Youth ministers and lay leaders from seven Disciples congregations gathered for a weekend of rest and spiritual reflection at the God@Center retreat, held at Orchard Crest Camp September 22-23, 2006. The retreat was led by host Rev. Randy Kuss, pastor at Speedway Christian Church in Indianapolis and participant in The Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project (www.ymsp.org).  The focus of the retreat was "being attentive to the presence of God," and activities included worship, singing, art projects, shared meals, prayer, and contemplative practices. The group also spent time in conversation around the nature of youth ministry and how to make spirituality and contemplative practices an integral part of our youth programs.  (Click on pictures to see larger versions, then return by using back arrow.)