Just before the weekend gets into full swing, why not host a simple twilight retreat? The following Food Fast schedule will lead your campus ministry or small group on a journey with our global family who faces poverty and hunger.

The activities recommended below are well suited for a university audience. Feel free to rearrange the order so that the schedule best fits the needs of your group. Other activities are available at Food Fast resources.  

Suggested Schedule:

5:10pm Opening Prayer: scroll to find Preparing the Fast, Preparing the Table (30 minutes)

5:40pm Icebreaker: scroll to find Basic Necessities Supply Chain (15 minutes)

5:55pm Break (10 minutes)

6:05pm Learning Opportunity: scroll to find Solidarity: A Vision of One Human Family (75 minutes)

7:20 pm   Reflection: scroll to find Solidarity – Why Not? (30 minutes) 

8:05pm Closing Prayer: scroll to find A Call to Justice (40 minutes)

8:25pm Share a simple meal

If you would like to organize a larger retreat, Food Fast can be organized from 8 to 24 hours. You can download or order free resources at www.foodfast.org. Have a great retreat!