Join us for a weekend of discussion, fellowship, learning, and recreation!  FB’s College Student Seminar is planned for July 3-4, and the College Student Retreat is planned for July 4-6, 2008.

The Seminar (Friday) is a one-day conference on “Developing a Christian Mind,” filled with lecture, breakout sessions for discussion and study of the philosophies young people may encounter on college campuses.  Topics this year include “Growing as a Student of Jesus While in College,” “The Intellectual Virtues,” Medical Ethics,” “The Arts,” “Reliability of Scriptures,” “Ethics,” “Reading as a Christian,” and “A Call to Christian Scholarship.”

The Retreat (Friday evening-Sunday afternoon) is a weekend for young people in college to engage peers and mentors with their questions and struggles. It’s a safe place to discuss and think about college experiences and our Mennonite heritage. Activities include small-group discussions, thought-provoking sessions, panel discussion of issues, organized recreation, and times for relaxing and visiting.  At this point, the guest speaker has not been confirmed, but we hope to announce that information soon.

Faith Builders hosts both events at the Castle, a turn-of-the-century mansion built by an oil baron, now turned into a retreat center. The Seminar costs $55 per person, including overnight lodging, meals, and seminar expenses. The Retreat will cost $130 per person, including two additional nights’ stay, meals, and retreat expenses. Students registering for both events and those currently attending college will receive priority.

Apply now to join us for this great weekend in July!  You may apply for the Seminar, Retreat, or both.  You can view the detailed schedule here.  Download the application here.