Retreat resources may be borrowed from NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries for a limited time. For information, call Rev. Judith Stephens (919.552.4673) or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Planning Retreats

All Ground is Holy: A Guide to the Christian Retreat, Jeannette L. Angell. Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg, Pa., 1993.

A Place for God: A Guide to Spiritual Retreats and Retreat Centers, Timothy Jones, Doubleday, New York, NY., 2000.

Be Still: Designing and Leading Contemplative Retreats, Jane E. Vennard. The Alban Institute, Washington, DC, 2000.

Coming Down the Mountain: How to Turn Your Retreat Into Everyday Living, Thomas Hart.Paulist Press, Mahwah, NJ, 1988.

Going On Retreat: A Beginner's Guide to the Christian Retreat Experience, Margaret Silf. Loyola Press.Chicago, Ilinois, 2002.

How to Use Camping Experiences in Religious Education, Stephen Venable and Donald Joy. Religious Education Press, Birmingham, Ala. 1998.

Invitation to Presence: A Guide to Spiritual Disciplines, Wendy Miller, Upper Room Books, Nashville, Tenn. 1995.

Planning and Implementing Retreats, Nicki Verploegen Vandergrift, Liguori Publications, Liguori, Missouri. 2001.

Retreats: An Introductory Manual, Mary Lou Van Buren.Women's Division, GBOD, The United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tn., 1991.

Soul Retreats for Busy People: 15 Minute Meditations to Revive & Refresh Your Day. GRQ Ink Inc., Franklin, Tenn.2002.

Spirit Windows: A Handbook of Spiritual Growth Resources for Leaders. Ann Z. Kulp, Bridge Resources, Louisville, Ky., 1998.

Wilderness Time: A Guide for Spiritual Retreat, Emilie Griffin. HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY. 1997.

Personal Retreats

Alone with God: A Guide for Personal Retreats, Ron DelBene.The Upper Room Books, Nashville, Tn., 1996.

A Retreat With the Psalms: Resources for Personal and Communal Prayer. John C. Endres and Elizabeth Liebert.Paulist Press, Mahwah, NJ, 2001.

One Day for God: A Guide To Your Own Retreat, Anthea Dove. Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tn., 1996.

Practicing Your Path: A Book of Retreats for an Intentional Life, Holly W. Whitcomb. Innisfree Press, Inc., Philadelphia, Penn. 2002.

Quiet Moments and Holy Places: Reflections in Solitude, James A. Belcher, Forward Movement Publications, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2001

The Spiritual Leader's Guide to Self-Care, Rochelle Melander and Harold Eppley. The Alban Institute, Washington, DC. 2002

Retreats for Specific Groups

Parent-Child Retreats: Spiritual Experiences for Children Ages 7-10 and Their Parents. Lynne Knickerbock, Maggie Pike, Mary Ann Figlino, Eleanor Sheehan, Morehouse Group, Denver, Colorado, 1998.

The Woman's Retreat Book: A Guide To Restoring, Rediscovering and Reawakening Your True Self - in a Moment, an Hour, a Day or a Weekend, Jennifer Louden. HarperSanFrancisco, New York, NY.1997.

A River in the Desert: 12 Retreats for Women's Groups, Ellen Shepard. Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tn. 2001.