Labor Day weekend / September 4 to 7, 2026
Sept 4 to 7 at Shocco Springs
Three nights of rest, worship and fellowship. Everyone is invited. The theme is Blessed to Belong, from Ephesians 2:18 to 21.
— days until the retreat · what the planning team is up to
About the retreat
Labor Day weekend at Shocco Springs: three days of worship, the Word, outdoor time and fellowship. Whether you have been at NCPC for years or just started visiting, you belong here.
We worship and learn as one body, all ages together. Families, couples, singles: everyone is welcome.
Even if you are new or still getting to know people, this weekend is one of the best ways to be known and to know others.
Scholarships are available. Just check the box on the registration form. It is confidential. We do not want finances to be a barrier to community.
“This retreat is really about having the time and the space for our church to appreciate the blessing of community. Of being together with one another. Whether you're new or you've been here for years: come be with us.”
What to expect
Morning devotionals, Lord's Day worship (livestreamed for those at home), and teaching sessions led by Pastor Eddie and Pastor Billy.
Basketball, volleyball, tennis, putt-putt golf, fishing, horseshoes, hiking trails, playground and more, all free for guests. All ages welcome.
Shared meals, evening gatherings, snack time, and unhurried space to know and be known.
Weekend overview
Detailed schedule will be in your retreat booklet. All times are Central Time (1 hour behind Atlanta). Times and activities subject to change.
Later Friday start, dinner on your own. So no one has to rush out of work to make a 5:30 dinner, we've dropped Friday's group meal and pushed the start back. Check-in runs 4:00 to 8:00 PM CT Friday in Bagley Center room 1300, with welcome and orientation at 8:00. Eat dinner before you get there or grab something on the road.
Dinner Friday is on your own. Eat before you arrive.
Labor Day. About a 2.5 hour drive home.
Cost
3 nights lodging, 7 meals, and all sessions.
Per person, double occupancy
Meals only, rooms with parents
Meals only, rooms with parents
Rooms with parents
An individual is about $248.50. A family of 4 (2 adults and 2 youth) is about $636.50.
Coming for one or two nights instead of three? Adults are $107 for one night and $186.50 for two, youth are $41 and $61.50, and children are $20 and $30. Tell the planning team in advance so Shocco can adjust the count.
Robert emails each family their total. Pay by Zelle to NCPC, or write a check to the church with "Retreat" in the memo.
Prices went down. Already paid? Since we're no longer having dinner together on Friday, the cost dropped by $11.50 per adult, $10.25 per youth and $5 per child. If you already paid in full, the church is sending your refund by Zelle, no action needed. Robert will email you your updated total.
Check the box on the registration form. It is confidential. You can also contribute to help sponsor someone else.
Please register as soon as you can so we can hold enough rooms.
The venue
A Christian conference center in Talladega, Alabama, about 2.5 hours from church, in the Central Time zone.
Included with your stay. Something for everyone.
Lake and fishing
Basketball and courts
Horseshoes and games
Playground
Also available: volleyball, tennis, pickleball, putt-putt golf, hiking trails, four square, gagaball and playing fields.
Full-size bed plus bunk beds, private bath, and climate control. Linens provided; guests dress their own beds. Great for families with children. View rooms and photos
Hotel-style rooms with full beds, private bath, and climate control. Linens provided. Accessible rooms available. View rooms and photos
232 Bagley Center Dr, Talladega, AL 35160. Park behind the Bagley Center and enter the door marked Bagley Center Third Floor; room 1300 is inside to the right. · Get directions · shocco.org
Our covenant community
God has gathered us into one body, not because we chose each other, but because He called us through the Gospel. This retreat is an extension of what He does among us every Lord's Day: drawing us near through His Word, shaping us by His Spirit, and binding us together as His covenant family.
“And let us consider how to stir one another up to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.”
