Abide Retreat
Rest and reconnect.
From the noise of daily demands → to the deep renewal that comes from resting in God.
Abide Home PageWhat is the Abide Retreat?
Abide Retreat is a guided time away to rest, slow down, and reconnect with God in a quiet, supportive environment. Over several unhurried days, you’ll step out of your usual routines, settle into God’s presence, and let him restore what constant activity has drained.
Why it Matters
For many of us, life is full to the brim. Work, parenting, church involvement, caring for aging parents, and a steady stream of texts and responsibilities leave very little room to slow down. Even good things can crowd every margin until there is almost no space left simply to be with God.
Over time, this pace takes a quiet toll. We feel tired and stretched thin, sometimes even spiritually numb. We love God, but feel distant from him. Prayer can start to feel like going through the motions, and our inner life feels cluttered. Deep down, we sense we are living on fumes and need space to breathe again with God.
Abide Retreat creates that space. It is a gentle invitation to step away, to rest, and to reconnect with the God who loves you.
Who is the Abide Retreat for?
Abide Retreat is for men and women who:
- Have been giving of themselves in work, family, or ministry and feel tired or stretched thin
- Love God, but feel distant, depleted, or spiritually ‘on autopilot’
- Sense a need to step away from the noise and reset their heart in God’s presence
- Want space to lay their hearts before God and quietly seek his peace and clarity
- Long to remember again that they are God’s beloved, and to live from that place
What You'll Experience
An Abide Retreat usually includes:
- Unhurried mornings with Scripture and guided reflection
- Times of quiet prayer and personal retreat
- Simple, shared meals and caring community
- Evening spaces for worship, reflection, or silence
- Optional conversations with facilitators for support and discernment
Practical Details
Abide Retreat takes place in a residential setting and includes lodging, meals, and retreat materials.
The retreat is typically held at Freedom House in Edwards, Illinois, a quiet retreat center conducive to rest, prayer, and reflection. Dates and locations are announced periodically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Abide Retreat is designed for adults who regularly attend an Apostolic Christian Church and desire space to rest and reconnect with God. No prior retreat experience is required.
Days follow a gentle rhythm of Scripture, prayer, rest, silence, and fellowship. The pace is intentionally slow.
Lodging, meals, and all retreat materials are included.
Abide Retreat is offered with a suggested donation of $150, which helps cover lodging, meals, and materials. If giving at that level is not possible, we encourage you to attend anyway.
Generally, registration opens when dates are announced. If you need to cancel for any reason, a refund can be provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring a Bible, a journal, comfortable clothing, and anything that helps them rest.
Yes. Dietary and accessibility needs can be shared during registration or discussed ahead of time.
If you have questions or want help discerning whether this retreat is a good fit, contact us at [email protected].