“Broken to Beautiful” is the theme of a fall retreat planned by First Congregational United Church of Christ in Fort Atkinson.
The public is invited to join congregation members Friday through Sunday, Sept. 26-28, at the Daycholah Center on the southeastern shore of Green Lake in Ripon.
The per-person fee of $270 covers two nights in the Oak Mound Lodge, six meals, faith experiences and fieldtrips.
Persons with several family members attending or for whom participation would be a financial hardship are encouraged to speak with the Rev. Dr. Sara Rabe, pastor of First Congregational UCC.
Activities might include nature walks, birding, fishing, service projects, Bible study, arts and crafts, music, games, fieldtrips and more. A visit to the Wes Hunting Studio Glass in Princeton is planned. Morning devotions, evening vespers and Sunday worship also are slated. Programs and the final schedule will be based on the makeup and input of attendees.
All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Friday’s arrival time is flexible, at 11:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. to accommodate work schedules. Departure is set for 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
The registration deadline is Aug. 17. Register online at https://fortfcc.org/forms. A paper registration form can be downloaded and also is available at the church, located at 31 W. Milwaukee Ave. in Fort Atkinson.
This marks First Congregational UCC’s third annual retreat to the Daycholah Center, affiliated with United Church Camps Outdoor Ministry. Located at W1010 Spring Grove Road in Ripon, this sacred place is the ancestral homeland of the Menomonie, Ojibwa and Ho Chunk Nations.
For more information, contact Pastor Rabe at (920) 563-4802.
