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Retreat In-Person Schedule

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Retreat In-Person Schedule

Student Packing List

  • a backpack with your name clearly marked on it
  • your Bible (please check that your name is in your Bible)
  • a water bottle
  • a jacket/warm layer
  • rain gear (if it looks like we'll have rain please bring a jacket and/or umbrella)
  • the Supply Bag that you will receive when you check in (Justice Journal, marker, name tags, pen/pencil, sticky notes, retreat schedule)

Justice Journal

  • Students will recieve a Justice Journal at check-in on Friday (for use throughout the retreat weekend)
  • A PDF version of the Justice Journal is also available for virtual participant's personal use.
  • The Justice Journal will include reflective questions and maps/info about all off-site visits.

Intro to Justice

If you haven't yet watched the short video about the Biblical call for justice, please take 5 minutes and watch the video above.

Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers throughout the weekend.  If you can help for a couple of hours here or there, that would be greatly appreciated.  Take a look at our volunteer needs and let martin@immanuel.us know when you can volunteer.  Thanks!

In-Person Schedule

Friday, Oct. 9

6:30pm - Grades 7-9 arrive (Atrium check-in)

  • Check-in and pick up your Supply Bag and T-shirt
  • Create your own name tag from the items in your Supply Bag
  • Make sure that your backpack is clearly labeled 

6:45pm - Opening music and activities with Joe and a Student Leader First Word (livestreamed)
8pm - Group discussion and reflection (we'll be gathered around fire pits outdoors so dress appropriately) - Zoom option
8:30pm - Power Shuffle & Prayer Wall (livestreamed)
9:30pm - "Campfire" in the sanctuary (livestreamed)
9:45pm - Fire pit closing devotions led by Student Leaders (outdoors around fire pits) - Zoom option
10pm - Home

Saturday, Oct. 10

9am - Orientation to morning activities (with at least one parent) - livestreamed
9:30am - Drive to Minneapolis
10am - Visit the George Floyd Memorial (38th & Chicago Ave S) and the Say Their Names Cemetery (37th & Park Ave S)
10:45am - Debrief at Wabun Picnic Area (4655 46th Ave S)
11:30am - Box Lunch at Wabun Picnic Area shelters F & G
12:30pm - Prayer Walk around Holy Trinity Lutheran, Minneapolis (2730 E 31st St.)
1pm - Discussion with David Rojas Martinez, staff from Holy Trinity

1:30pm - Family Points of Interest

  • You'll drive by 5 different Minneapolis locations: Lake Street, Homeless Encampment, Bde Maka Ska , Lena O. Smith House, and the Lee House
  • We have specific things for you to look for, learn about and discuss with your family: Family Points of Interest: Links and details

3pm - Minnehaha Falls - Free Time
5pm - Drive back to Immanuel
5:30pm - Boxed Meal from Smokin' Hotdish (Immanuel's backyard)
6:30pm - Student Leader talk, Music and activities with Joe (livestreamed)
7:30pm - Moving activities
8pm - Open Mic and personal take-aways (livestreamed)
9pm - Fire pit closing devotions led by Student Leaders - Zoom option
9:30pm - Good Night!

Sunday, Oct. 11

9am - Worship with Joe, Trai and Imani (onsite or livestreamed)
10:30am - Worship with Joe, Trai and Imani (onsite or livestreamed)




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