BE A BETTER MAN
An opportunity to pause, reflect and be thankful
Cornerstone offers an opportunity to step out of your daily routine to think about and discuss those things that matter to you most. Cornerstone is a chance to meet regular guys, just like you, who will share with you their everyday experiences in life and faith. It's an opportunity to strengthen your faith and relationships with others - especially your family. It's a navigation tool to get you where you want to be. It helps remind you what is essential in life and what is not. Most importantly - you are not alone! Some men share your struggles, successes, values, and interests. Hearing their stories will make you empathize, find strength and peace, and forge friendships.
You may share in the discussion as much or as little as you choose, or not at all if that is your preference.
Every man benefits from Cornerstone
Cornerstone isn’t for any specific type of man. It is for working and non-working men, dads and non-dads, married, single, divorced men, introverts or extroverts, and men of all ages. Some are active churchgoers, and others haven't attended Mass in a while. No matter where you are in your faith, Cornerstone will have a visible and measurable impact on your life. It is for anyone looking for a deeper connection to God, self, and other men within our church community. There is a place in Cornerstone for every man.
It doesn’t matter how well you know the mass responses and prayers or if you know them; there is no judgment.
It is for YOU because it is run by men like YOU
Previous attendees of Cornerstone run Cornerstone. Regular guys, all of whom once attended their first Cornerstone and were so moved by the experience that they became part of the team. A spiritual director supervises the program to ensure the church's precepts are represented, but guys like you orchestrate the event.
You will make lifelong friends and have a ton of fun
Men’s Cornerstone starts with a celebration of fantastic food, drinks, and strangers and ends with a celebration of even better food, drinks, and friends. You’ll have plenty of social time to get to know your new brothers. You can't begin to imagine the bond that forms in such a short time, and nobody will believe you had so much fun.
Join us, and if you think Cornerstone was a waste of your time, the guys organizing this event for YOU will donate $100 to American Martyrs Church.
Why not?
If you are hesitant and thinking, “This is not for me,” you are not alone. Almost every man felt this way before attending Cornerstone for the first time, and they were glad they took the plunge. If you don’t want to have fun, make lifelong friends, and work on becoming an even better man for those you love, maybe it’s time to wonder why 
. Cornerstone is precisely what you need to pause and reflect. There is nothing to lose and a lot to gain, all in a comfortable, relaxed environment with no pressure or judgment, with great food and drinks, and with your community brothers.
It is not only about praying, it is also about learning from life experiences.
Cornerstone is hosted at American Martyrs Church
The Men’s 2025 Cornerstone retreat takes place at American Martyrs Church starting at 5 pm on Friday the 7th of February and continues through the evening of Saturday the 8th of February. All meals (including Friday dinner through Saturday dinner) are included. We offer accommodations on campus to sleep over on Friday night. There is no cost to attend Cornerstone.