November Weekend - Holdfast: God is with you 

Join us for a weekend retreat for teens (grades 6 – 12) at Chanco that is focused on fun, friendship, and faith.  We will climb, zip, swing, laugh, worship, pray, and sing our way through the weekend remembering that we are never alone.  Just reach out and hold on!  Weekend will include large group games, small group discussions and activities, creative worship and music, and a dance.

Suggested packing list: toiletries, prescription medication in original case, seasonal appropriate clothing, bring layers including a sweater, hoodie, jacket, and raincoat, comfortable shoes including one pair with closed toes, Bible, camera, musical instrument, books, pillow, flashlight, bug spray

Click here for complete packing list.

For this weekend, linens are provided: a towel, washcloth, sheets, pillowcase, and blanket.

Check-ins: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16

Departure: 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 18

Retreat begins at 8:00 p.m. (Friday) and ends at 11:00 a.m. (Sunday)

Registration fee: $135.00. Registration deadline:  Monday, November 5 

Payment is required to complete your registration. No registrations will be accepted after Monday, November 5.  Please register early as space is limited.

Partial scholarships are always available based on financial need. Click here for an application form. Send application to the Diocese of Southern Virginia, 11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606.

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