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The Matt Talbot Retreat Movement
Matt Talbot #78
What is a Matt Talbot Retreat?
A Matt Talbot retreat offers an opportunity for recovering alcoholics to seek a stronger spiritual experience and enhance their sober way of life.
The people who attend these retreats are all recovering alcoholics.
Those who attend retreats are of all races, all religious beliefs, all ages, and all walks of life.
A Matt Talbot weekend provides an opportunity to strengthen that most difficult part of the AA program-our spiritual growth.
The weekend retreats are not an exercise in religion, doctrine, or dogma. An open mind is of great help while on retreat. We find a peaceful atmosphere where we can relax and think about our own needs.
Matt Talbot Retreats generally begin Friday evening and conclude early Sunday afternoon. Throughout the weekend brief conferences are held by a Retreat Master or Director, usually a recovering alcoholic and member of the clergy. Likewise there are many AA meetings both large and small. Meals and sleeping accommodations are provided.
As a rule, the Retreat Master has personal experience with our problem and also has the training and the background to provide us with guidance and insight into the Steps and our own individual spiritual path. In addition, much time is available for sharing and fellowship, and for rest and meditation away from the stresses, tensions, hustle and bustle of our daily lives.
Matt Talbot 78
Over 800 Men have attended a Matt Talbot 78 retreat. We meet near Morristown, NJ and Long Branch, NJ and our membership draws its core membership from both New Jersey and New York.
If this is your first time coming to a Matt Talbot Retreat, welcome and enjoy what is always a relaxing and fun weekend. NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN TURNED AWAY from a Matt Talbot 78 retreat. If you want to be here we will make it happen. We have scholarships for those in need. Even if you need a ride we will find a way to get you there. Just ask ... we will find a way.