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SUMMARY:2023 Women's Retreat: Mission Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Location: Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 East Lake Rd.\, Dewittville\, NY 14728 \nRegister Online: click here \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n\nFull weekend $150; $10 discount if registered by 8/31\nSaturday only $100\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2023-womens-retreat-mission-meadows/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2023
DESCRIPTION:The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2022. \n\nWhere:\n\nThornapple Evangelical Covenant Church\n6595 Cascade Rd SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI \n\nDownloads:\n\n2023 Delegate Documents Booklet [pdf]\n2023 Financial Booklet [pdf]\n2023 Conference Awards [pdf]\n  \nQuestions?\n\nPlease contact Jody Eidnes at jody@greatlakes.cc\, 248-595-8098. \n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:Thornapple Covenant Church\, 6595 Cascade Rd SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20230207T203956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T203956Z
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SUMMARY:The GLC Church Chair Training Event
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Online\n \n\n Download Brochure [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/the-glc-church-chair-training-event/
LOCATION:Faith Covenant Chuch\, MI\, 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd.\, Farmington Hills\, MI\, 48331
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230128
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20220721T225251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T230218Z
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SUMMARY:ECC Midwinter 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging\, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Jacksonville\, FL\, January 23-27\, 2023. \n>> For more information\, visit Midwinter 2023.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/ecc-midwinter-2023/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Jacksonville\, 225 E Coastline Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32202
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
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SUMMARY:Fall Pastor & Spouse Retreat 2022
DESCRIPTION:Download Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf]\nRegister Online here. \nSpeakers – Herb & Paula Frost:\nHerb and Paula Frost are Covenant pastors who have been serving together in ministry since 1983. In addition to their experience ministering on numerous college campuses\, they have served as church planters in established churches\, and in various denominational roles. Currently\, Herb is serving as the Executive Minister of Develop Leaders and Ordered Ministry for the ECC while Paula is leaning into her love of practical theology by journeying alongside other ECC clergy through the ministries of spiritual direction and coaching. \nThey are the parents of three awesome adult children who are married to awesome spouses. Not surprisingly\, they have six awesome grandkids! \nLocation & Cost:\nThe retreat will be held at Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon\, Ohio. Please see the Retreat Brochure for cost and scholarship info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastor-spouse-retreat-2022/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221003
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20220721T224255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T230029Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Women's Retreat: Portage Lake Bible Camp
DESCRIPTION:Info TBD
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2022-womens-retreat-portage-lake/
LOCATION:Portage Lake Bible Camp\, 4158 Camp Delight Road\, Onekama\, MI\, 49675
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20220721T222744Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Women's Retreat: Mission Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Re-ignite: Hope in the Lord – Renew our Strength\nOnline Registration: Click Here\nMail-In Registration: Download Form \nSpeaker: Katie Castro \nKatie Castro is a movement leader who is committed to the pursuit of redemptive co-creation with God. She is a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple nonprofits and initiatives in the last decade ands who intends to spend the rest of her life building a flourishing world alongside her Creator. \nKatie currently leads Ally Co.\, coaches with the Women Speakers Collective\, preaches and speaks at invitation\, and is a church planter. In her spare time\, she leads at Community Helping Hands\, is part of the Infinitum Life team\, and writes for her own blog and as a guest contributor to others. \nKatie is mom to four\, wife to Javi\, and sister to many. Her friends affectionately call her “stubborn as a mule\,” a trait that she has been learning how to wield for good since childhood (and that she hopes her spicy 7-year-old will one day learn how to wield for good too). \nCamp Activities: \nTake advantage of all that camp has to offer; pool party \, indoor climbing wall\, pickle ball\, walks\, long conversations\, and water activities (weather permitting). \nFree time Saturday afternoon will allow you to enjoy camp or visit one of the local towns. \nWant to start the weekend early? Arrive anytime after 3pm on Friday\, Sept 16 and jump start the weekend. There will be a few options. You are welcome to enjoy the camp grounds or sit by the lake & relax with a bible\, coffee a book or just be. \nCost/Registration:\n• Early bird registration ……………………$150\n• Regular registration (after August 4) …. $160\n• Saturday only …………………………… $100
