COMMUNITY. JESUS. FRIENDS. CONVERSATIONS.
Registration opens 4/1/23
2022 SPEAKERS & MUSIC
We are confirming other speakers, so check back every couple days!
2023 SPEAKERS & MUSICIANS
Ricky Bolden
Former NFL Player
Tamrat Layne
Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia
More speakers will be added soon!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
September 1st - 4th, 2023
The Weekend is an annual gathering of people from different generations, locations, and vocations. We come together to learn from one another and to encounter the person of Jesus through story, friendship, and community.
Who is The Weekend for? Everyone! This is a great opportunity to experience as a family or with a group of friends, neighbors or colleagues.
What to expect:
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Tools to help center your life on the teachings of Jesus.
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A multigenerational, community experience.
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Activities such as a zip line, swimming pool, go-karts, basketball courts, frisbee golf, and more!
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Building friendships in a variety of contexts.
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Morning and evening sessions, with plenty of free time in between (the basic schedule is below).
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Small groups for teens and adults.
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Kids' Club is available for kids ages 3+.
"The Canyon" at Young Life's Washington Family Ranch
Antelope, Oregon
QUESTIONS?
There is a comprehensive FAQ below.
You can also reach out to us at connect@centered.org.
BASIC SCHEDULE
Friday,
September 1
Check-in begins at 4pm and dinner starts at 6pm.
After dinner we will have our first main session.
If you cannot arrive by 6pm – no worries!
We will be there to greet you when you arrive.
Saturday,
September 2
We believe in a well-rounded experience: Sharing meals, gathering together for good conversations so we can learn from one another,
time for self-reflection, opportunities to spend time with old friends and make new ones, plenty of fun & maybe even a bit of rest . . . all while surrounded by friends in a beautiful setting!
Sunday,
September 3
Same format.
Different day.
Get ready to enjoy yourself.
Monday,
September 4
Breakfast will be provided, and we will wrap up our time together! Goodbyes can be hard, but we trust you will continue both your old and new friendships from afar.
You should be on the road home no later than 11am.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
We often have requests for scholarship assistance. If you would like to help contribute to this fund so that others can attend,
please click here and under fund tab choose The Weekend - Scholarship option. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you!