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ya Retreat: Selah

selah

Slow Down. Seek God.

In a world that is constant and in a culture that is loud, we have a God who invites us to slow down. The word “Selah” is used throughout the Psalms as an invitation to pause, to dwell in God’s presence and reflect on His goodness. 

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is slow down long enough to hear God again. 

Selah is an invitation to create space for God to restore and redeem what life has worn down.

We are headed to Santa Barbara for a weekend amongst the trees and at the beach. Get ready for a weekend at Westmont College, where we will slow down as a community and seek God together. We’ll have times of getting deeper into God’s word, extended times of worship and solo time with God. We’ll go to the beach, explore Santa Barbara coffee shops and eat great food. If you’ve been looking for a sign to get to know people at YA, look no further! 

Pause, Dwell, Reflect.

Early Bird: $99 – May 28 – June 22
Regular: $129 – June 23 – July 11
(Two Nights, meals included)

FAQS

We will be driving as a group on Friday, July 17th a. We will meet at Calvary and carpool. There is also an option to drive separately, be sure to mark it on your registration if that is the case. We return on the 19th.

Packing list forthcoming.

The weekend schedule can be found here.

We will be staying in Westmont’s Armington Hall. Attendees will be paired up in rooms. Friend requests available during registration.

We will be hosted by Westmont’s campus cafe, as well as an elevated dinner on Westmont’s campus on Saturday evening. 

Any and all young adults! Ages 18-30.

We do not want finances to stop you from attending this retreat. Apply for a scholarship here!

While attending the whole weekend is encouraged, we understand taking the time off can be challenging. Saturday only registration (no overnight) available here

Day 1: Pray That They Will Know Jesus

Scripture to Read

“Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3

Things to Remember

  1. Your greatest hope for your child is not simply that they are successful, safe, happy, or well behaved. It is that they know Jesus.
  2. You can teach them about God, bring them to church, and model faith for them, but only God can transform their heart.


Prayers to Pray

  1. Jesus, help them know You. Open their eyes to see who You are and draw them into a genuine relationship with You.
  2. Jesus, help them love You. May their faith become more than knowledge, tradition, or something inherited from our family.
  3. Jesus, help them follow You. Give them a lifelong desire to trust You, obey You, and walk with You.