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/2022-womens-retreat-mission-meadows/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220626
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20211222T040657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T041244Z
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SUMMARY:Gather 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative session in the Evangelical Covenant Church.\nEvery congregation is entitled to representation as we worship God and celebrate what God has done throughout the year. We gather to discern future direction\, select leaders\, consecrate missionaries\, credential and ordain clergy and encourage one another to greater discipleship. We make determinations around funding the mission\, and we hear about the challenges and opportunities in front of us. In it all\, we get to meet new friends and strengthen old relationships. \nGather 2022 will take place in Kansas City\, MO. Location TBD.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/gather-2022/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20211222T042346Z
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2021. \n\nRegistration Info:\n\nClick Here to Register Online \nDownload Paper Registration Form [pdf] \n\nWhere:\n\nSanctuary Columbus Church\, 4142 Westerville Rd\, Columbus\, OH 43224 \nFaith Covenant Church\, 3607 Dempsey Rd\, Westerville\, OH 43081 \n\nTheme: Unity\n\nI have given them the glory that you gave me\, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.  John 17:22-23 \n\nDownload:\n\nClick here to download the 2022 Brochure [pdf]\n\n \nSchedule:\n\nFRIDAY – April 29 \n\n9:00am-12:00pm Ministerial Association Annual Meeting (at Sanctuary)\n12:15-1:30pm Lunch (both locations; people will need to choose lunch location ahead of time)\n1:45-3:15pm Workshop A (5 workshops: 3 at Sanctuary Columbus\, 2 at Faith)\n3:30-5:00pm Workshop B (5 workshops: 3 at Sanctuary Columbus\, 2 at Faith)\n5:30-6:30pm Dinner (at Faith)\n6:45-7:30pm Awards (at Faith)\n7:30-9:00pm Worship Service (at Faith)\n\nSATURDAY – April 30 \n\n8:30am-12:30pm GLC Annual Meeting (at Faith)\n12:30pm Boxed Lunch To Go\n\n\nCost:\n\n\nMinisterial Association Meeting (only) – $25 (early registration); $35 (later registration)\nGLC Delegate (only) – $65 (early registration); $80 (later registration)\nGLC Delegate & Ministerial Association Meeting – $80 (early registration); $100 (later registration)\nParticipant (only) – $15 (early registration); $20 (later registration)\nMeals (2 lunches\, 1 dinner) – approximately $40\n\n\nHotel Info:\n\nAloft Columbus Westerville\n32 Heatherdown Dr.\nWesterville\, Ohio 43081\n614-899-6560\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration 2022\nCost: $115\nCut-off date: 4/15/22 (by 5pm)\nReserve Online \n  \nHilton Garden Inn Columbus Easton\n3600 Morse Rd.\, Suite A\nColumbus\, Ohio 43230\n614-968-5200\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration Apr2022\nCost: 1 King $125\, 2 Queens $135\nCut-off date: 4/6/22\nReserve Online \n  \nHampton Inn & Suites Columbus Easton Area\n4150 Stelzer Rd.\nColumbus\, Ohio 43230\n614-473-9911\nReference: GLC Annual Celebration 2022\nCost: 1 King $89\, 1 King Studio Suite $99\nCut-off date: 3/27/22\nReserve Online \n\nQuestions?\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jody Eidnes via email (jody@greatlakes.cc) or phone (734-451-4670). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\n\nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting:\n\n \nFri\, Apr 29\, 9:00am-12:00pm \n\nSanctuary Columbus Church\n  \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\n \n\nPay Dues Online \n \n\nDownload Paper Dues Form [doc] \n\n\n  \n\n Delegate Documents:\n\n\n2022 Delegate Report Booklet [pdf]\nComplete GLC Financial Report Book [pdf]\nSchedule and addresses [pdf]
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220129
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20211222T034910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T035509Z
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SUMMARY:ECC Midwinter 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging\, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Chicago\, January 24-28\, 2022. \n>> For more information on Midwinter 2022\, go to midwinter.covchurch.org.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/ecc-midwinter-2022/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211107
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210827T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat: Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp
