You’re Invited to the 2026 JCPC Men’s Retreat!

When: Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3
Where: The Calvin Center
in Hampton Georgia
Theme: Finding Space for God
Guest Speaker: Rev. Kevin Martin

Cost: $250 for single room / $125for shared. Cost includes food & lodging, but not transportation.

Scholarships are available. Contact Pastor Rachel if you want more information.

Have you ever been in the store, looking for something, and then realized that what you were looking for was there…but all the way at the bottom?  Bending down to pick it up, did you wonder why it wasn’t up at eye level with everything else?   Trying to interact with God can be a little like that: sometimes we feel like we are looking in the wrong places, or that it just is harder than it should be.  That is what we will dig into together on this retreat!  We’ll try to figure out just how God ended up down there, how to expand our vision, and ask ourselves if maybe God put himself there for a reason!

Finding Space for God:

Taking God off the Bottom Shelf

The Weekend Programming

Hello!  My name is Pastor Kevin and I currently serve the community of Prince of Peace Lutheran here with you in Johns Creek.  I have a degree in Psychology from Oglethorpe University and an MDiv from Lutheran Theological Southeran Seminary.   I pastored congregations in South Carolina and Tennessee before returning here to Atlanta in 2017.   I enjoy reading fantasy and science fiction, and I also enjoy games of all kinds.  My wife Heather and I just celebrated 25 years of marriage and have three children.   I look forward to spending the day with you!

Check back soon for the full details! A finalized schedule will be sent to all those registered two week before the retreat.

About Our Guest Speaker

About The Calvin Center

The Calvin Center (originally named Camp Calvin) is a beautiful retreat property and summer camp destination just South of Metro Atlanta in Hampton, GA. You can read more about The Calvin Center by visiting their website.