Retreats at Camp Friedenswald are all about reconnecting – with yourself, friends new and old, nature, and with God – by disconnecting from the demands of day-to-day life.
Women's Retreat 2025
September 19–21
Theme: Rooted in Love: When trees talk Presenter: Dr. Rev Rosalind Young
Join us for spirit-filled worship, relaxation among friends, trails to wander, and water to rest by. This annual retreat, planned by women from across Central District Conference of MC USA, seeks to provide a place of connection and gathering for women. It is open to ALL women, not only those affiliated with Central District Conference. The retreat starts Friday evening following dinner and concludes following brunch on Sunday morning.
At the 2025 retreat we will hear from Dr Rev Rosalind Young, ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) serving as Associate Minister at Lee Heights Community Church (Cleveland, OH) while also working as Mennonite Central Committee (Great Lakes Region) Program Director. She operates in her purpose and passion to serve engage, empower and encourage women to walk in, of, and with worth! She hosts retreats for women to spend time hearing from God while finding the voice to speak with God for themselves and on the behalf of their sisters who don’t and won’t speak for themselves.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wants to participate in a Camp Friedenswald program can do so, regardless of financial ability. We offer scholarships to anyone who has the need for it. If you feel you would benefit from this opportunity, please indicate your need on the appropriate form when you register online. If you have further questions, please call 269-476-9744 or email program@friedenswald.org.
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Restoration Retreat 2025
October 31–November 2
Presenter: Megan Reha and Josh Richardson
Connect with the land and life through a weekend retreat centered on restoring healthy relationships with all of creation. Take time to slow down, walk the paths, paddle the water, and simply be in community with all that is around you.
Meghan Reha and Josh Richardson will be speaking on the theme, “Heavy and Light: A weekend of grief, imagination, and climate resilience”. Meghan brings 15 years of experience working as a corporate renewable energy consultant. Facing the harm caused by the “unlimited growth” mentality of her industry, Meghan seeks to equip and empower communities with practical steps to support their own survival and resilience during the climate crisis. Josh is the pastor of St. Louis Mennonite Fellowship and the founder and director of Brugmansia Ministries. Josh has been nationally recognized for his work across the United States with seminaries, congregations, denominations, and other nonprofits on how to better understand the impacts of climate change on local communities with justice-centered strategies for addressing those challenges.
If you see the need for restoration in our world and desire connection with others interested in the same, please consider participating in this weekend retreat. You will leave feeling more connected, inspired, and empowered to work for positive change in your community and the world beyond. This retreat is open to all ages. Interested individuals, families, youth groups, green teams, repair network teams, and small groups are all welcome.
See a DRAFT schedule for the weekend. Share a Restoration Retreat flyer with your community.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone who wants to participate in a Camp Friedenswald program can do so, regardless of financial ability. We offer scholarships to anyone who has the need for it. If you feel you would benefit from this opportunity, please indicate your need on the appropriate form when you register online. If you have further questions, please call 269-476-9744 or email program@friedenswald.org.
Registration opens August 1, 2025.