DESCRIPTION:Come Away with Me…a personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women\nWe didn’t want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together\, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.\n. \nNovember 6\, 2021\n\nCovenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp\, Jonesville\, VA\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nCost $30\nOnline Registration: cmmbc.org/glc-womens-retreat-south\nDownload Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form \n\n\nWe are offering several other 1-day retreats at different locations throughout Fall 2021. Click Here for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/womens-retreat-covenant-mountain-mission-bible-camp/
LOCATION:Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp\, 2390 Horse Hollow Road\, Jonesville\, VA\, 24263
CATEGORIES:Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210806T211148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T161720Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Pastors’ Retreat 2021
DESCRIPTION:Download Fall Pastors’ Retreat Brochure [pdf]\nRegistration Deadline: registration is closed \nSpeakers – Sharon and Jack Brown:\nThe Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Sharon and Jack Brown as our speakers for the 2021 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. Sharon and Jack have been serving in ministry together for over 25 years. Sharon is the author of the bestselling Sensible Shoes book series from InterVarsity Press\, and Jack currently serves as the Director of Spiritual Development at Compass College in Grand Rapids\, MI. For 10 years they co-pastored Redeemer Covenant Church in Caledonia\, MI\, and have also pastored churches in Scotland\, England\, Oklahoma\, and New Jersey. Two years ago they founded Abiding Way Minitries\, which provides spiritual formation resources for individuals\, small groups\, and congregations. The Browns are passionate about providing opportunities for followers of Jesus to unplug from a chaotic world and find the “good way” that leads to refreshment and renewal. \nLocation & Cost:\nThe retreat will be held at Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center in Oregon\, Ohio. Please see the Retreat Brochure for cost and scholarship info. \n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center\, 1750 State Park Rd #2\, Oregon\, OH\, 43616
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210827T155101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T160721Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat: West Bay Covenant Church
DESCRIPTION:Come Away with Me…a personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women\nWe didn’t want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together\, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.\n. \nOctober 9\, 2021\n\nWest Bay Covenant Church\, Traverse City\, MI\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nCost $30\nOnline Registration: fruitlandcovenant.org/glcwomenretreats\nDownload Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form \n\n\nWe are offering several other 1-day retreats at different locations throughout Fall 2021. Click Here for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/womens-retreat-west-bay-covenant-church/
LOCATION:West Bay Covenant Church\, 12720 S W Bay Shore Dr\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684
CATEGORIES:Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211003
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210827T154809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T160658Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat: Thornapple Covenant Church
DESCRIPTION:Come Away with Me…a personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women\nWe didn’t want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together\, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.\n. \nOctober 2\, 2021\n\nThornapple Covenant Church\, Grand Rapids\, MI\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nCost $30\nOnline Registration: fruitlandcovenant.org/glcwomenretreats\nDownload Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form \n\n\nWe are offering several other 1-day retreats at different locations throughout Fall 2021. Click Here for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/womens-retreat-thornapple-covenant-church/
LOCATION:Thornapple Covenant Church\, 6595 Cascade Rd SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49546
CATEGORIES:Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
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SUMMARY:Women's Retreat: Mission Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Come Away with Me…a personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women\nWe didn’t want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together\, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.\n. \nSeptember 25\, 2021\n\nMission Meadows Camp\, Dewittville\, NY\n9:00 am – 3:00 pm\nCost $30\nOnline Registration: https://missionmeadows.org/camp-and-retreats/womens-retreat-2021\nDownload Brochure and Mail-In Registration Form \n\n\nWe are offering several other 1-day retreats at different locations throughout Fall 2021. Click Here for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/womens-retreat-mission-meadows/
LOCATION:Camp Mission Meadows\, 5201 NY-430\, Dewittville\, NY\, 14728
CATEGORIES:Women
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
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SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2021 - Hope Again
