VCS Staff Retreat
Once a year, our staff comes together for a day of spiritual refreshment, restoration, and community. For 2024, we are excited to gather together at the skyway campus. This year we will enjoy our time together for a Luau theme!
OCTOBER 7, 2024
VCS SKYWAY CAMPUS
100 Skyway Dr
San Jose, CA 95111
Childcare is available for K-8th grade children.
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UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
Worship by our own Valley Christian staff
Special message from Steve Clifford
Special message from our very own Eric Maxwell
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Schedule of Events
8:00 am
Welcome
Enjoy a pre-retreat podcast by listening to a conversation between Pastor Steve Dang and Steve Clifford.
PRE-RETREAT Podcast
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8:00 - 8:45am – Arrival and Check-In
Take photos at our photo stations and enjoy a coffee reception. -
8:00am - 12:00pm – Morning childcare
We will be offering childcare programming during the duration of our retreat. At 12 pm we are going to release our staff to spend the rest of the day to rest, reflect, connect with a friend and pray.
9:00 am
Staff Retreat Service
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8:45 - 9:00am – Enjoy a warm ukelele welcome
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9:00 - 9:05am – Welcome and road map
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9:05 - 9:20am – Worship with our own VCS Worship team
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9:20 - 10:00am – Session 1: Steve Clifford
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10:00 - 10:10am – Break
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10:10 - 10:14 – Worship Song
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10:14 - 10:44am – Session 2: Eric Maxwell
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10:44 - 11:00am – Wrap up
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Luau Lunch on the Lawn
We will be enjoying a special time together out on the lawn in front of the conservatory. Get ready for mocktails, Hawaiian BBQ, Kona ice truck, and a photo booth.
Come in your Hawaiian attire or casual attire. Hats, Keynote fan, and sunscreen is encouraged for outdoor lunch.
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Free Time for Personal Reflection, Prayer, Rest, and/or Connection with a Friend
After lunch, we will release you to spend the rest of the day as you see fit to refresh in prayer, rest, reflection, and/or connecting with a friend. We will be offering optional childcare until 2pm for staff who would like to utilize the opportunity. Please pick up your child by 2pm.
2:00 PM
Event Concludes
Click on the button below to sign up to receive a book written by the High School Spiritual Emphasis Week’s (Oct 14-17) speaker, Steve Carter.