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In their own words: video impressions and evaluation comments on the retreat

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During the 2008 retreat, several participants stopped by to share their thoughts and to encourage us to spread the word about this "best-kept secret." To read comments from the retreat evaluation forms, see below.

Video impressions of the 2008 retreat
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Rev. Phil Smith - Marion Valley UMC
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Rev. Piet Knetsch - Big Springs UMC
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Neva Martin - Tecumseh UMC
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Rev. Charlotte Coates - Fredonia UMCPhoto of Charlotte Coates320x240/3.4mb/2:11
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Keith Megill - Seneca UMC
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Evaluation comments

Each year, we ask retreat participants to complete evaluation and comment forms to help us continue to improve the event. The responses we've received have been very positive, and we'd like to take this opportunity to share a sampling of those comments. We hope you'll join us for the next retreat!

Comments about the keynote speakers, workshop sessions, and worship services:

  • "Julie Russell was excellent; her presentation made me really think"
  • "She [Russell] brought serious issues to the table in a safe environment"
  • "I cannot express the quality that I felt from your speakers. The knowledge was exceptional and so useable"
  • "Worship was so moving; a few tears"
  • "Hand blessing was new and meaningful"
  • "Inspirational"

Comments about the facilities/retreat in general:

  • "Love the setting/great as usual"
  • "I never get tired of coming here"
  • "Overall, this has been my best experience out of all the previous retreats by Healthy Congregations. Thanks!"
  • "Very good conference over all"
  • "Kudos to you all. Thanks for your hard work."
  • "My first time here and I am already looking forward to next year!"

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