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference Annual Celebration will be held virtually.\nThe GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2020. We look forward to connecting with you virtually. \n\n \nThe 2021 GLC Annual Celebration will include: \n[gdlr_space height="-6px"] \n\n\nGLC Ministerial Association Meeting; Friday\, April 23; 9:00am-12:00pm\nAward Ceremony; Friday\, April 23; 6:30-7:00pm\nVirtual lobby/chat with other attendees; Friday\, April 23; 7:00-7:15pm\nWorship Service; Friday\, April 23; 7:15-8:45pm\nGLC Annual Meeting; Saturday\, April 24; 8:30am-12:00pm\n\n\nQuestions? \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Peg Wolter via email (peg@greatlakes.cc) or phone (248-921-8336). \n\n\nClick the image to download the Annual Celebration Brochure \n\n \n\n\n\nDelegate Documents \n\nDelegate Documents Report Book\n2021 Financial report book\nAnti-Racism Cohorts flyer\nAward Brochure 2021\nCamp Mission Meadows\nCovenant Trust – Conference Annual Meeting Insert\nCrescendo Resources\nCriminal Justice flyer\nLove Mercy Do Justice: Shalom brochure\nMake & Deepen Disciples: Resources and Gatherings\nNational Covenant Properties flyer\nNational Covenant Properties Real Estate Services flyer\nResolution for the Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery\nSpiritual Direction brochure\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2021-hope-again/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210117T171248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T180823Z
UID:5745-1612270800-1612279800@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times (Feb 2 or 4)
DESCRIPTION:Feb 2 or 4\, 1-3:30pm CST\, Zoom$35/church team \nPlease consider the following workshop: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton.  \nPastors hear about soul care fairly regularly\, but this may be a new (and timely) concept for your leadership. For more information and registration details\, please Click Here.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/online-strengthening-the-soul-of-your-leadership-in-turbulent-times/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ECC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210202
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20210117T175721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T184135Z
UID:5772-1612137600-1612223999@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Midwinter 2021 (virtual in Feb)
DESCRIPTION:In response to the continued COVID-19 pandemic\, the Evangelical Covenant Church has officially postponed its upcoming Midwinter Conference\, originally scheduled to take place January 18-22\, 2021\, in Denver\, to January 2022. \nIn lieu of Midwinter\, the Covenant and the Ministerium will host virtual events in February\, the details of which will be shared through midwinter.covchurch.org when they are available.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/midwinter-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ECC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20201008T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T214814Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2020 Virtual Pastors Retreat
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please Click Here.\nBelow is a detailed description of the virtual retreat\, including guest speaker Al Tizon’s biography and session information. Please prayerfully consider attending! \n  \nWhole and Reconciled | Fall 2020 Virtual Pastors Retreat (spouses welcome!)\n“Whole-Gospel Ministry in a Polarized Culture: Pastoral Ministry in an Age of Political and Social Upheaval.” \nPolitical and Racial tensions are high\, civility is waning in society and the Church\, and we are in the midst of a global health pandemic that directly or indirectly affects everyone to whom we minister. Even at our best now\, most of us are feeling the effects of fatigue\, anxiety\, grief\, and discouragement. But our call to ministry has not diminished. It has just gotten more difficult. How does a pastor lead well\, care well\, and preach well in the most volatile cultural circumstances that our generation has experienced? \nAl Tizon – a pastor at heart with exceptional leadership and teaching gifts – will help us answer that question in our upcoming retreat as he shares wisdom gleaned during decades of ministry. His clear\, calm\, thoughtful voice of reason rooted in Biblical truth will remind us whose we are\, and offer pathways forward so that we and the people we serve may be “whole and reconciled” – to God and one another. \nJoin us November 9-11 via Zoom for this special time with colleagues across the Great Lakes Conference. Please Register Here. \n  \nGuest Speaker Al Tizon\nAl Tizon serves as the Executive Minister of the Covenant’s Serve Globally mission priority\, a position he stepped into in 2015. In this role he provides pastoral support and strategic direction for 105 Covenant missionaries who work with local partners in 25 countries. He also oversees Covenant World Relief\, The Paul Carlson Partnership\, Covenant Kids Congo\, Global Engagements\, and The Center for World Christian Studies. Meanwhile\, Al serves as Associate Professor of Missional and Global Leadership at North Park Theological Seminary.  