Join us for a Confirmation Retreat at Rainbow Trail this fall and let us be partners with you in creating a fun atmosphere for learning in your confirmation program! We will sing songs, play games, learn together and play together in God’s beautiful creation.
Learning in a fun-filled camp atmosphere may be just what your kids need to bond together as a group and build relationships with other confirmands. Spend time in fellowship and learning with our extraordinary Rainbow Trail staff in the place your confirmands have grown to love. Our staff will lead your kids in crafts, team-building activities, outdoor activities such as hiking or archery, fun games and camp-style songs!
October 20-22, 2023
REGISTER HERE!
2023 Retreat Theme – Holy Trinity, Wholly Love
We talk about God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but what does that mean exactly? Join in as we spend a weekend getting to know God better and learning how each person of the Trinity reveals unique aspects of God’s character to the world. Through storytelling and worship; small groups and prayer stations; conversation and quiet; you’ll discover more about who God is and the amazing depths of God’s love for everyone.
Speaker – Pastor Nate Presinger
Pastor Nate Preisinger (or you can just call him Nate) earned his Bachelor’s Degree at St. Olaf College and received his Master of Divinity and a Certificate in Theological Education for Emerging Ministries at Wartburg Seminary. Since then, Nate has spent time as the Mission Developer of a young adult ministry in Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!), as the Director of Admissions at United Lutheran Seminary in Philadelphia (Yum Cheesesteaks!) and as the pastor of Lutheran churches in Buffalo, Philadelphia, and now in Denver at Bethany Lutheran Church (Hooray Lutherans!).
Nate is married to Amanda and they have three children, Evelyn (11), Solomon (9), and Miriam (5). Together they have fun creating and playing board games, hiking around Colorado, going to the library, and doing science experiments. Additionally, Nate enjoys listening to music, running on the High Line Canal, reading multiple books at the same time, practicing and teaching yoga, and watching or playing basketball.
RETREAT FEES
- Youth – $100 (non-refundable, $25/youth deposit due at registration; final balance is due upon arrival at Retreat)
- Adult – $75 (non-refundable, $25 deposit due at registration; ; final balance is due upon arrival at Retreat)
Fees cover the cost of food, lodging, and all of the great weekend activities!
If the church wants to pay for the deposit, the parent or adult leader can start the registration online and complete forms, until it is ready for the deposit payment. The registration should remain “in the cart.” The church can call our business office (719-276-5233) at that time, and we will complete the registration for the youth participant or adult leader.
If the church wishes to pay the balances due, they may send a check to Rainbow Trail Business Office, 107 S 9th, Suite B, Canon City, CO 81212, or pay by credit card by phone (719-276-5233) prior to the retreat. Outstanding balances due for individuals from a particular church can be obtained through our business office at info@rainbowtrail.org.
ADULT-TO-YOUTH RATIO
We require a minimum adult to youth ratio of 1:6 for each congregational group. This ratio applies to each gender separately. (For Example: 3 female and 9 male youth require 1 female sponsor and 2 male sponsors.)
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Friday
7:00 pm – Registration
8:00 – Gathering Songs/Games
Late Arrival
9:00 – Orientation and Introduction
9:15 – Worship
10:30 – Lights Out
Saturday
7:30 am – Morning Centering
8:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 am – Speaker Presentation
9:30 am – Small Group Rotations
Labyrinth, Meditation, Visual Art, Deep Listening, Mindful Eating
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Archery
Holy Yoga/Popshop
Arts and Crafts
Hike
4:30 pm- Free Time
5:00 – Dinner
6:15 -Speaker Presentation
7:00 – Evening Activity – Dance!
8:30 – Worship
9:30 – S’mores and Devotions
10:30 – Lights Out
Sunday
8:30 am – Morning Centering
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Worship
11:00 – Head home!
QUESTIONS?
Email Delta at delta@rainbowtrail.org, or call our Cañon City office at (719)276-5233!
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