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ARC Retreat Center

   

 1680 - 373rd Avenue NE, Stanchfield, MN 55080     763-689-3540    arcretreat@hotmail.com
  (Located 8 Miles Northwest of Cambridge, MN)
                 Click here for directions.

Mission

The ministry of the retreat community is rooted in the Christian tradition, serving groups and individuals seeking time apart, rest, and spiritual renewal.

ARC seeks to fulfill its mission by modeling and encouraging a commitment to:

bulletbalancing Action, Reflection, Celebration
bulletworking for peace and justice in the world
bulletcaring for the environment and living simply
bulletconnecting times of retreat to daily life so that the journey inward inspires the journey outward
bulletbeing joyful, simple, merciful (the words on the ARC cornerstone)

ARC seeks to fulfill its mission by providing hospitality that nurtures body, mind and soul. This includes:

bulletembracing all people in their diversity, including people of all faith traditions, ages, races, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and income ranges
bulletwelcoming guests into the sanctuary of the woods where nature nourishes the soul
bulletgreeting guests by name and warmly welcoming them "home"
bulletproviding a safe, peaceful refuge and a quiet, contemplative space where silence is inviting
bulletoffering creative and inclusive daily worship
bulletfostering personal and spiritual growth and transformation
bulletserving delicious, wholesome, homemade meals that are lovingly prepared
bulletsustaining ARC's ministry through a volunteer resident community

ARC Bread - Baked in Our Kitchen Daily

 

 


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