In his 31 years of full time ministry – which included 5 years as Lead Pastor of Berkley Covenant Church in Berkley\, CA – Al has engaged in community development\, church leadership\, advocacy\, and urban ministry in the United States and the Philippines. Prior to stepping into the role of Executive Minister\, Al was a professor at Palmer Theological Seminary (formerly Eastern Seminary) for 9 years.  He is the author of multiple books\, including Whole and Reconciled; Missional Preaching; Transformation after Lausanne;  and co-editor of two. Al is married to Janice and together they are parents of 4 adult children. Al is passionate about missiology\, his five grandchildren\, their Great Dane “Dude\,” sushi\, and racquetball.  To learn about his zest for adventure\, ask him sometime about his favorite rock climbing experience. \n  \nRetreat Sessions | November 9 – 10\, 2020 (Eastern)\nMonday | 7 PM – 9 PM | Welcome\, worship and speaker \nTuesday | 9 AM – 11 AM | Welcome\, worship and speaker \nTuesday | 2 PM – 4 PM | Space to Breathe; optional time to engage in a spiritual practice led by Jennifer Andersson. \nTuesday | 7 PM – 9 PM | Welcome\, worship\, speaker and communion \n  \nOptional Session | November 11\, 2020 (Eastern)\nWednesday | 9 AM – 11 AM | A deeper dive; an open time for questions and answers and next steps with Al Tizon.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/fall-pastors-retreat-2020/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20201022T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T173537Z
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SUMMARY:Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Who: Church Chairs \nWhen: Nov 5\, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nPresenter: Paul Lessard\, Executive Minister of Start and Strengthen Churches \nRegister in Advance: After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nDescription: \nThe last 6 months have been tough. The effects of COVID-19\, escalating racial tension\, and increasing political polarization have all seeped into our churches in some form\, taken a toll\, and left us with an abiding sense of uncertainty about the future. Most of us are experiencing fatigue borne of long work hours and constant multitasking among competing priorities (family\, work\, school\, church\, etc.). Most of us have been affected by local or state restrictions on gathering. Some of us have had to address conflict within our churches over the pursuit of racial righteousness\, the wearing of masks\, or the timing of a return to in-person worship. And when we are honest\, there is more than a little uncertainty about what the future holds. (Which of our members won’t come back? Will we ever get back to ‘normal’?) Our Pastors are feeling the weight of this season and our Church Chairs are as well. You didn’t sign up for THIS! Yet here you are. Though you might consider yourself an unlikely person to help lead your church through one of the most intense and challenging seasons that the Church has ever experienced\, you were in fact elected by your congregation to do so. Because it can be a lonely\, isolating\, uncomfortable space\, I’m grateful that you continue to serve\, and I long for you to be encouraged in your role.   \nThe GLC has asked Paul Lessard\, the ECC’s Executive Minister of Start and Strengthen Churches (SSC) to share a word with the Chairs of our GLC Churches about “Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times.” It is a thoughtful message rooted in the story of Lydia and the church plant in Philippi (Acts 16) through which Paul shows how the Lord has prepared us through the call on our life\, to lead in times for which we feel unsuited and unprepared. His message is one of encouragement and affirmation in these days when it can be difficult to lead.  It is a message he has shared with a number of church leaders and pastors in recent weeks through his various connections across the country.  It has been well received and much appreciated. In addition to hearing from Paul\, there will be an opportunity to ask questions\, meet some other GLC Church Chairs and pray for one another.    \nPaul was elected to serve as Executive Minister of SSC in 2019. In the role he oversees both Church Planting and Congregational Vitality Ministries for our entire denomination. Prior to this role he worked as a lead pastor\, a worship pastor\, a consultant for churches\, mission agencies and other non-profits\, and as a college instructor and administrator. Paul is deeply committed to the Gospel\, and to Christ’s Church. He has been in full time ministry for 32 years and cares deeply for both pastors and lay leaders.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/being-an-unlikely-leader-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20201022T171730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T173744Z
UID:5617-1603531800-1603540800@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference is hosting a fantastic webinar: Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis\, delivered by National Covenant Properties and speaker Rob Hall. Please consider taking advantage of this FREE opportunity to hear from the experts. \nTopic: Managing Finances and Facilities in a Crisis by National Covenant Properties \nSpeaker: Rob Hall (Vice President – Real Estate Services National Covenant Properties) \nClick Here to Register in advance for this webinar by clicking the link below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nThank you for considering this opportunity!
