St. John’s Intergenerational Retreat

Rooted in Jesus, Grounded in Love

Featuring Music That Makes Community

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Parish Retreat with Music That Makes Community – Registration is Open! 

Remember the joy of singing around a campfire, the warmth, the laughter, the sense of belonging? That’s the spirit Music That Makes Community will bring to our parish retreat: a day of Gathering, Singing, Listening, and Playing that opens us to God and to one another. This retreat isn’t just for singers; it’s about building the kind of community where every voice matters, where shared song sparks connection, strengthens courage, and helps us imagine together who we are becoming. 

We’ll begin with all-ages worship and close with a festive dinner and the Big Sing. In between, there will be workshops to choose from — some rooted in music, others in art, conversation, and reflection —all designed to nurture creativity, deepen connection, and equip us for lives of love and justice. While adults take part on campus, St. John’s Youth will head to Seacoast Climbs for a retreat of their own — full of rock climbing, teamwork, and fun.

Cost is $25/person (max $100/family). Pay what you can—give more if able, less if needed.

Please register by Sunday, September 21 to reserve your spot and help us get a count for food and climbing!

Why do we have a Parish Retreat?

Each year St. John’s sets aside a weekend in September to come together as a community to invite deeper reflection and connection within our community and get to know friends new and old. This is our chance to continue our work of building this whole-hearted community!