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Couples Getaway 2026

January 16-18, 2026

With all the demands on our time; work, children, other social commitments, it can be challenging to find time to spend together just with you and your spouse. If you are looking for a romantic retreat near you look no further. MBC is proud to offer this christian retreat designed solely for couples.

Couples Getaway is a weekend for couples to get away from the daily obligations and reconnect. It is a time away to play together through activities provided, to grow together in Christ and to worship together with song and teaching.

Teachers

Dan & Angie Thornton

David & Shelagh Raymer
Read about Dan & Angie Thornton

Dan & Angie Thornton have served in leadership development with Crossworld since 2005. After 10 years in Senegal, the Lord led them and their two daughters to minister in French-speaking Quebec. Angie trains Bible teachers as the Women’s Ministry Director for SOLA (TGC Quebec) and hosts a column in English at The Gospel Coalition Canada and in French at TPSG, where she also co-hosts the podcast Chrétienne. She holds an MDiv from Moody Theological Seminary. Dan is a professor at Séminaire Baptiste Évangélique du Québec, instructor at Parole de vie/Word of Life Sherbrook, the content editor for SOLA, an elder at their local church, and a frequent guest preacher across the province. He holds a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary.

You can track The Thorntons’ years of ministry on Angie’s personal blog, check out her column at The Gospel Coalition, and find her on FacebookInstagram, and YouTube. You’ll find Dan on Facebook. For those who understand French, discover Angie’s blog, podcast, and YouTube teaching ministry.

Music

John & Merissa Gleason

David & Shelagh Raymer
Read about John & Merissa Gleason

John and Merissa were both born and raised in Windsor-Essex County and live there today, but many of John’s childhood memories were made here at MBC!
The couple has been married since 2012 and met each other through their church youth group.

They attend Meadowbrook Church today and have been serving in worship ministry since they were teenagers.

After beating breast cancer in 2019, Merissa decided to use her experience as inspiration to start writing her own music and is on her way to releasing a studio album.

John being the entrepreneur he is, has recently started up a machine shop in Kingsville and has been keeping busy with local jobs that require machining or fabrication – he is living his dream!

It is such an honor to be a part of the Couples Retreat again this winter and can’t wait to worship & grow with you!

Music

Chris & Lauren Klassen

David & Shelagh Raymer
Read about Chris & Lauren Klassen

Chris was born and raised in Windsor-Essex County and resides there today with his wife Lauren, who was born and raised in London, Ontario. Chris and Lauren are newlyweds, married in May of 2024!

Chris has been a part of the worship ministry at Meadow Brook Church for the past 16 years and recently became the Worship Director. He has also volunteered as a youth leader for the last 10 years. In addition to his involvement with Meadow Brook, Chris has his own baking business!

Lauren has also been involved in worship ministry, singing and helping with projection at a church she attended while living in Panama for a few years with her family. She was also involved as a youth leader while living in London.
Lauren is now working as a hairstylist at a local salon.

God has been incredibly faithful in each of our lives, and we are beyond blessed to have found each other and start this new chapter in our lives. We look forward to being able to help lead worship for this event at MBC, and we can’t wait to worship alongside all of you!

Weekend Itinerary

Friday, January 16, 2026

4:00 pm – Arrival & check in at the Main Office.
– Meet and Greet in the Hub.
5:30 pm – Dinner in the Dining Room.
7:00 pm – Session #1.

Snack to follow Session #1 in the Hub

Saturday, January 17, 2026

8:30 am – Breakfast in the Dining Room.
10:00 am – Session #2.
12:00 pm – Lunch in the Dining Room.
– Free Time Activities – Snow Tubing (weather permitting), Snow shoeing, and Hiking trail.
Bookstore open for shopping!
4:00 pm – Couples’ activity in the Gymnasium – it’s a surprise!
5:30 pm – Dinner in the Dining Room.
7:00 pm – Session #3.

Snack to follow in the Hub

Lantern-lit evening prayer walk

Sunday, January 18, 2026

8:30 am – Continental Breakfast in the Hub.
9:30 am – Session # 4.
11:00 am – Brunch in the Dining Room.

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Accommodations

Please refer to our website for accommodation selections*. 20% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. 

All prices are plus HST

Meals & Program

Program, 6 meals and 2 snacks — $562.70/couple.

All prices are plus HST

Program Only

$200/couple.

All prices are plus HST

* Accommodation options are subject to availability. Please call the office at 705-789-0123 if you have any questions.

MBC is a beautiful place to reconnect with your spouse and be refreshed in God’s creation while being uplifted in the Word of God. We were so blessed by the Biblical teaching, community of believers and exceptional food. The Couples Retreat was a great chance to reset our mind and lives to start the year.

– 2/18/2024