Northeast GRAD WINTER RETREAT 2021
A Call to the Common Good
You’re invited to join us for a 24-hour personal spiritual retreat as we learn from the Book of Nehemiah and gather with other graduate students across the Northeast.
The Book of Nehemiah is a story about starting over again. Following the recent trauma of exile, Israel turns to God in prayer and receives a call to rebuild the fallen walls of Jerusalem. It is a call to overcome shame and despair and to participation in renewal. It is a call to the Common Good, the theme for this year’s retreat.
As 2020 comes to an end and as we continue to wait for a vaccine, perhaps you are longing for a fresh start? Perhaps you have broken walls that need rebuilding? Perhaps you are longing for renewal?
We will gather together in large groups to worship and learn from Anna Lee-Winans as she leads us into reflection on the story of Nehemiah. We will have a guided morning quiet time, small groups by schools, optional corporate prayer and one-on-one prayer ministry. We will also have afternoon seminars that will explore ways we can participate in the common good in our graduate context. You'll also receive a care package in the mail!
Nehemiah reminds us that exile is not the end of the story. It reminds us that God is bringing renewal to and through those who seek him and respond to his call to the common good. Join us
When & Where: The retreat starts at 7pm ET on Friday, Jan. 22nd and ends Saturday, Jan 23rd at 6pm ET and will be virtual. Check out the retreat schedule at the bottom for details.
Registration Fee: $15. If you are a student who does not live in the US, you do not need to pay a registration fee. US participants, your registration includes a care package we would like to send you by mail. Only those registered by January 14 will receive a package before the retreat. If you register after January 14 you will receive your package after the retreat.
We do not want money to get in the way of anyone attending. If you would like to find out about scholarship opportunities, please contact your school's InterVarsity Staff before you register. If you don't know who your staff is, you can email the registrar.
Questions? If you have any questions, feel free to contact the registrar.
The Book of Nehemiah is a story about starting over again. Following the recent trauma of exile, Israel turns to God in prayer and receives a call to rebuild the fallen walls of Jerusalem. It is a call to overcome shame and despair and to participation in renewal. It is a call to the Common Good, the theme for this year’s retreat.
As 2020 comes to an end and as we continue to wait for a vaccine, perhaps you are longing for a fresh start? Perhaps you have broken walls that need rebuilding? Perhaps you are longing for renewal?
We will gather together in large groups to worship and learn from Anna Lee-Winans as she leads us into reflection on the story of Nehemiah. We will have a guided morning quiet time, small groups by schools, optional corporate prayer and one-on-one prayer ministry. We will also have afternoon seminars that will explore ways we can participate in the common good in our graduate context. You'll also receive a care package in the mail!
Nehemiah reminds us that exile is not the end of the story. It reminds us that God is bringing renewal to and through those who seek him and respond to his call to the common good. Join us
When & Where: The retreat starts at 7pm ET on Friday, Jan. 22nd and ends Saturday, Jan 23rd at 6pm ET and will be virtual. Check out the retreat schedule at the bottom for details.
Registration Fee: $15. If you are a student who does not live in the US, you do not need to pay a registration fee. US participants, your registration includes a care package we would like to send you by mail. Only those registered by January 14 will receive a package before the retreat. If you register after January 14 you will receive your package after the retreat.
We do not want money to get in the way of anyone attending. If you would like to find out about scholarship opportunities, please contact your school's InterVarsity Staff before you register. If you don't know who your staff is, you can email the registrar.
Questions? If you have any questions, feel free to contact the registrar.
Winter RETREAT - DETAILS
Speaker: Anna Lee-Winans is InterVarsity's National Director for Discipleship and Growth. Previously to this position, she spent many years as the Area Ministry Director for Graduate and Faculty Ministries in New York City. She lives in Queens, NY with her husband and two daughters.
Saturday afternoon Seminars: At this retreat, we will have a seminar slot with 5 options that explore ways we can live into the call to the Common Good. We will ask you to RSVP for a seminar when you register. Our hope in these 90 minutes is to explore different ways that we can find renewal in God and pursue the Common Good. This will be opportunity to hear stories, think together, interact and ask questions. Below are the seminar descriptions. The seminar options are:
Saturday afternoon Seminars: At this retreat, we will have a seminar slot with 5 options that explore ways we can live into the call to the Common Good. We will ask you to RSVP for a seminar when you register. Our hope in these 90 minutes is to explore different ways that we can find renewal in God and pursue the Common Good. This will be opportunity to hear stories, think together, interact and ask questions. Below are the seminar descriptions. The seminar options are:
- Self-care
- Evangelism
- Communicating Across Differences
- Intercessory Prayer Training
- Work as a Sacred Calling
Schedule
Friday, Jan 22
7 - 8:30pm Worship & Speaker
Saturday, Jan 23
morning On-Your-Own Quiet Reflection with Prayer Guide
11am - 12pm *Optional* One-on-One Prayer Ministry with a InterVarsity staff
12 - 1pm Small group over Lunch!
1:30 - 3pm Seminars
4pm - 5:30pm Worship & Speaker
*(all times are in EST)
Friday, Jan 22
7 - 8:30pm Worship & Speaker
Saturday, Jan 23
morning On-Your-Own Quiet Reflection with Prayer Guide
11am - 12pm *Optional* One-on-One Prayer Ministry with a InterVarsity staff
12 - 1pm Small group over Lunch!
1:30 - 3pm Seminars
4pm - 5:30pm Worship & Speaker
*(all times are in EST)