We are excited to announce that registration for the Maryland/DC Hyphen Retreat 2026 is officially open! This year’s theme is “Rooted” as together we will explore what it means to be rooted and built up in Him (Colossians 2:6-10).
IMPORTANT: Hyphen Retreat 2026 will look a little different this year! Due to unexpected damage to the retreat center preventing us from hosting our traditional overnight retreat, we’re gathering this year for a special one-day-only experience packed with worship, the Word, connection, and everything we love about Hyphen Retreat.
Dates: Friday, October 16, 2026
Location: The Claggett Center, 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710
Guest Speaker: Pastor Adam Shaw, LifePoint Church Ontario, CA
We are excited to have Pastor Adam Shaw joining us this year. He is the Sr. Pastor of LifePoint Church in Hamilton, Ontario, and has spent nearly twenty years of ministry, especially among young adults locally and within the United Pentecostal Church International. His work has helped people practically think clearly about Scripture, embrace their calling, expand their capacity and grow in leadership.
He's the host of the Restorationist Podcast, has written and co-written several resources including You(th) Ministry, Starting Point, Grow, and Lead, plus The Gospel, an Apostolic Bible study built to equip believers in witnessing. His real gift, though, is bringing Scripture into conversation with the actual questions people are wrestling with culture, leadership, how to live faithfully in everyday moments.
Over the years, he's taught everyone from high schoolers to established leaders, spoken at UPCI conferences, and invested steadily in raising up the next generation of Apostolic ministry.
We're genuinely glad to have him here and believe that we are going to receive something special through his ministry to us.
Worship Leader: Sis. Rayne Libby
Sis. Rayne Libby will be leading us in worship! Rayne is an IBC alumna, music director, worship leader, and songwriter with a heart to lead people in to the presence of God to experience His transforming power.
What to Expect
- Transformative worship
- Dynamic teaching and preaching
- Connecting fellowship with young adults across the District
For full event details and to register, please visit our Hyphen Retreat REGISTRATION PAGE.
Opens: August 25, 2025
Early Bird Pricing: Until September 28
Regular Registration: Begins September 29
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Grace Gospel Worship Center