The fall retreat is a time to build community, reflect on the start of the year, and just relax out of the city.  John and Lee Neff again offered their lovely home in Kingston, and the QuEST Fellows, as well as Alisa, Polly and AJ (the program director and support committee members) drove on the ferry for the weekend away.

The weather was cooperative for the folks that wanted to stay inside, read, play games, and drink tea.  Several brave souls took long walks on the wet beach at low tide.  In addition to relaxation, we played a speed dating game, deepened our understanding of race by sharing personal experiences, planned fundraising strategies, and held a worship sharing on community.  Sydney shared how to make s’mores in the oven.