This September, like the last twenty-six, the men of Gloria Dei gathered for the 27th Annual “Fall Retreat.”  The retreat took place on the shores of Fish Hook Lake at the Northern Pines United Methodist Assembly Grounds just outside Park Rapids, MN.  The weekend gathering included a lot of fun and laughter, meaningful fellowship, discussion sessions and worship. 

In addition to the sessions centered on the chosen theme ("Men On A Mission: New Journeys On Well Worn Paths") for the weekend, opportunities were available for worship are available on Friday evening when we gathered for Holden Evening Prayer, and on Sunday morning for the Service of Holy Communion. Both Friday’s and Sunday’s services were held in the camp’s beautiful lakeside chapel.

Everyone had a place on this retreat...all were welcome and the opportunities for men of Gloria Dei to get to know and connect with one another were many.  Whether it was gathering at the table for a meal, biking or rollerblading the Heartland Trail, playing a round of golf, quiet time in a fishing boat, hiking at the Headwaters of the Mississippi, sitting on the dock and watching the sunset, taking a walk, reading a book, worship, spiritual reflection, taking an afternoon nap, a good game of cards, “schmoozing” in the kitchen...whatever the activity...the Fall Retreat was an enriching, relaxing and enjoyable time for all.

Please consider attending the 2007 Men's Retreat which will be held September 13 - 16, 2007.

Image Gallery: Fall Retreat 2006
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