{"id":17718,"date":"2024-09-10T11:27:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T15:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/?p=17718"},"modified":"2024-09-12T16:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T20:59:48","slug":"new-beginnings-retreat-offers-new-experiences-sept-22-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/2024\/09\/10\/new-beginnings-retreat-offers-new-experiences-sept-22-23\/","title":{"rendered":"New Beginnings Retreat offers new experiences, Sept. 22-23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New Beginnings Retreat, set for <strong>Saturday, Sept. 22<\/strong>, is an opportunity to meet new people, forge relationships and reflect on your early experiences of college. Join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.udmercy.edu\/life\/ministry\/\">University Ministry<\/a> at Kensington Metropark in nearby Milford from Saturday through <strong>Sunday, Sept. 23<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Designed for first-year and transfer students, the retreat is focused around themes of transition, you&#8217;ll hear stories from upper-class students, engage with peers in small group discussions, reflect on hopes and expectations, and have plenty of time for rest and recreation.<\/p>\n<p>The retreat is reflective in nature, but is not oriented towards any particular faith tradition. We hope that you join us!<\/p>\n<p>With any questions, please contact University Ministry at <a href=\"mailto:ministry@udmercy.edu\">ministry@udmercy.edu<\/a> or 313-993-1560.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2MKkyGi9ukC4tnUivppxcekeENDnd2pNmLK3oIqZSZ5UOEVLRzE5MlM2RzhCQUdJRjNLUDNJU1MzRSQlQCN0PWcu&amp;origin=QRCode\">More info\/Sign-up!<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17719\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.udmercy.edu\/campusconnection\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2024\/08\/New-Beginnings-Postcards-2023-Instagram-Post.png?resize=993%2C993&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A graphic for the New Beginnings Retreat, featuring two outdoor photos from the retreat, one around a campfire and the other students holding rocks in their hands. Text reads, First-year Day of Reflection, Sept. 22, 2024, meet new people, get off campus and connect with peers. 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