Winter 2026: Nearness

Theme: “Nearness”

Verses:

1 As the deer pants for streams of water,
    so my soul pants for you, my God.
2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
    When can I go and meet with God? (Psalm 42:1-2)

Location: Alton Bay Christian Conference Center
5 Broadway Blvd, Alton Bay, NH 03810

Date: 1/2-1/4

Retreat Schedule

Friday (1/2)

6:30 pm | arrive

8:00 pm | orientation

8:30 pm | worship

11:00 pm | small groups

12:00 am | midnight snacks

Saturday (1/3)

8:00 am | wash up

9:00 am | breakfast

10:00 am | seminar

11:30 am | small groups

12:00 pm | lunch with small group

1:00 pm | group photo

1:15 pm | games!!

2:30 pm | hang out as family (starbucks run / board games)

5:30 pm | dinner

7:00 pm | reflection exercise

8:00 pm | worship

11:00 pm | small groups

12:00 am | midnight snacks

Sunday (1/4)

8:00 am | wash up

9:00 am | breakfast, pack

10:00 am | worship

11:45 am | go home