Twenty years ago this fall, I first learned the value of retreats. There is no place better than a retreat for quickly building strong relationships. As a first-year student at UVA, I was trying to find connections to Christian community. I went a few times to a fellowship group called FCA. Everyone was friendly enough, […]
I woke up at 5am on Nov. 23, 2006 to the sounds of my dad’s footsteps and something being dragged into the kitchen. Rising from my bed, I opened my door, peered out, and saw the small television under his arm. It occurred to me that it was Thanksgiving! This day each year my dad […]
Spots are filling up fast for this year’s annual fall retreat, but there is still time to make memories with us. Taking place in beautiful Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA (about a 2.5 hour ride from the Washington, D.C. area), the retreat is a terrific opportunity to escape the Beltway for a few days […]
The Problem of Race and the Power of the Cross The tragic events that unfolded in Charlottesville over the summer are a vivid reminder that racism and racial tensions are alive and well. Senseless violence and hate is leaving us at a loss desperate for answers. But what are we to do – and what […]
Fall is upon us and that means that the Restoration Anglican Church Fall Retreat is right around the corner. To those who have been there before, here’s your chance to do it all over again. And for those who have never been, here are just a handful of reasons why you should sign up – […]
Where can you find Geocaching, hiking, lawn games and a vineyard all in one place? If you answered the Restoration Retreat, you’d be right! There are only a few spots remaining and the October 2 deadline to sign up is fast approaching. If you act now, you can secure your spot to join in on […]
There are many opportunities for fellowship at the upcoming Fall Retreat. Over the past few years, a small group has taken advantage of enjoying other Resto-folk and God’s beautiful nature by taking Friday (October 14) off from work and hiking in the Shenandoah Valley before the official start of the Fall Retreat on Saturday morning. […]
10. Limited internet and cell reception (that’s a good thing!) 9. Crisp, cool autumn weather and fall foliage 8. We heard a rumor that there may or may not be square dancing 7. Politics-free zone 6. Smores 5. Bike ride and beer (yes, seriously) 4. Go hiking with Liz! 3. Wine tasting for the […]
It may not feel like it with the weather we are having, but fall is right around the corner which can mean one thing, and one thing only: #RestoRetreat2016 For those not versed in Twitter slang, #RestoRetreat2016 is our annual all-church retreat that is just a few weeks away. This year it’s taking […]
If you are excited about Fall Retreat 2015, why not consider heading down on Friday? You can even make a day of it or join in the evening. If you take the day, you will hike with friends to the beautiful waterfall at White Oak Canyon, taking in the autumnal colors along the way. Afterwards, […]