2026 Summer Conference
Q: Where is the retreat being held?
A: Pine Creek Retreat Center (Gore, VA)
Q: What is the registration fee?
A: The registration fees are as follows:
Student: $290
Staff: $200
Church Leader: $350
Payment must be received no later than July 4th to confirm your registration.
Q: How do I pay?
A: Payment can be made via a check or Venmo.
If paying by check: make the check out to "GHGPC". Write "SFC" and the participants' names and church in the description. Mail to the following address:
GHGPC
Attn SFC
8665 Old Annapolis Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
If paying by Venmo: send to @sfceast. Write the participants' names and church in the description.
Q: When does registration close?
A: Registration closes on Sunday, June 28th.
Forms will close at midnight.
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact us via email.
Q: What is the schedule for the retreat?
A: The schedule can be found here.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: No linens are provided- please bring your own sleeping bag (or blanket and fitted sheet), pillow, and towel. Other things to bring are Bible, pen, watch, a light jacket, and shower shoes.
Bringing your own water bottle is highly recommend!!
Q: What is the phone policy?
A: We want this retreat to be the best possible experience for you, and phones are a huge distraction. We will be collecting phones at the beginning of the retreat and returning them at the end.
Q: Which meals are covered during the retreat?
A: Dinner will be served on Monday night. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be served on Tuesday and Wednesday. Breakfast and Lunch will also be served on Thursday, the final day of the retreat. SFC will also provide snacks such as chips, Ramen and drinks.
Q: What is the cancellation/refund policy for the upcoming retreat?
A: We understand that unexpected situations such as illness or emergencies may require cancellation. In general, cancellations made by the registration deadline are eligible for a 100% refund. After that date, and prior to the start of the retreat, a 50% refund may be provided but is not guaranteed. Please contact us as soon as possible if you have a reason to cancel your registration.