Church Retreat
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19
Friday, July 17 - Sunday, July 19
Dates: Friday, July 17 @ 6pm - Sunday, July 19 @ 3pm
Location: Black Moshannon State Park Group Camping Area
Cost: FREE!
Food: Bring your own except for Saturday evening. A meal will be provided for all attendees at 6pm.
Registration: Please register (Registration Forms coming soon) by July 10 if possible, but last-minute visitors are welcome!
This event is open to GFC members and visitors.
The church retreat will be happening rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, we may consider canceling. This page will be updated accordingly.
We have reserved Group camping site #01, 02, & 03 for those who wish to camp. There are picnic tables, a campfire pit, charcoal grills, and toilets in the vicinity. For those who do not wish to camp, you are invited to make day trips, but please still register (forms coming soon).
Restrooms are nearby, and showers are available there too.
There is spotty cell phone service.
Sunday's worship service will take place at Black Moshannon State Park only.
We will meet in the shaded pavilion (Pavillion by Group Camping). You can also bring your own seating.
There will be no service at the William Street location, nor will there be a streaming option.
The sermon audio will be recorded (if possible).
If "no rain" to "moderate rain" is predicted, we will meet at Black Moshannon. If heavy rain or thunderstorms are predicted for Sunday (or move through late Saturday night), we will meet in the church building. Check back at this page for the latest details before traveling to Black Moshannon. We will make a decision about the Sunday service by 8am Sunday morning.
If the service will NOT take place at Black Moshannon, an email will also be sent to church@gfcsc.org. (Not on the email list? Sign up here!)
Food & drinks (except for Saturday night; dinner is provided)
Chairs / blankets
Games (board games and lawn games)
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Bible & pen
Tent and sleeping bag (etc.)
Friday
Arrive anytime after 4pm
6pm: Dinner (BYO food)
Saturday
Breakfast & lunch are on your own
All day: hiking, beach, canoeing (BYO), lawn games (BYO)
6:00pm: Dinner is provided at Group Camping Pavillion
Sunday
Breakfast & lunch are on your own
10am: Worship service
3pm: Pack up & depart