Attendee Information

Retreat participants can arrive at the hosting congregation to verify their registration starting at 9am on the Saturday of the retreat. Please arrive no later than 9:30am on Saturday to allow time to check in as the weekend begins promptly at 10am.

The weekend ends at 6pm Monday evening.

The setting is a fresh, different atmosphere away from home and school, in an accepting community of Christians who are willing to share themselves and their experiences--in talks, worship, prayer, fellowship, recreation, music and activities--because they care about how you see yourself, your ideals, your hopes, your dreams, and your problems.  Participants stay and sleep at the host location for the entire retreat.

• Comfortable dress clothes for the Communion Service. Ladies should not wear high heels or short skirts as you may be sitting on the floor at times.

• Casual clothes for everything else (bring some clothes for recreation)

• Towel, washcloths, and soap (showers area available)

• Something to sleep on, in, or under (sleeping bags, blanket, pillow, air mattress, air mattress pump, cot, etc.). No beds are provided so you’re sleeping on floor. 

• Personal toiletries, medications, and other personal items

• The remainder of your weekend fee if you haven’t paid the full $60

You will also receive a packing list upon the completion of your registration.

• Watch, cell phone, tablet, laptop, or any other electronic device.

• Food--all meals and snacks are provided.

• Money, credit cards, or other valuables--everything is provided for participants on the weekend.

• A car--we discourage participants from driving themselves to a TEC. It is preferable to be dropped off at the church by a parent/guardian/pastor/friend. There is often very limited parking available at the host location, and vehicles are not needed at any time during the weekend.