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/managing-finances-facilities-in-a-crisis/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200628
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20191219T213245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T160807Z
UID:4991-1593043200-1593302399@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Gather 2020 (Cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:See Cancellation Announcement here.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/gather-2020/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ECC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200503
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20190531T073539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T025756Z
UID:3328-1588291200-1588463999@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:GLC Annual Celebration 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Conference Annual Celebration has been moved to May 1 and May 2\, 2020. All meetings will be digital/virtual.\n\nThe GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2019. We hope to connect with you virtually! \n \nThe Annual Celebration will encompass: \n[gdlr_space height="-6px"] \n\n\n\n\nThe GLC Ministerial Association Meeting (May 1; 9:00am to noon EDT) and\nThe GLC Annual Meeting (May 2; 9:00am to noon EDT).\nBoth of these meetings will be digital/virtual meetings through a webinar program by Zoom.\n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Peg Wolter (248-921-8336; peg@greatlakes.cc) or Jody Eidnes (734-451-4670; jody@greatlakes.cc). \n\n  \n\n\n\nGLC Annual Celebration\nGLC Annual Meeting:\n\nSat\, May 2\, 9:00am-12:00pm\n  \nRegistration\nCLICK HERE to register. \nDelegates/minsters need to register themselves for these meetings. \nAfter registration the delegate/minster will receive a receipt. About 2 weeks prior to the meetings each registrant will receive a link to one or both meetings (depending on their registration) plus instructions. \n  \nPractice Zoom Session – April 25\nOn April 25 at 11:00am (EDT)\, there will be a practice session for anyone who wishes to practice connecting and being part of the webinar. An email will go out to all registrants prior to the practice session with the link and instructions for the practice session. \n  \nCost – FREE\nThere will be no cost to the churches for delegates to participate in the GLC Annual Meeting\, as well as no cost for pastors to participate in the GLC Ministerial Association Meeting. \n  \nInstructions For Those Who Have Already Registered\nIf the delegates/ministers from your church have already registered\, they will be receiving a call or an e-mail from us – if they provided such information when they registered. They will be advised of the change to the meeting\, that they/the church will be receiving a refund (amount depends on what the delegate/minister originally paid)\, and that they should cancel any hotel reservation for the Columbus area for the April 24-25 original dates of the GLC Annual Celebration. \nChurch offices and ministers\, if you registered the delegates/ministers from your church and you filled in the delegate/minister contact info with the church contact info\, please be proactive in contacting the GLC with the  correct way to contact your delegates/ministers (call Peg Wolter of the GLC office at 248-921-8336). \n  \nDelegate Selection\nWho may send delegates (and how many) to the GLC Annual Meeting? Please see the excerpt below from the Bylaws of the GLC Constitution. \nARTICLE II \nThe Annual Meeting \nSection 2.2. Delegates. \n\nMember congregations shall be entitled to representation as follows: congregations up to 100 members\, two delegates; congregations with 101 to 200 members\, three delegates; congregations with 201 to 300 members\, four delegates; congregations with 301 or more members\, fivedelegates.\nThe Superintendent and members of the Executive Board shall be ex-officio delegates.\nEach standing commission shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach association recognized by the GLC shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach affiliated corporation and institution shall be entitled to one delegate.\nEach delegate to an Annual Meeting shall be a member of an ECC congregation.  Delegates representing local congregations shall be members of the congregation they represent.  No delegate may represent more than one entity\, except a member in good standing of the Ministerial Association serving two or more congregations may represent those churches being served\, yet with only one vote.  A member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is serving as an interim pastor in a member congregation may serve as a delegate from that congregation without being a member of that congregation.\nThe names of all delegates and alternate delegates shall be registered with the secretary prior to the Annual Meeting\nA church plant within the GLC that is not yet a member congregation may send two advisors to the Annual Meeting.\nA member in good standing of the Ministerial Association who is not a delegate may be an advisor to the Annual Meeting.\nWith the consent of the Executive Board\, a congregation that cooperates with and supports the ECC but is not a member of the ECC for a reason approved by the Executive Board may send one advisor to the Annual Meeting.\nHonorary delegates may be recognized by the Annual Meeting. Honorary delegates shall be advisors to the Annual Meeting.\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nGLC Ministerium\nGLC Ministerial Annual Meeting:\n\n\n\nFri\, May 1\, 9:00am-12:00pm\n  \nMinisterial Association Dues\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to pay Ministerial Association dues. \n\n\n  \nDelegate Documents \nAnnual Celebration Agenda 2020 [pdf]\nDelegate Documents [pdf]\nAnnual Report [pdf]\nFinancial Report [pdf]\nChurch Planting Report [pdf]\nCamping Report [pdf]\nMinistry Awards Brochure [pdf]\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-annual-celebration-2020/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20200312T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T161525Z
