About the Cle Elum Men's Retreat
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this retreat designed for?
It is intended for men ready to take the next step in the development of their faith in Christ. What ages may attend? The retreat is intentionally geared toward men of all ages and boys ages 12 and above. Younger boys are welcome at the discretion of their accompanying adult. They should be prepared to listen and learn during each presentation (45-60 minutes each). What should I bring? Bring your Bible, pens, notebook, pillow, sleeping bag/linens, clothes, & toiletries. Can I arrive early? We have discontinued early (Thursday) arrivals. If you still wish to arrive before Friday, please contact the Camp Koinonia staff. Where can I find more information about Camp Koinonia? See "Retreat Location," below. What do you do at this retreat? We hang out, eat some great food, play yard-style baseball, hike if you like, sing and worship together, and dive into a spiritual topic rooted in the teaching of the Bible—something that will help us take the next step in our walk with God. More questions? For general information or online registration information, please contact Kevin Jensen by email or at 509-965-7336. For registration/payment information, please contact Carrell Dennis by email or at 253-852-8109. |
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Retreat Location
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Upon arrival, take the one-way road around to the back of the camp. Look for the meeting hall (shown at upper right, above) and the retreat center (shown at lower right). Park near these buildings.
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History
The Cle Elum Men's Retreat began around 1985 under the direction of Garth Smith. Its purpose was to build men's faith in Christ and to nurture relationships among men from churches across Washington State. It is one of the oldest continuous gatherings of members of the churches of Christ in the Pacific Northwest.
For the first ten to fifteen years, the retreat took place across Interstate 90 from Camp Koinonia. It was moved to Delano Bay Christian Camp for two years, but was returned to the Cle Elum area in order to facilitate participation by men from the east side of the state. In the early years, food was supplied and prepared by some of the men in attendance. Having the Camp Koinonia staff prepare the food since moving to that location has allowed participants to focus their time more on learning, relaxing, and building relationships.
For the first ten to fifteen years, the retreat took place across Interstate 90 from Camp Koinonia. It was moved to Delano Bay Christian Camp for two years, but was returned to the Cle Elum area in order to facilitate participation by men from the east side of the state. In the early years, food was supplied and prepared by some of the men in attendance. Having the Camp Koinonia staff prepare the food since moving to that location has allowed participants to focus their time more on learning, relaxing, and building relationships.