Fall Getaway

Join us for Cru’s Fall Getaway for a weekend to getaway from campus, build relationships with friends new and old, and spend some awesome time with God! We’ll worship and hear from God’s word, take in the beautiful fall colors, play games, eat too much, sleep too little, and come away from the weekend refreshed in our walk with God and our relationships with each other.

Details:

When: Friday, September 29th  – Sunday, October 1st, 2023
Arrival and Check-In: 7:00-7:30pm Friday
Depart: Sunday morning
Rides: You will have a chance to request a ride when you register
What to Bring: Packing List
Cost:  Includes two nights lodging, two meals (3 Sat., 2 Sun.), snacks, & all activities

1. Text BLUEFG to (844)386-2665
2. Enter one of the following promo codes during registration:
- First Timer: $15 with promo code “FIRSTTIME65”
- Returner: $65 with promo code “RETURNER50”

Schedule Overview:

Friday
Main Session
Free time

Saturday (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Provided)
Main Session
Reflection time
Free afternoon with optional sports & activities
Main Session
Free time (Bonfire, Volleyball, Polar Plunge, and more)

Sunday (Breakfast & Lunch Provided)
Main Session
Depart

Speaker: Kevin butcher

I was a lead pastor for 35 years in three very different kinds of churches and communities. First – a small rural church – then an urban/suburban church that became quite large – and finally, a very diverse, urban church located in a tough, gritty Detroit neighborhood. I have lived the shepherding life – and connected intimately with countless pastors from every background, gender, ethnicity and denomination along the way.

I am passionate about helping believers live in authentic community — across racial, socioeconomic and all lines of division — learning to truly love one another in the chaos of real relationships, learning to celebrate our differences, learning to stay together even when we don't like one another – so that the world will see a living picture of Jesus Christ.

I also am passionate about helping believers find freedom from childhood wounds — the ones that often keep us trapped, living addictively and in deep dysfunction – unable to experience true freedom in Christ. For me, this freedom has come through taking an inside look and learning to see myself and others through the Father's eyes.

The more you get to know me, the less it will surprise you that I am probably most passionate about God's love. In my book, “Choose and Choose Again: the Brave Act of Returning to God’s Love”, I take a deep dive into the topic of the Father’s healing love through many stories – including my own – of real, broken people from many backgrounds and walks of life. You might feel more of my heart in these pages than almost anywhere else.

Finally, in my spare time, I love to visit my grandchildren, read, lift weights, watch live sports, write and hang out with my best friend, and wife, Carla.

Speaker: William Mack III

Rev. Mack – or simply “Mack” as he’s called by colleagues and friends –brings the full weight of his extensive background in creative arts, theology, and family/community development together in his teaching and coaching style. The result is a casually charismatic and disciplined approach that combines a “real talk” sensibility with a shepherd’s firm, but gentle guidance to create safe spaces for his students and charges to confront difficult issues on their own terms – and have the tools to address them.

As a pastor and public speaker, Mack has reached and changed the lives of thousands of people – one conversation at a time. Mack’s methods have helped families successfully navigate the depths of depression, addiction, gun violence, suicide, divorce, and countless other trauma that could leave families devastated. His commitment to finding ways to “talk you through the tough stuff” has helped countless people find hope in difficult times and the courage to face difficult realities.

Join Us for Fall Getaway 2023!