The Schedule

Arrive, set up, acquaint, enjoy

The venue is reserved from Friday afternoon. Arrive, set up your camp, cabin or room, start to get to know your fellow CC Brothers. Time for socializing, local sightseeing, fishing, hiking and the like. There is no shortage of things to do in the Morgan area.

Campfire

Sit around the fire pit and continue to build camaraderie, stories and jokes, and just hopefully a good, relaxing time. This is, after all, a “retreat.”

There will be a sound system and "open mic" night- Adrian Larsen will share some stories, and rumor has it that music will be happening. We also encourage the "cowboy poets" among you to step forward. Please email us at chris@mismi.group if you'd like to participate and have any requests.

Check-in

Room, Cabin or Camping

Sunrise flag hike and devotional

Spencer Morely will be leading a morning hike on the retreat property, with a spiritual component. A great way to start the day.

Service Project

Coming together to provide a useful service and labor for the community. Details are still in the works.

Recreational Activities

We are planning a some group activities which will be both fun and relaxing, as well as afford the brothers to get to know each other on a deeper level, and learn to come together.

Planned activities include: 

Rock Climbing  - Dallin Pakratz

Kayaking and SUP East Canyon State Park or Pineview (bring paddle boards, etc.)

Fishing on the Weber River - Photo Derby - Chris V.

Lawn Games: Hosted by the Young Men - Micah Larsen

Bbq, Beer and Banter Session

BBQ grills will be available.

Come hungry and ready to connect. We’ll fire up the grill, enjoy some cold drinks, toss a football around, and settle into good old-fashioned guy banter — telling stories, sharing laughs, giving each other a hard time, and speaking openly about the real challenges and opportunities facing Covenant Christian men today. This is where we begin surfacing the issues we’ll dig into during the Men’s Congress on Sunday.

Sacrament

A short spiritual moment followed by sacrament to hopefully become one with each other and the Savior prior to the day's events.

Speaker Session (still a work in progress! More details forthcoming).

30 minute talks by:

Denver Snuffer: “Manhood from the standpoint of a religious teacher.” 

Mike NewMyer: “Manhood from a standpoint of a former military member” 

Taylor Child: “Manhood from the standpoint of a successful business leader.”

(Session may or may not be broadcast, depending on venue internet capabilities)

Working Lunch - PROVIDED!

Following the morning talks, we will break into smaller discussion groups over lunch. Each man will choose one of the three main topics that resonates most with him:

Family Leadership  

Community Safety  

Safeguarding and Conveying Gospel Knowledge

More info regarding the three topics can be found HERE.

At each table, participants will engage in thoughtful, open conversation guided by the morning’s presentations. Light materials and talking points will be available to help spark meaningful discussion. A moderator will be present at each table to keep the conversation focused, respectful, and charitable.This relaxed yet purposeful setting will allow men to share insights, ask honest questions, and begin processing together what righteous manhood looks like in these important areas.

Break

Topic facilitators/organizers discussion

Men's Congress

In the afternoon we will come together as one body for the “Men’s Congress” — a time of collective reasoning, honest discussion, and unified pondering.Building on the morning talks and the working lunch conversations, we will focus on the three key topics:

• Family Leadership

• Community Safety

• Safeguarding and Conveying Gospel Knowledge

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This session is designed to be a thoughtful, brotherly assembly where men can speak candidly, listen deeply, and wrestle with difficult but vital questions. Our goal is not merely to talk, but to seek understanding, gain clarity, and move toward actionable unity.We hope to draft a clear, concise statement or framework that can serve as a guide and encouragement for Covenant Christian men — one that can be built upon in future gatherings. This is an opportunity to stand together in faith, charity, and courage as we seek to fulfill our responsibilities as husbands, fathers, brothers, and defenders of truth and Zion.

Closing

This will wrap up the event with possible presentations resulting from the Congress, a summary from organizers, prayer and anything else we are moved to do. 

Venue Clean-up and Check Out

Clean the venue, break camp and head out. With many thanks for attending and helping return the venue to pristine condition.

Additional night possible for those traveling from afar

We have arranged for the event venue to be available to those who wish to linger until Monday, so that they don't have to travel on Sunday after the conclusion of the event. We encourage all to stay, and to contribute to the additional cost. The additional night is very affordable.