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Chestnut Retreat Center
@ChestnutPA
Worship, dialogue, education, and community service in the Poconos. A welcoming space for reflection and connection.
Saylorsburg, PA, USA
chestnutretreatcenter.org
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Aug 29, 2025
    KAMUOYUNA AÇIKLAMA Sosyal medyada yer alan Ebuseleme Gülen ve eşinin kamp alanından çıkarıldığına dair iddialar gerçeği yansıtmamaktadır. Kamuoyunun doğru bilgilendirilmesi amacıyla olayın kronolojik süreci aşağıdaki gibidir: 27 Ağustos Çarşamba günü saat 13.30 sularında
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Apr 5, 2022
    We wish a happy, blessed Ramadan to all Muslim friends! #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan2022
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Oct 26, 2024
    Fethullah Gülen’s vision of peace and compassion touched countless lives. As we share this tribute, we feel his absence deeply but are inspired to carry forward his legacy of unity and understanding.
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Jun 2, 2024
    1 Haziran 2024 günü Kestane İnziva Kampı (Chestnut Retreat Center) girişinde CNN Türk Televizyonu muhabiri olduğu sonradan anlaşılan bir şahıs ile kampımızda ziyaretçi olarak bulunan bir misafir arasında sözlü ve fiziki bir arbede yaşanmıştır. Görgü tanıklarının aktardığına göre
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Oct 21, 2024
    With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of Allah's will, we share the news of the departure of Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi from this temporal world. Our faith comforts us, as the Qur'an reminds us: "Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return." [Qur'an 2:156]
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Jul 24, 2021
    NBA star @EnesKanter ran a free Basketball Clinic for 140 kids at Pen Argyl this week! Watch the full story at: youtube.com/watch?v=jYQbwh… We thank @Courtney_SEN from the @SENetworkTV
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Dec 14, 2021
    Fethullah Gülen’s Message on the Tornadoes in Kentucky and Neighboring States: afsv.org/fethullah-gule…
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Apr 21, 2025
    We extend our heartfelt condolences to our Catholic friends and community members on the passing of Pope Francis. His humility and deep faith touched hearts across the world. He will be remembered for his dedication to dialogue across faiths, his call for mercy and justice, and
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Sep 4, 2024
    🏀 Check out the highlights from our incredible Basketball Clinic with @EnesFreedom! 🏀 A day full of teamwork, discipline, and fun on the court—helping kids grow through the game!pen
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Nov 3, 2024
    A statement on Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi's will and material legacy was released. His humble spirit remains an inspiration. We are honored that he spent his final years at our retreat center, with a legacy of peace and unity that will endure.
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    Fethullah Gülen
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    Nov 3, 2024
    Statement regarding the will and material legacy of Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi:
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Apr 3, 2023
    Former NBA player @EnesFreedom highlights Chestnut Retreat Center as an example of Mr. Gülen's impact on community service, education, and promoting ethical conduct & religious tolerance in his recent article on the @PoconoRecord.
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    Enes Freedom: 'Love thy neighbor as thyself'
    "In order to love thy neighbor, you must know him, so allow me to introduce you to a special northeastern PA neighbor and community builder."
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Dec 14, 2021
    Core Values of the Hizmet Movement "The Hizmet movement is a civil society movement committed to the ideals of living together in peace and serving humanity, and it works within the framework of social responsibility and philanthropy."
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Nov 24, 2021
    This past weekend, CRC held its annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This year due to Covid restrictions, we invited guests over two nights to maximize capacity. Both nights were filled with love, laughter and thanksgiving.
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    Chestnut Retreat Center
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    Apr 3, 2022
    To commemorate the beginning of the month of Ramadan, CRC donated lunch for 250 people at the West End Food Pantry, yesterday. #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan #Ramadan2022