The Refuge

05/18/2017

The Refuge has released our official Instagram page along with our hashtag, . If you have photos from your visit(s) at the Refuge, feel free to post them on Instagram or Facebook and use to link your visit with the Refuge. Or if you want to check out photos of the property and different events that took place this year, head on over. https://www.instagram.com/therefugegc/

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05/16/2017

In preparation for some summer fun, check out The Refuge's new online trail maps: https://goo.gl/mpXPK2. This map has 17 unique trails along with many of the awesome sights you know and love such as the green barn, the airstrip, and many more. This map can be used on computers and mobile devices, but please note, when using on the mobile app, make sure all other layers (such as traffic) are unchecked.

Refuge Trail Guide

04/12/2017

On April 7th, 15 students with Southwest Metro TreeHouse had their Spring Retreat at The Refuge. There were great times for building relationships through night games, meals, activities and discussions about individual faith journeys and who God is. Just getting away from all the distractions and having time to chat in a number of settings was very impactful; including at campfires, on hikes, in small groups and in the large group settings. Ultimately several new bonds of friendship were made!

04/04/2017

On March 30th, 39 students from the Grace Church Latino ministry had their annual retreat at The Refuge. Pastor Charlie indicated that they had an amazing, fun and productive time. Several students also started following Jesus!

04/03/2017

On March 24th, the men from Grace Church's Pure Desire Ministry gathered for their annual leaders meeting to discuss how their groups were going, develop a focus for the ministry over the coming year, and do some training. Some highlights were just being together outside of Church and working through the importance of drawing closer to Christ as a leader.

03/20/2017

On March 10th, a group of Leaders from the Urban Ventures Young Life Program arrived at The Refuge. This 3 day retreat brought together volunteer mentors for prayer, program planning and team building. It was a great time for the team to be together in one place to review and recommit to their mission for serving and discipeling youth in the city of Minneapolis.

03/13/2017

On February 17th, 96 students and leaders from Grace Church's Junior High Ministry, JAM, gathered at The Refuge for their annual Winter Retreat. The goal of the retreat was to build community, present the Gospel, have times of reflection and conversation, as well as, have heaps of fun! On Saturday night there was rejoicing as one of the students received Jesus into their life. There was also some awesome times of community, especially between students and leaders.

02/14/2017

On February 10th, 8 people from the St. Thomas Cru leadership team had their first first annual winter leadership retreat. The goals were to strengthen relationships, be refreshed, and talk through next steps for ministry on campus. The Cru Staff commented that the time at The Refuge afforded some good conversations with their senior students about interning with Cru next year and that they also had a great time on the massive tubing hill!

01/19/2017

On January 13th, a group of leaders from Grace Church's Cornerstone young adult group had a 2 day planning retreat. It was an important time for starting off the new year well. One noteworthy item was a time of fasting, prayer, worship, and planning on Saturday night that was really powerful for the group.

11/29/2016

On November 10th, 12 men from Grace Church arrived for a 3 day retreat. The retreat included a significant amount of time for guests to be alone with God, to experience His healing, and hear His direction. An environment of silence and solitude was provided along with teaching focused on what we need to do to be available to God for a deeper relationship. Some teaching focused on the identification and confession of sin along with the need to forgive others and ourselves for sins against us. The Refuge provided a great environment for individual time alone with God through the presence of His Holy Spirit. Many of the participants were older, with many of the concerns and requests for prayer focusing on their children or grandchildren.

10/26/2016

On October 19th, 100 junior high students from Grace Church's Jam ministry had their 6th annual "Lockout" event. The main goals of this event are fun, building relationships, and sharing the Gospel. One of the most impactful moments was a time out at the chapel after one of the games where several students started a new life with Jesus and many others took time to pray and chat with leaders about difficulties in their lives.

10/24/2016

On October 21st, a Small Group Bible study from Grace had a 3 day retreat, which focused on spending time together as family in Christ. It was a great time where teenagers saw the adults living out their faith, joining together for times of playing, encouragement, and sharing faith. Some highlights from the weekend were morning devotions together, Sunday church, and kids and adults spending quality time together throughout the weekend.