Men’s Retreat

How Did Jesus talk to the men of His time?

Experience a profound exploration of how the gospel uniquely resonates with men. Enjoy a captivating 6-minute high-definition video tour of sacred sites in the Holy Land and delve into ancient gospel teachings that address contemporary challenges. You will come home with an excellent knowledge of where these holy events occurred and why and how they apply to your spiritual life. We will explore many of the holy sites I visit every time I see the sacred land with a group of pilgrims, much like many of you. You will come away with a better working knowledge of the New Testament, a stronger love for Jesus, and the ultimate price He paid for our salvation. Don’t let this opportunity pass by—secure your spot now.

Retreat Presenter: Christopher Cross is the youngest of 7 children born in upstate New York. He served 13 months in Vietnam from 1968-1969. After returning from Vietnam, he graduated from Adirondack Community College in Glens Falls, NY, and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Eastern Kentucky University, where he played Division 1 basketball. Chris started his career with the Lexington Metropolitan Police Department as a patrolman and was promoted to Detective several years later. Chris left the police department and became a New York State Police Instructor in Albany, NY, where he wrote and implemented the NYS Office of Crime Prevention and was appointed the Assistant Director. Mr. Cross left the police field and started his own property casualty insurance agency in the Schenectady, NY, area for 30 years. He made his first trip to the Holy Land in September 1982. Chris has become a licensed guide in Israel and has made over 91 trips to the Holy Land, leading groups from all over the US and Canada. He has taken over 1100 priests over an 8-year period and has also guided EWTN throughout the Holy Land. Chris has written several books: Walking in His Footsteps and a prayer booklet, To Jesus through Mary. Chris has been married for 52 years to his wife, Linda. They have two children and three grandchildren. Chris is a very powerful speaker and loves to discuss questions that many have about their faith. Chris always says: You can’t talk the talk unless you have walked the walk. You will be impressed to see what God has done with this man. He will speak to you in a way that will touch your heart.

Registration and Offering for Men’s Retreat

In the interest of safety, we are instituting contactless payments. The offering must be paid in full before arrival. No payments at check-in, please.

Deposits may be transferred to another retreat or program within the same retreat season but cannot be transferred to another person. If you have registered and need to cancel or arrange a late arrival, please call us 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, all funds paid are non-refundable.

Partial financial aid may be available for those who cannot afford the minimum fee. Financial aid requests should be submitted in writing to our Administrator and accompanied by a completed registration form.

Please use the form below to register or call (860) 677-8519 on Tuesdays or Thursdays during business hours.