FirstTimers Retreat

📅 September 12–14 (Friday–Sunday) | 📍Location TBD (but trust us—it’s beautiful)

Whether you were super active in your faith back in high school or you’re just starting to ask big questions now, the First Timers Retreat is for you. This weekend is designed to help you take that next step—growing deeper in your faith, building real friendships, and beginning college not just as a student, but as a young adult learning to live with purpose.

You’ll get off campus, breathe some fresh air, laugh a lot, pray deeply, and leave with a stronger sense of who you are and who God is calling you to be. Plus, it’s one of the best ways to go from casual “hey we met at the Newman Center once” connections to true friends walking with you through college. This retreat is always a favorite, and we’d love to have you there. This retreat is ideal for those who are new to UMD or have never been on a retreat before!