The Grace and Peace of our Lord be with you all,
You are invited to attend the 7th annual family and couples retreat on February 3-5, 2012.
I, Bishop David, will be attending the retreat. The topic will be “The New Life in Christ” (Eph 4 & 5).
The Archdiocese of North America of Cedar Grove announces the Seventh Annual Coptic Family and Couples Retreat, to be held from February 3 - 5, 2012. All are invited to attend, in particular engaged couples, newlyweds, and singles planning on building a strong Christian family.
The retreat will address multiple important issues regarding family life, including : selection of your future life partner, the engagement period, marital life, and the upbringing of children. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with the bishops and priests who are invited.
Registration is open to college students and older. Children and high school youth are welcome to attend, as long as they are accompanied by their parents. Babysitting and a children’s program will be available during lecture times. A youth program for teenagers will also be available.
The retreat will be held at the Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel and Conference Center, Plainsboro, NJ (map). You will have the opportunity to utilize the amenities of the hotel, including the heated indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and fitness center.
We invite all to attend so that we may together learn the “Foundations of a Strong Christian Family”. For additional information and to register, please go to http://thecopticfamily.org/wp/
