November 6th - 8thOil in the Lamp
YACM Retreat
Oil in the Lamp
Young Adult and Campus Ministry Retreat
November 6th to 8th, Veterans Day Weekend
Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center
1131 Country Club Drive, Prescott, AZ
This is a retreat for college students and young adults with time set aside for worship, reflection, fellowship, and restoration. Our theme this year is Oil in the Lamp and our time of reflection will focus on healthy boundaries to avoid burnout and stay motivated. This retreat is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona.
❋ WorshipWe will gather to experience the Daily Office throughout the retreat. Our worship will be grounded in the Book of Common Prayer and be primarily in English with some Spanish.
❋ ReflectionOn Saturday Morning we will gather to reflect on keeping Oil in our Lamps and how to maintain boundaries and habits amidst work, social life, and education that allow us to thrive.
❋ FellowshipParticipants will have time to build friendships through out the event. Friday night is set aside for games and conversations and on Saturday afternoon there will be time for hiking and meaningful conversations.
❋ RestorationA major goal of the weekend is to give everyone time to decompress. Saturday afternoon, especially, can be a time for personal reflection and engaging in restorative practices. This can be catching up on school work in a calm environment but we hope all participants have a time to truly take a break from the stress of their lives.
Schedule Basics
Friday
Friday 6th
3:00 pm arrival and set up begins
7:30 pm Pizza Party
9:00 pm Compline
Saturday 7th
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Morning Prayer
9:30 am Oil in Your Lamp Program
11:40 am Noon Prayer
Noon Lunch
1:00 pm Free Time, Hiking, Lake
5:00 pm Evening Prayer
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Campfire
8:00 pm Compline
Sunday 8th
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Eucharist
10:00 am Depart
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This is a retreat for Young Adults and College Students, this means participants should be between the age of 18 and 30. We will gather as a community that values everyone as full members of the Body of Christ amidst the diversity of races, sexes, gender identities, and sexual orientations found within God’s Creation. We will be worshiping using forms familiar to Episcopalians and Lutherans and welcome anyone seeking to explore a relationship with God and find out more about these traditions.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The full cost for each participant is $125 BUT we use a sliding scale. If you are a full time student we ask you provide $25, if you are barely adulting $50, if you are struggling to adult $75, and if you are fully adulting $100. If you need a full scholarship just ask!!!
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
We are in Prescott and temperatures are in the 30s at night and 50s in the day, pack some warm clothes. You will need your own bed linens, sleeping bag, and towels. There will be a good amount of time to breathe where we hope journaling, reading, and restorative practices can happen. There will be chances to go on hikes and spaces set aside for study and academic writing for those who need such. Please take some intentionality with what you pack in regard to down time activities.
WHAT IS WORSHIP LIKE?
Our worship will be based on the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer with hymns, songs, and chants. We will be making a space for worship. If you have any big comfy cushions, zafus, zabatons, or a meditation bench please bring them with you. If you have any icons, statues, relics, or similar items you would like to bring to shape the space please bring them.
HOW DO I GET TO PRESCOTT?
There are rides leaving Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix on Friday that will get you back on Sunday. If you do not have a ride or would like to carpool let us know.
WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?
We will have access to our rooms at 3pm. If you arrive in Prescott earlier please take some time to enjoy the town center with lots of fun little shops. We will have pizza delivered at 7pm and have compline at 9pm or when people have all gathered. If you can get there by 7pm that will be great if not just let us know.
WHAT ABOUT OTHER QUESTIONS?
If you have any further questions please reach out to Chaplain Ben Garren at ECMTUCSON@gmail.com.
