Upcoming Retreats
Step Away. Breathe Deep. Be Renewed.
This fall, we invite you to step away from the busyness of daily life and join us for one of our upcoming retreats. Retreats are vital opportunities to pause, breathe, and remember who we are and whose we are. They create sacred space for rest, reflection, and reconnection—with God and with one another.
Each retreat has its own rhythm: time for prayer and worship, moments of laughter and conversation, and space for quiet renewal. Together, these experiences ground us in God’s love and equip us to return to everyday life with fresh energy and purpose.
Below you’ll find more information about our Men’s, Women’s, and Youth retreats. We hope you’ll say yes to this time apart and join us in discovering the renewal and strength that retreats can bring.
Women’s Retreat
Theme: The Power of Your Story
When: Saturday, September 27
Time: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Promise Road Campus (12756 Promise Road, Fishers, IN 46037)
Cost: $20 donation appreciated (not required)
Registration Deadline: September 15
Each of us carries a story—woven with moments of joy and challenge, laughter and tears, questions and discoveries. At this year’s Women’s Retreat, we will gather to celebrate the power of our stories and reflect on how God, the ultimate author, shapes each chapter of our lives.
This day apart will be filled with worship, music, laughter, and meaningful connection. Through inspiring speakers, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on your journey, discover new insights, and embrace the truth that your story matters. Whether you come seeking rest, inspiration, or deeper relationships, you will leave refreshed and renewed.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Rev. Sarah Renfro is a pastor, partner, parent, and inconsistent poet. Married for 16 years, Sarah and Rev. Kyle Brown do their best to raise 14-year-old Miriam. Sarah graduated from the University of Kentucky and Lexington Theological Seminary, ordained in 2010. She has explored embodiment and faith since retiring from modeling in the early 2000s and has written about her experiences with body image, mental illness, and more. Sarah has been a member of Geist Christian Church for 10 years and currently serves as an Elder.
Tracy Line has written essays and feature articles on faith, family, travel, and life for nearly three decades. She is the author of Chasing God, Finding Faith from the Outside In and she is a 2019 Pushcart Prize Nominee. Line is currently working on a nonfiction book and writes about life on her Substack page, The World According to Grace. Outside of writing, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family.
Men’s Retreat
Theme: Brothers in Arms
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Dave Burtner’s Barn, 5542 East 156th Street, Noblesville
Cost: Suggested contribution $50 (scholarships available)
Life is not meant to be lived alone. Our journeys of faith are filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and moments when we need others to walk alongside us. This year’s retreat, Brothers in Arms, will explore how the Disciples supported one another as they followed Christ—and what it means for us today to surround ourselves with brothers who see us the way Christ does.
The day will be filled with conversation, reflection, and encouragement—an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and connect more deeply with God and with one another. Whether you are new to GCC or have been part of the men’s ministry for years, this retreat is a chance to build relationships that will strengthen your faith journey.
Youth Retreat
When: Friday, November 14, 6 pm-Sunday, November 16, noon
Where: Teter Organic Farm, Noblesville
Cost: $100