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SUMMARY:Financial and Real Estate Training Seminar @ Annual Celebration (Cancelled for Apr 24)
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED\n  \n\n Register Online\nAre you sure that you are following current regulations for pastoral compensation? Do your practices of recording\, managing and reporting your church finances prevent inadvertent mistakes (or the unthinkable)? Are you maximizing your effectiveness in mission by communicating well about church finances with your congregation?  Could a Capital Campaign benefit your overall mission?   \nIf you are at all uncertain about the answers to those questions\, please consider sending people from your church’s Leadership Team or Council to the FINANCIAL AND REAL ESTATE TRAINING SEMINAR on Friday\, April 24 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. \nThe seminar will take place at Sanctuary Columbus Church in Columbus\, OH\, (see map below) in conjunction with our Annual Celebration. \nWe have offered this event in years past. The key presenters are experts in their respective fields of Finance (Capin Crouse CPA\, Indianapolis) and Real Estate (Rob Hall\, ECC National Covenant Properties). The seminar is designed for Finance Officers\, Financial Secretaries\, Treasurers\, Finance Committee members and Church Chairs.   \nParticipants have found it to be extremely helpful. John Gardner\, pastor of Cheboygan Covenant Church in northern Michigan had this to say after his experience last year:  \n“I had a great experience at the NCP Financial Workshop\, which helped our team focus our efforts and gave us shared language that was helpful to both volunteers and staff. Because of the workshop\, our finances now have accountability and excellence.” \nRegistration for this Seminar is separate from the Annual Celebration registration\, but participants will be able to attend the Friday banquet and serve their church as a delegate to the Annual Meeting (if elected to do so by their church).  \n  \n Register Online\n\n\n Download Brochure [pdf]\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/financial-and-real-estate-training-seminar/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Columbus Church\, 4142 Westerville Rd\, Columbus\, OH\, 43224
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200327
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20200218T175750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T181847Z
UID:5167-1585008000-1585267199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:​COACH Model for Christian Leaders (cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 UPDATE:\nAs you may know\, all ECC events have been postponed or cancelled in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Our priority is your safety and wellbeing.  We are currently reviewing next steps as it relates to rescheduling and other events.  Once we have collectively finalized the schedule\, we will send out an email with related updates including logistics. \nAll attendees will receive their registration reimbursements via EventBright.  If you have additional receipts such as airfare\, please click on the link below to submit a reimbursement request.  Also\, please attach all receipts including airline cancellation emails.  If you have additional questions or concerns\, please contact our office. \nReimbursement link: https://ECCStartandStrengthenChurches.formstack.com/forms/mv_reimburse \nEmail:  SSCAdminCore@covchurch.org \nMy direct phone number: (773) 907-3346 \nThank you\,\nZulma Gonzalez \nStart & Strengthen Churches\nEvangelical Covenant Church\n8303 W. Higgins Rd.\nChicago\, IL 60631\n(773) 907-3346\nzulma.gonzalez@covchurch.org \n  \nDate: Tue Mar 24 – Thur Mar 26\, 9am-5pm\nThese training sessions are 3 full days\, beginning each day at 9am and ending at about 5pm\, so please plan travel accordingly. \nHost: LifeChurch Canton\, 7001 N Haggerty Rd\, Canton\, MI 48187 \nRegistration Link: eventbrite.com/coach-training-english-canton-mi \nCost: $175 for the training \nAdditionally\, registrants will be responsible for their hotel and some meals. \nHotel: TownePlace Suites Canton\, 5780 Haggerty Rd\, Canton\, MI 48187\nPlease call the hotel front desk or events team directly at 734.844.0077 and mention group code “COVS” to receive the discounted rate. Discounted room pricing will only be available until our room block is full OR until 3/3/2020 — whichever comes first. \n​ \nCOACH Model for Christian Leaders is a resource that has been used in over 70 countries over the last 20 years.  