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Harried and hurried, we disconnect with family, friends, and God.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the moment of creation, God's intention was that we would stop on a regular basis for rest and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eGod also made us to yearn for relationships and community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eHosting a weekend intergenerational retreat encourages sabbath time and deepens relationships within the whole congregation. It will offer a chance for all people of all ages to praise God, find a shared story, learn about one another, and discover the things that bind us together in Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetreats for Renewal presents 5 models of retreats and an overview for planning one. 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