January has been a bustling month at the CRC, with back-to-back retreats and up to four groups hosted on any given day, accommodating as many as 206 guests at a time. Amid the busy schedule, a winter storm hit during the annual retreat of our Archdiocese priests with speaker, Bishop Cahill, creating a unique experience for many priests from overseas who were encountering snow for the first time. Despite challenging weather conditions, the CRC remained open and continued to serve our guests, thanks to the dedication of our onsite missionary staff and dedicated team members who travel to work at the CRC. This is just one of the many benefits of having a committed team ready to serve, no matter the weather!
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully met—and exceeded—our end-of-year Matching Gift Goal! With a challenge to raise $60,000, we hit that mark on December 31, only to be offered an additional $5,000 challenge. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raised a total of $64,725.38, which was matched dollar for dollar, bringing the grand total to an incredible $129,450.76. This remarkable contribution will go directly towards funding the renovations planned for 2025, helping us continue to improve and grow!
The Christian Retreat Center (CRC) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as our next Retreat Hospitality Missionary. This is a paid live-on position. This essential role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of our retreat ministry and help bring people closer to Christ through practical, servant-hearted service in a community environment.
This position is ideal for anyone with a desire to serve the Lord in practical ways. Whether you're helping with daily cleaning, preparing meals, or maintaining the grounds, your work will have a lasting impact on the spiritual growth of our retreat guests. Your contributions will directly support the mission of CRC—helping people encounter God and grow in their faith through retreat experiences.
As we look for our next Retreat Hospitality Missionary, we invite our community to prayerfully consider who might be called to this role. Whether you’re interested in applying or know someone who would be a great fit, we encourage you to reach out to us. This position offers a fulfilling way to live out your faith and serve others in a deeply meaningful way.