Confirmation Retreat
February 27 – March 1, 2026
There are some things that just don’t make sense! Sometimes the Bible is confusing, and Pastor talks about stuff we don’t understand! There are tricky situations in life, tragedies that don’t make sense. Not to mention, we can get stuck in our own heads. Join us for this year’s AD Confirmation Retreat as we tackle Tricky Questions: The Stuff that Doesn’t Make Sense!
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9, ESV
DON’T WAIT! Space is very limited and we almost met capacity last year. We recommend registering sooner rather than later. Paid-in-full registration is due by Friday, February 13, 2026.
Tentative Schedule
Friday Evening, Feb 27
Tenative Schedule
- 7:00 PM Arrival & Check-in
- 8:00PM Large Group Event
- 8:30 PM Worship
- 10:30 PM Cabin Devotions & Lights Out
Retreat Location
Inspiration Point
16157 CO HWY 65
Vining, MN 56588
Chaperone Check
NOTE: Each congregation is advised to screen chaperones via the National Sex Offender Public Website at www.nsopw.gov and is advised to obtain a signed voluntary disclosure statement from each chaperone agreeing to that background check.
Saturday, February 28
Saturday Tenative Schedule
- 8:30 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Morning Worship & Word
- 9:30 AM Stations
- 11:30 AM Free Time
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 12:30 PM Adult Bible Study/Student Free Time
- 2:30 PM Large Group Event
- 3:30 PM Stations
- 5:30 PM Supper
- 6:15 PM Free Time
- 7:00 PM Church Group Time
- 7:45 PM Panel: Answering Tricky Questions
- 9:15 PM Evening Worship & Word
- 9:45 PM Free Time
- 10:30 PM Cabin Devotions & Lights Out
Sunday Morning, March 1
- 8:00 AM Pack Up
- 8:30 AM Church Group Time
- 9:00 AM Worship with Holy Communion
- 10:00 AM Brunch & Departure
*Due to the late Brunch time you may want to pack some breakfast bars or a light morning snack to hold students over until it is time to eat.
Last day to register is February 13, 2026
| Refund Policy | |
|---|---|
| 28+ Days before Event | 100% |
| 14 – 27 days prior to the event | 50% |
| 13 days or less prior to the event | 0% |
What to Bring:
- Your Bible
- Sleeping Bag or Sheets & blankets
- Pillow
- Towel/Washcloth
- Flashlight (optional)
- Winter Outerwear
- Lounging clothes
- Board or card games
- A FUN attitude!
Emergency Contact Information
All churches are required to gather and bring emergency contact information for ALL attendees. This form provides consent of medical care if needed. This information is NOT retained by Augustana District but is to be kept and managed by each groups chaperone.