration of the retreat. You’ll be responsible for dinner on Friday night as well as the cost of gas to get back & forth to FaHoLo
Full Retreat Registration - $59
Most students, this is the option for you.
*NEW* Freshman-Only Rate Free!
If you are a freshman college student, select "Full Retreat" and use the promo code AUTHOROFLIFE to make your Fall Retreat registration cost $0! Please only use this code if you are a freshman student :)
Friday Evening Only - $15
If you are attending on Friday but not spending the night.
Saturday Only - $40
If you are coming for just the day on Saturday. Lunch and dinner are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the Fall Retreat cost is too much for me to pay?
We don’t want finances to be a barrier for anyone who wants to come to Fall Retreat. If the cost feels like a barrier to you attending, we’d love for you to apply for a scholarship by emailing scholarships@newlifeypsi.org - Type “I need one” in the subject and body of the email and let us know a bit about your situation.
What should I bring?
Please bring: bedding (a sleeping bag or sheets work great), towel, toiletries, Bible, journal, water bottle, gas money for your driver, and anything you want to have for free time (cards, sports stuff, bluetooth speaker, etc).
If you have any additional questions about the retreat please contact your Community Group Leader or a staff member, or for questions about attending contact events@nlcweb.org
We’re excited to see you at Fall Retreat!