Bridgeport Retreat

Each fall, we take time as a church to focus on quality time, as a community, with God away from the city. We will worship together in song, play games, hear from our speaker, have times of small group discussion, and enjoy ample free time on the retreat center grounds. During the main sessions with our speaker, children will be invited to participate in their own programming - this is an event for everyone in our church family, regardless of age or life stage.

7:45 AM - Prayer Meeting
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:45 AM - 12PM - Session 1 - Adults will enjoy worship, teaching, and group discussion time. Children will participate in their own programming with dedicated childcare staff during this time.
12:30 -1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30 - 5:30 PM - Free Time - You are welcome to enjoy the retreat center grounds however you like. We will offer numerous opportunities for sports, creative activities, group walks, guidance for times of solitude & stillness with God, and board games. Children's programming will be provided from 4:00-5:30PM to allow parents some dedicated time for rest.
5:30 PM - Dinner
6:45 - 9:00 PM - Session 2 - While adults participate in the second worship, teaching, and group discussion time, children will enjoy a movie night and games.
9:00 PM - Want to stay up late? Join us for extended worship, board games, or just have some snacks and chat. All sleeping areas have quiet hours beginning at 10PM, but our common building will be open.

7:45 AM - Prayer Meeting
8:30 AM - Breakfast
9:30 AM - Group Photo
10AM - 12 PM - Session 3 - Our final worship, teaching, and discussion time. Children will have their own programming.

We must be packed up and checked out of our sleeping areas before lunch. Lunch is provided at the retreat center at 12:30.

During retreat, we will have three sessions for worship, teaching, and group discussion. Children will enjoy their own activities with dedicated childcare workers during these times, allowing parents to fully engage. You'll be assigned to a discussion group to meet with after each teaching session, giving you an opportunity to form friendships and build deeper relationships with others from the church.

Outside of our sessions, there is ample free time to enjoy the beautiful Geneva Lake path, play sports and games, talk with friends, and a playground for the kids.

We offer a variety of housing options at Conference Point Center. When choosing your housing option, you may consult the Conference Point Center website for images and details. Scroll to "Accommodations" for details on Soderquist Lodge, Delap & Zivin Hall.

Rooms will house between 2-6 people. You will be able to indicate who you would prefer to share a room with. Married couples are welcome to indicate a preference to stay together or with friends. Family housing, with private bathrooms and bunk beds, is available in each building.

All housing will have quiet hours beginning at 10PM, including in the common areas. You can stay up late in Cloverleaf, our common building.

Conference Point Center has a large dining hall and serves hot meals in addition to a salad bar.  Registration for retreat includes three meals on Saturday and two meals on Sunday. 

Children participate in their own programming during the adult worship, teaching, and discussion sessions.

A dedicated team of childcare workers will lead kids in games, free play, and a fun pajama party movie night.