Come get away for a weekend full of rest, laughter, and connection. Our retreat will be held at the beautiful Camp Tejas located 90 mi. west of Houston, where we’ll have a chance to connect more deeply with God and one another, play silly games, and re-calibrate as a faith village.
The theme for this year’s retreat is “Saying Goodbye, Saying Hello.”. We’ve gone through a season of many changes, losses and heartache. What does it look like to welcome God’s joy and presence as we look back and look forward.
We hope you’ll join us for our upcoming church-wide retreat!
Registration Deadline is Sunday, August 24!
Details
When?
Friday to Sunday, Sept 5-7. 2025
Arrival: Friday at 6 PM. Departure: Sunday at 2 PM.
Registration is from 6-7 PM on Friday evening. Grab dinner on the road.
Program starts at 7:30 PM.
Accommodations
Tejas has great accommodations. We’ll be staying in semi-private rooms that sleep 4-6 per room or men's/women's bunkhouses that comfortably sleep 12 or 20.
Details
We have a limited number of semi-private rooms. Please email retreat@accesslive.org to check availability. At this point, priority will be given to registrants with young children.
Those staying in the bunkhouses will receive a $50 credit per person (due to cost difference charged by Tejas). Save some $ and make new friends!
Cost
The cost of the retreat has been generously subsidized by the Ted Law Fund.
Registration cost includes lodging, all meals, & activities.
Adults (13 years and up) - $125
Children (4-12 years) - $70
Children (3 and under) - FREE!
If you select the bunkhouse option, you can receive a $50 discount off your registration!
Please plan on staying for the whole weekend to get the full experience!
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 24.
Kids and Youth Programming
Childcare will be provided for ages 2 to 4th grade.
Youth (5th grade and up) will participate in plenary sessions and join youth discussion groups.
FAQ
What’s the schedule like?
There’s going to be a good mix of programming and downtime. We’ll have 3 main sessions where we’ll hear from our guest speaker. Saturday afternoon will be leisurely with time to just chill or do fun activities.
Can I just come up for the day?
This year, we won’t be offering a day-pass option. Please plan on coming for the entire weekend to get the full experience!
What will childcare look like?
We plan on having childcare and kids programming during all the main sessions. The plan is to also have some childcare during Saturday free time so parents can catch a little break. Parents, we got you!
What should I pack?
The semi-private rooms have linens and towels provided. For bunk-style rooms, please bring your own. You’ll want to pack toiletries, sandals, comfortable shoes, swimsuit, sunscreen, water bottle. Feel free to bring games and outdoor activities.
How do meals work?
Tejas has a great dining service. Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Sunday breakfast and lunch are included. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Wifi and Connectivity?
Cell service may be spotty, but there is WIFI available in the main areas. We’re told that Verizon has a strong signal there.
What are the rooms like?
We’ve reserved semi-private rooms and bunk-style rooms. Semi-private rooms fit 4-6 people and have an attached bathroom. Bunk-style rooms fit 12 individuals and have one bathroom. Online pics are available.
Where?
Camp Tejas is a full-service retreat site with tons of activities and great accommodations.
About our speaker
Rick Mylander is a spiritual director and veteran Covenant pastor and administrator. He served two decades in pastoral roles, then another eighteen years as Associate Superintendent and Director of Church Planting in the Covenant’s Midwest Conference. Recently he has served in numerous transitional intentional interim pastor positions focusing on crisis situations, and also is past president of the Association of Covenant Spiritual Directors.
Rick grew up an inner-city Chicagoan at Grace Covenant Church, and graduated from North Park (then) College and North Park Theological Seminary. He now makes his home base in Coupeville, Washington with his wife Gail with whom he shares ministry and celebrates life. They have four married children and eleven grandchildren.
Rick is an active member of Newport Covenant in Bellevue, Washington. An avid blogger on creation and Christian spirituality (www.rickmylander.com), Rick enjoys family, hiking, natural history, writing, camping, and Lou Malnati’s Chicago deep-dish pizza.