Family Fusion Chosen
March 13-16, 2026
A Weekend at Muskoka Bible Centre
Family Fusion: Chosen is a weekend retreat for foster and adoptive families walking the sacred and complex journey of loving children from hard places. Together, we will explore belonging, healing, and hope as we reflect on God’s heart for adoption and family.
Through Scripture, teaching, and shared stories, this weekend offers space to rest, learn, and be reminded that you are chosen—and you are not alone.
Session 1: The Beauty of Belonging
Through the story of Ruth, we’ll reflect on God’s kindness and the gift of belonging in the family of God—celebrating adoption, provision, and redemption.
Session 2: Understanding Generational Trauma
Learn how trauma impacts children and families, and how foster and adoptive parents can stand with their children—teaming up against the trauma, not the child.
Session 3: Building a Home on the Rock
Discover practical tools for fostering secure attachment using Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), creating safe, connected, and resilient homes.
Session 4: Finding Authentic Resilience
Explore compassion fatigue, authentic resilience, and Christ-centred rhythms that sustain caregivers and children alike.
Session 5: Panel Discussion – Stories of Hope
Be encouraged by real stories of God’s faithfulness in fostering and adoption.
Session 6: Traditions That Shape Us
An interactive session for the whole family exploring meaningful traditions that build identity, belonging, and connection.
Teacher
Lauren Van Ewyk
Read about Lauren Van Ewyk
Lauren Van Ewyk is an engaging speaker, registered social worker, foster mom and agricultural mental health advocate. She has appeared in numerous radio, television and print articles concerning the issues of fostering and adoption, biblical mental wellness, and trauma informed care.
Lauren and her husband raise sheep in southwestern Ontario, where they are active members of St. Clair Community Church. They are licensed foster parents through Nairn Family Homes, in London, ON. Lauren is a PhD student at the University of Guelph in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development (SEDRD). As a founding member and CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, Lauren is committed to ensuring foster and adoptive families thrive!
Music
Ken Van Ewyk
Read about Ken Van Ewyk
Ken Van Ewyk is a high school music teacher whose work centres on mentoring young people through music and education. He also serves as a worship leader and elder in his church, where he is committed to faith-based leadership, service, and community care. As a foster dad, Ken brings a grounded and compassionate perspective shaped by lived experience, emphasizing stability, encouragement, and the importance of safe, supportive environments for children and families.
Weekend Itinerary
Friday
6:00pm – Check in and get settled in your room
7:00pm – Session #1: Welcome – Families all together
8:00pm – Family Activity and Snack in the Hub
Saturday
8:00am – Breakfast in the Dining Room
9:30am – Breakout Session #2 – Kids in the gym
10:30 – 12:00pm – Free time! Gym is available
12:00pm – Lunch in the Dining Room
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Free time in the Gym
3:00pm – Breakout Session #3 – Kids in the gym
5:30pm – Dinner in the Dining Room
7:00pm – Sing Along and campfire with a s’mores bar
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Gym open
Sunday
8:00am – Breakfast in the Dining Room
9:30am – Breakout Session #4 – Kids in the gym
9:00am – 12:00pm – Free time!
12:00pm – Lunch in the Dining Room
1:00pm – Breakout Session #5 – Panel – Kids in the gym
2:00pm – 4:00pm – Free time!
4:00pm – Family Event in the Gym
5:30pm – Dinner in the Dining Room
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Games and snack in the the Gym
Monday
8:00am – Breakfast in the Dining Room
9:30am – Session #6 – Families together in the Hub
11:00am – Check out
Tube Hill
The tube hill is available twice on Saturday: 1:00pm – 4:00pm and 7:00pm – 9:00pm. It is available once on Sunday: 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selections. 20% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats.
All prices are plus HST
Meals
$198.50 per adult (50% off ages 7-12, free for ages 0-6)
Included meals: Saturday breakfast through Monday breakfast, plus snacks Friday, Saturday & Sunday night.
All prices are plus HST
Program
$123 per family, plus $10 per person ages 3+ (i.e. $163 for family of 4)
All prices are plus HST
Media Kit
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