Welcome to the Second Annual Retreat for our St. Anianus family. 

General Information

  • Topic: “Love is…”

    • During a weekend where the world is searching and celebrating love, we invite you to join us, step away and refocus on what Love really means, Who Love is…

  • Speaker: Very Reverend Fr. Moussa Shafik

  • Location: American Keswick at 601 Rt. 530, Whiting, NJ 08759

  • When: Friday Feb 17, 2023 start time 6PM thru Sunday Feb 19, 2023 end time 1PM

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a retreat?

  • Retreat comes from the Latin term retrahere,  meaning to pull back. From a Christian perspective, this conscious pulling back from the noises and distractions of the world has the aim to set our time aside for God. A retreat is a period of seclusion for the purpose of prayer and meditation, to open our hearts and minds to listen to God.

  • Who can attend this retreat?

      • This retreat is open for all St. Anianus Coptic Orthodox Church parishioners of all ages.

  • Can I bring a friend from another church?

      •  For individual circumstances, please reach out to Fr. Michael Sorial with any questions about registering individuals who do not attend as a parishioner at St. Anianus.

  • What is included in the cost of the retreat?

      • Registration includes all meals and 2-night stay.

  • What type of accommodations are available?

      • American Keswick is a retreat center, not a hotel, so accommodations are comfortable and simple.

      • Each room has 2 double beds and can accommodate up to 4 people. 

      • A rollout bed can be provided to accommodate families of 5.

      • Each room has private bath, wi-fi, fans, and air conditioning & heating systems.

      • Fresh towels and bed linens are provided.

  • Some rooms have wheelchair accessibility. Please note on your registration form if you need special accommodations.

  • How do I register?

    • To register, please click on the link below and complete all the information on the form.

    • Please use one registration form per family.  This will greatly help us in arranging room assignments and other planning for the weekend.

  • If I register as an individual, can I have a single room?

  • Each room has a 2 person minimum. If registering as an individual, please provide your preferred roommate on your registrations form. We will try our best to honor all requests.

  • When is the deadline to register?

  • LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Dec 16, 2022

  • Please note: no visitors or on-site registrations will be permitted.

  • What is the cancellation policy?

      • Up to Dec 16, 2022, refunds will be granted

      • Between  Dec 17, 2022 & Jan 31, 2023, refunds will ONLY be granted if you find a replacement for your ENTIRE party

      • After Jan 31, 2023, NO REFUNDS will be granted.

  • Will the talks be live streamed or recorded?

  • Sessions will not be live streamed or recorded. We encourage you to register, set time aside and join us in person in a time of reflection.

  • What kind of programming will there be for young kids?

  • Programming will include liturgical services, lectures, workshops, activities and  free time.

  • Concurrent sessions are planned during lectures to accommodate the following age groups: adults and youth, Jr youth (6-8th grade), elementary school (1st -5th) and younger children (2-6 years of age).

  • Will we be able to use the recreational facilities?

  • Recreational facilities will be available based on a shared schedule with other groups.

 

Any questions, please contact Eriene Wasef at reanie65@yahoo.com