FAQ
Friday September 4 through Monday September 7, 2026 (Labor Day weekend) at Shocco Springs Christian Conference Center in Talladega, Alabama, about 2.5 hours from church. Important: Shocco is in the Central Time zone (1 hour behind Atlanta). All schedule times on this page are in Central Time. Check-in runs 4:00 to 8:00 PM CT Friday (5:00 to 9:00 Eastern) in Bagley Center room 1300; please don't plan to arrive earlier, the team is setting up. Welcome and orientation follow at 8, and checkout is 11 AM CT Monday. Friday dinner is on your own: eat before you arrive or grab something on the road.
Everyone in our covenant community: members, regular attenders, and visitors. Friends and extended family are welcome too, as space allows. If you've been thinking about getting more connected at NCPC, this is a wonderful way to do it.
Fill out the registration form below. It takes about 5 minutes. Registration closes August 23. Please register as soon as you can so we can hold enough rooms. If you'd prefer help filling it out, just ask Susan or any planning team member at church.
We're collecting payment now. Robert Yi emails each registered family their exact total; if you haven't gotten yours, reach out to him. Pay by Zelle to NCPC, or write a check to the church with "Retreat" in the memo. If you'd like to split it into installments, just let Robert know and he'll work it out with you.
Yes. Check the scholarship box on the registration form. It's completely confidential. We don't want finances to be a barrier to fellowship. You can also contribute toward sponsoring another family.
You're still welcome, and partial stays are now prorated. Adults are $107 for one night and $186.50 for two, youth are $41 and $61.50, and children are $20 and $30. Let the planning team know in advance so Shocco can adjust the count. If cost is a concern, the scholarship option is still available.
Yes. Shocco allows day guests for a day-use fee, and you can join us for Sunday lunch. We just have to give Shocco a head count in advance, so let Robert or Susan know as early as you can; please don't plan to just show up.
Yes. Children are welcome and included in everything. Shocco has a playground, putt-putt golf, basketball courts, fishing, hiking trails, gagaball, and plenty of open space to run around. Arts and crafts run alongside the Saturday teaching sessions, and there's a separate children's activity during the quiet hour, so parents get real time to themselves. There will also be group games and community time for all ages. Parents remain responsible for their children throughout the weekend.
We have two buildings: Oakridge has a full-size bed plus bunk beds (great for families with children) and Springview has hotel-style full beds (accessible rooms available). Both have private bathrooms, climate control, and linens. Children stay in their parents' room (no separate lodging needed; youth and child pricing covers meals only). Singles are paired with preferred roommates. The planning team is assigning rooms now, and you'll get yours at the check-in table Friday. Traveling with a baby? A few pack-and-plays are reserved: tell Susan you need one, or bring your own.
Yes. Shocco requires a waiver from every adult, and each adult signs their own (it isn't part of the registration form). It takes about a minute: sign the Shocco waiver.
Yes. Note any allergies or dietary needs on the registration form and we'll coordinate with Shocco's dining staff in advance.
Tell us by August 21 and you'll get a full refund. After that the church is already committed to Shocco for your spot, so let Robert know as soon as you can and we'll do our best. Either way, please don't just not show up; every cancellation we know about early is a room we can offer someone else.
Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, toiletries, Bible, medications, sunscreen, bug spray, and a refillable water bottle. A detailed packing list will go out closer to the date. Note: Oakridge guests will need to dress their own beds (linens are provided).
Springview has accessible rooms. If you have specific mobility or accessibility needs, note them on the registration form or talk to Janet. We'll make sure you're taken care of.
Reach out to any member of the planning team at church or after service; we're all happy to help. You can ask Pastor Eddie, Susan Lee, Christina Jeong, Janet Choe, Kelly Xu, David Park, Dan Park, Robert Yi, Steve Lim, or Nick Ryu.
Register
Space is limited and registration closes August 23. The form below takes about 5 minutes.
Questions? Talk to any planning team member at church.
Your planning team
Have questions about the retreat? Reach out to any of us at church or after service. We're happy to help.
