With school about to start back (sorry, school kids, but it’s true), many congregations are getting ready for retreats. Many will have youth retreats, while others will have retreats for nearly everyone! Fall seems to be a popular time to have these events, most often on the weekend. While every retreat is different and have slightly different purposes, let me share 10 simple things to remember when planning, then I’d like to hear from you in the comments with some of your suggestions. 1. Have a Purpose (and Write it Down if Necessary). Don’t make your purpose, “We just needed to get away,” or “We’ve done one before, so we…