Calling all songwriters, musicians, and lyricists and those who are curious and want to join from the Philadelphia/Phoenixville, PA area! United Adoration is inviting you to a very special songwriting retreat designed for you to create, collaborate, and build community with other creators. Many of us shy away from being called a "creative" or an "artist" but we at United Adoration believe that all of God's people are creatives, and our retreats are for YOU! During the retreat, we will have extended time to create, collaborate with one another, pray together, reflect on scripture, share meals, and worship God in community.

We believe that when we gather to worship and create, the Holy Spirit does deep work in our souls, so we intentionally leave time during the retreat for the Holy Spirit to care for us.

Artists, creatives, and those who don't think they are artists but are curious--- all ages and artistic experience levels are welcome.

Please bring your own instruments if you are able, laptops, notebooks, writing utensil, and anything you use to create or write with.

If you are coming from out of town, you are responsible for your own lodging accommodations.

Dessert provided Friday night, so come fed!; Light breakfast Saturday, and lunch on your own (but with others!) at restaurants close by.

SCHEDULE:

Friday:

6:30pm Check-in & Fellowship

6:45pm Dessert and Introductions

7:15pm Inspiration Packet, Discussion & Prayer

8:00pm Creative Exercise

9:30pm Doors close for the night

Saturday:

9:00am Light Breakfast and Fellowship

9:45am Worship

10:15am Creative Time #1

12:30pm Lunch out (or BYO!)

1:30pm Creative Time #2

3:00pm Group Photo

3:45pm Art Share

4:45pm-5pm What's Next, Blessing and Farewell

EVENT TIME & DATE:

Friday, August 21, 2026 6:30pm-9:30pm

Saturday August 22, 2026 9am-5pm

REGISTRATION:

$70

EVENT LEADERS:

Becky Olson - Host/Coordinator

Rachel Wilhelm - United Adoration Retreat Leader

Rachel is the VP of United Adoration, a singer-songwriter, worship leader and speaker. She loves writing songs from Scripture, and sharing her expertise with songwriters for more Scriptural engagement in both devotional and worship songwriting. She is a member and writer for the worship collective, The Resting Place, that writes songs to encourage a culture of singing in the local church. Her most recent solo album, "Hosea," explores the complicated and difficult passages of the Bible through sound and word.

Register today and join us as we:

UNITE - Connect and collaborate with other artists

CREATE - Engage with the Holy Spirit and create art that is meaningful to you and your community

ADORE - Spend time with God and grow together within a community of artists