2025 CHURCHWIDE RETREAT

(2024’s recap video)

June 13-15, 2025 | GULL LAKE CENTRE

This a retreat for everyone! Come and enjoy time away, time with friends, and time with God.

2025 Theme: Discerning vocation through the transitions of life

registration & Sunday Service

Registration is CLOSED. Please get in touch with the office if you have further questions beyond the information below or need to inquire about your registration. 403-277-1831 (Office hours are 9am-2pm Tues-Thurs)

Please note: Sunday service on June 15th will be held at Gull Lake Centre at 10:30 am. We invite everyone to come out! Live stream will not be available, but a recording of the service will be uploaded at a later date.

Accomodation

Pod Cabins: 5 sets of bunk beds - Sleeps 10 per cabin
(Washroom, shower, and three sinks located in each pod cabin)

Cabins: 4 sets of bunk beds - Sleeps 9 per cabin.
(1 bottom bunk per cabin is a double bed).
(Washroom, shower, and three sinks located in each cabin)

Retreat Centre Upper: 10 rooms with 2 single beds in each - Sleeps 2 per room
(2 Washrooms located at the end of the hall)

Retreat Centre Lower: 7 rooms with 2 single beds in each - Sleeps 2 per room
(2 Washrooms located at the end of the hall)

The retreat centre has been renovated from our stay last year. It is the same layout, but updated windows and beds and a small communal kitchen located at the entrance.

Bedding: You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets/blankets for twin or double bed or a sleeping bag)

Pets: Unfortunately, there are NO pets allowed at the camp.

WHAT TO PACK:

• Sleeping bag (or bedding) and pillow

• Toiletries

• Bath Towel

• Floor Towel/Mat for outside the shower

• Rain jacket

• Water bottle

• Running shoes (indoor and outdoor)

• Comfortable clothes for a variety of weather conditions

• Pyjamas

• A swimsuit if you plan to play at the beach

  What not to pack:

• Alcohol, illegal drugs, etc.

• Peanuts or snacks which may contain peanuts or other nuts

Speaker

Gordon T. Smith - Executive Director of Christian Higher Education Canada (CHEC)

We are excited to have Dr. Smith with us, former president of Ambrose University, gifted educator and speaker, amazing husband, father, and grandfather. The weekend will be filled with incredible sessions, discussions, and thoughtful interactions.

Children’s Ministry

A separate children’s ministry will run in conjunction with Dr. Smith’s sessions.

Worship

We are excited to have the D’Apostolic Band with us in worship for the weekend. The band, from Nigeria, performed a concert for us last year and the combination of singing and instruments was outstanding, the sanctuary came alive with music and dancing. We look forward to worshipping with them this weekend!