2026
All-Church Retreat

Saturday, August 15 - Sunday, August 16
Heartland Retreat Center - Parkville, MO

More Than Just a Summer Picnic

Crowded Tables and Good News

Second's All-Church Retreat is a weekend retreat for the whole church family. Whether you are a night owl or an early bird, young or just young at heart, you are invited.

This weekend offers the gift of time away from the chaos of daily life and creates space for connection with ourselves, others, and God. Our hope is that everyone will to leave this retreat feeling seen, known, and loved in a way that helps to support the good work that takes place at Second throughout the year.

Join us for a weekend of connection. Join us for laughter, time around the campfire, games, and meaningful conversation. Join us, because we are not meant to go through life alone. We hope to see you for our 2026 All-Church Retreat!

Take a look at the schedule for this weekend!

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Take a Look at the Schedule!

Saturday, August 15

9 a.m.: Coffee, doughnuts, room check in (Genesis Hall)

10 - 10:45 a.m.: Opening Gathering (Genesis Hall)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Small Group #1

12 - 1 p.m.: Lunch (Genesis Hall)

1 - 5 p.m.: Choose Your Own Adventure
Options include: Pool time, craft group, bridge, Bible study with Pastor Sarah, hike, guitar jam session and more!

5 - 6 p.m.: Small Group #2 

6:15 - 7 p.m.: Dinner (Conference Center: Great Room) 

7:30 - 8 p.m.: Sing-O!

8 - 9 p.m.: Bonfire, S’mores, singing (Fire pits by the pool)

9 - 11 p.m.: Bedtime and fellowship time for adults (Genesis Hall)

Sunday, August 16

7 - 8 a.m.: Coffee for early risers (Genesis Hall)
Optional quiet sabbath time – read, write, walk.

9 - 10:15 a.m.: All-Church Breakfast (Grace Hall) 

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.: Closing Worship (Conference Center: Great Room)
Communion, music, group picture 

11 a.m.: Drive safe!