The ECC is working hard to introduce this coaching model across the denomination because they believe that coaching will be a game changer for us denominationally. \nStudies show that training is valuable\, but equipping\, coupled with coaching\, results in a significant increase in fruitfulness in ministry\, helps develop leaders\, reduces ministry isolation\, and provides a level of resourcing and support most pastors and leaders need. \nThe training is for anyone — pastors or lay leaders — who would like to be a coach to someone else. The content of the Coach Model is not specific to any mission priority\, which is what makes this resource such a powerful tool. Thus\, it works for Vitality coaches\, Church Plant coaches\, life coaches\, pastors who want to coach lay leaders\, lay leaders who want to coach others\, etc. \nThe Great Lakes Conference is being asked to identify some prospective coaches and encourage them to attend. Additionally\, people may self-select to go (and should self-select if they think this training would be beneficial). \n  \n \nIntroduction to The COACH Model® from Keith Webb on Vimeo. \nQuestions? — Please direct all questions to: \nStart and Strengthen Churches\nsscadmincore@covchurch.org\n773.299.7267
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/coach-model-for-christian-leaders/
LOCATION:LifeChurch Canton\,\, 7001 North Haggerty Road\, Canton\, MI\, 48187
CATEGORIES:ECC,GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200201
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20190531T073121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T175256Z
UID:3325-1580083200-1580515199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:ECC Midwinter 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging\, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Chicago\, January 27-31\, 2020. \n>> For more information on Midwinter 2020\, go to midwinter.covchurch.org. \n>> For pre-events like the Youth Workers Connection and Children’s Ministry Leadership Connection\, please visit midwinter.covchurch.org/pre-events
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/ecc-midwinter-2020/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20191219T210428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T211533Z
UID:4977-1579890600-1580126400@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Youth Worker Connection @ Midwinter
DESCRIPTION:YWC is specifically designed to train\, connect\, and encourage youth workers from all across the denomination. View the YWC schedule which includes our full speaker list. Register today! We would love to see you in Chicago at YWC! Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/ywc for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/midwinter-youth-worker-connection/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
CATEGORIES:ECC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20191219T211053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T211557Z
UID:4981-1579883400-1580126400@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:Children’s Ministry Leaders Connection @ Midwinter
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join with other children and family ministry leaders for an encouraging and uplifting weekend of worship\, training\, coaching\, fellowship\, and conversation groups\, with keynote speakers Michelle Anthony\, Arlene Pellicane\, Jean Cheng Gorman\, and more. Registration includes joint Monday morning bonus session with Youth Workers Connection and speaker Mark Oestreicher. Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/cmlc for more info.
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/midwinter-childrens-ministry-leaders-connection/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency O’Hare\, 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave.\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200102
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20191219T205910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T205910Z
UID:4975-1577059200-1577923199@greatlakes.cc
SUMMARY:GLC Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/glc-office-closed/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:GLC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260423T184205
CREATED:20190918T152841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T152938Z
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SUMMARY:Women Ministries Retreat - South
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to deepen your relationship with God by spending time with Him at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to “Be still and know that I am God.” Our retreat will provide opportunities for you to unplug from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and grow deeper in your relationship with God. \nOur retreat speaker is Beth Chilcoat\, who alongside her husband\, David\, spent their early years starting Young Life in Columbus\, Ohio. When David received a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)\, he and Beth wrote an online journal that she later made into a book (“Nobody Tells a Dying Guy to Shut Up”) about trusting God in hard places. \nVisit CMMBC.org for more details and registration
URL:https://greatlakes.cc/event/women-ministries-retreat-south/
LOCATION:Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp\, 2390 Horse Hollow Road\, Jonesville\, VA\, 24263
CATEGORIES:GLC,Women
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