Sign up by March 21st for the Spring Retreat at Castaway in Detroit Lakes as well as the CC End of the Year events (prayer service, elder visits, and CC Weekend).
Click here to view the end-of-year mailing that was sent out in the middle of February.
If your student is attending the retreat, the cost is $285, which includes lodging, meals, a t-shirt, the prayer service, and a CC photo. If your student is unable to attend the retreat, the fee for End-of-Year Events is $40, which includes a t-shirt, the prayer service, and a CC group photo. Scholarships are available; please email Andra Johnson at andraj@cpcedina.org. Note that students not attending the retreat must still register and pay the $40.
Commitment Class Spring Retreat • Friday, April 11-Sunday, April 13 • required for membership
Castaway Club | Detroit Lakes, MN
This retreat is an incredibly special and mandatory weekend for our students. It’s an opportunity for them to be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus, and it’s a turning point as we head towards Commitment Class Sunday and church membership. We will meet at CPC at 5:30PM on Friday, April 11 and return to CPC between 2:00-3:00PM on Sunday, April 13.
Dinner is not included on Friday night; please have your student eat before arriving. Students are also welcome to bring a bag dinner and/or snacks with them.
Packing list will be sent out via email two weeks before the retreat.
Prayer Service • Tuesday, April 22 • 6:30-8:00PM • CPC Sanctuary
This is a service of celebration for students, parents, and small group leaders, where we’ll reflect on the year and celebrate all that God has done. We will also take our Commitment Class photo. Semi-formal attire is requested (sundresses, khakis, dress shirt, etc).
Elder Visits • Wednesday, April 30 • 7:45-9:00PM • required for membership
During our regular programming time, your student(s) will meet with CPC elders in their Commitment Class small group. A Session Meeting with the elders will conclude the evening where students will become members of CPC. If your student intends on joining CPC this meeting is MANDATORY and must be made up before Friday, May 2nd, if it is missed.
Commitment Class Weekend • Sunday, May 4 • 9:00AM or 11:00AM
Please join us for our weekend worship services, during which we will celebrate our Commitment Class students. Students will be assigned a service time by small groups and have the opportunity to profess their commitment to Christ and be officially recognized as members of CPC.
Semi-formal attire is again requested, and clothing should accommodate a flower to be pinned to each student's clothing. Please ensure your student is prepared to arrive at CPC 30 minutes before the service.
