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College Student Seminar & Retreat

During the 4th of July weekend, Faith Builders sponsors a retreat for Mennonites who are attending colleges or universities. This retreat is held at the Castle, an old stone mansion built at the turn of the century by a wealthy oilman and US senator, in Franklin, PA. Set in the mountains overlooking the Allegheny River, the Castle is an unforgettable setting for reflection and renewal. The weekend retreat aims to encourage college students by offering workshops on current challenges to the Christian worldview, opportunities for small group discussion and prayer and informal interaction with others who have walked or are walking a similar path.

How can Mennonite young people study in college, wrestle with core issues, and confront the complexities of a postmodern worldview without abandoning their own beliefs?

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.

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.

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 will cost $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 will receive priority.

This retreat is limited to the first 42 people who register. You may view a detailed schedule for the weekend here. You may download the application here (PDF: 55 KB). Please mail or fax your application to the FB office.

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Updated 3/11/2008 RZ