There
are two required retreats in the FMP experience. Both are weekend retreats,
which
begin on Friday at 7:45 p.m. and
conclude after lunch on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
You
are expected to attend the entire weekend.
The
opening gathering in September of the 1st
year, CALL TO COMMUNITY,
focuses
on group orientation, community
building, exploration of
"ministry" and
communal
as well as personal prayer. It is
facilitated by a team, which includes
the
regional
site staff.
The
closing retreat is held in June of the 2nd
year. The timeframe is the same as
the
opening gathering. A committee of FMP participants develop the theme in
collaboration
with the program and retreat directors.