Experience Steadfast Love, Boundless Mercy, Loving Kindness & Abundant Grace


Attending a Hesed retreat helps people with developmental disabilities and their friends increase their understanding of the stories of Jesus’ life. The the retreat is open to all adults seeking to learn more about Jesus through drama, music, activities and fellowship. The retreat is held at a fully handicapped accessible camp.

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 “You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop
that cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14-16

Encouragement in Times of Social Distancing… The Redeemer Dance Video

Hesed #25 – The light of Hesed 2025 Is on the Calendar!

  • Lay Leaders – Connie Poovey and LeAnn Wooten
  • Saturday, October 11, 2025  (one day only!)
  • Add location:  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC  27613
More information email: Info@HesedRetreat.org

We are looking forward to rebuilding the Hesed fellowship and gathering.

What does the word “hesed” mean?

Hesed is a Hebrew word that means ‘steadfast love, boundless mercy, loving kindness & abundant grace’. Through the Hesed retreat, we want you to experience God’s hesed love.

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Please look around this site

  • to learn more,
  • to send an email to ask questions,
  • to complete an application to attend.

We hope to see you at the next retreat! Welcome!