Join hundreds of college students for our Fall Retreat, happening September 19-21! Fall Retreat is an awesome opportunity to get away from the day-to-day and experience a weekend of pursuing God together. There will be engaging teachings, dynamic worship, small group times, and lots of time to connect & hang out.

 

The Author of Life

In Acts 3:15, Peter bears witness to a wild story when he proclaims,

“You killed the Author of Life, but God raised Him from the dead.”

If Jesus really is the Author of Life, then the life we live is not meant to be a blueprint to go according to our plans, but a story fraught with danger, conflict, miracles, fellowship, and faith.

If Jesus is the Author of Life, then we are characters in the plot of the greatest story ever told, a story much bigger than any one of us, a story that is ultimately not about us but about God.

As we are all making our plans for the year ahead and for our lives, let's not forget who the true Author of Life is.  Consider this announcement the knock at your door that may well change the story of your life forever.

How much is it?
Full Retreat Registration includes two nights of lodging, all meals on Saturday, and Sunday Breakfast. You’ll be responsible for your dinner on Friday night before arriving.
Fall Retreat Registration
$59

Most students, this is the option for you.

*NEW* Freshman-Only Rate
Free!

If you are a freshman college student, select "Full Retreat" and use the promo code AUTHOROFLIFE to make your Fall Retreat registration cost $0! Please only use this code if you are a freshman student :) 

Friday Evening Only
$15

If you are attending on Friday but not spending the night.

Saturday Only
$40

If you are coming for just the day on Saturday. Lunch and dinner are included.

Where is Fall Retreat, and how will I get there?
FaHoLo Campground and Conference Center, 3000 Mount Hope Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240

FaHoLo Campground is about 30 minutes from Ann Arbor. We will arrange rides and carpool together through Regions/Home Groups. If you don’t know what Region or Home Group you are a part of, don’t worry! You’ll have a chance to indicate that on the registration form and we will find a spot for you! You will get an email with carpool information the week of the retreat.

I'm ready to register!
(Deadline to register is Wednesday, September 17 at noon)
Register here!

Questions & Answers

Here are some answers to common questions.

We don’t want finances to be a barrier for anyone who wants to come to Fall Retreat. If the cost feels like a barrier to you attending, we’d love for you to apply for a scholarship by filling out this form. We give a wide range of scholarships based on personal need.

Please bring: bedding (a sleeping bag or sheets), towel, toiletries, Bible, journal/notebook, water bottle, gas money for your driver (~$5 is fine), and anything you want to have for free time (cards, sports equipment, bluetooth speaker, laptop, etc).

If you have additional questions about Fall Retreat, feel free to connect with your Home Group Leader. If you have specific questions about attending, you can email events@newlifea2.org

Retreat Schedule

Friday
5:00pm-6:45pm  - Check-In at FaHoLo Conference Center.
7:00pm-8:30pm  - Friday Evening Session
8:45pm-9:00pm - Small Groups

Saturday
8:30am-9:30am - Breakfast
9:40am-10:45am - Morning Session
10:45am-11:40am - Time alone with God
11:40am-12:30pm - Small Groups
12:30pm-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm-5:30pm - Free Time and Workshops
5:30pm-6:30pm - Dinner
6:45pm-8:30pm - Evening Session
8:30pm-9:30pm - Church Time

Sunday
8:00am-9am - Breakfast
9:00am - Pack up cars and head back home in time for NLC Sunday Service at 10:01!

Fall Retreat Highlights

Watch our video from last year...