Nearly all of the great men and women of the Bible took time
to get away and spend a few days with God. Sometimes it was a true
wilderness experience, other times, as with the Lord Jesus, He often
went up into the hills just to enjoy His Father. Here at Calvary Chapel
we value following their good examples by occasionally getting away from
the cares of everyday life and setting aside a whole weekend, or just a
day, to fellowship together with the Lord.
Our
Retreats often involve the Men's, Women's, or Youth ministries of the
church, and typically consist of a weekend of worship, prayer, Bible
study, and fellowship. Held at a nearby retreat facility, our retreats
frequently involve special guest speakers and, as always, lots of
excellent food.
During the summer, many of our
families will attend our Family Camp, a mostly no-agenda weekend of
great food (of course!), warm fellowship and lots of outdoor recreation.
On
some of our national holidays, we will gather for an all-church Picnic
and Baptism, usually at the American River.
Occasionally
we offer special one-day seminars, usually held at the church. Seminars
of the past have featured guest speakers such as Gayle Erwin, Ken
Needham, Duane and Terry Clark, and Dr. Thomas Kindell, speaking on
subjects ranging from the Nature of Christ to Marriage Enrichment to the
Creation-Evolution Debate.
All camps,
retreats, and seminars are offered at the lowest possible cost to the
individual, with some presented on a love offering basis and others
completely free of charge.