Fall Theological Retreat

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Will You Be My Neighbor?
Called to Community

October 13-15, 2024

+ Add-On Retreat Time: Friday-Sunday, October 11-13

Location:
Stoney Creek Hotel
3060 S Kinney Coulee Road, Onalaska, WI

Registration

Online registration will be open from August 14-September 25.
Active pastors and deacons are expected to attend. If you are an active rostered minister in this synod and cannot attend, please contact Bishop Hassanally between September 1 and 15 to discuss. Other synod ministry leaders* and retired rostered ministers are welcome to attend. (*Ministry leaders can include SAMs, TEEMs, and worship and faith formation professionals.)

Lodging

You are responsible for lodging, which is not included in event registration.
There will be rooms reserved for this event at Stoney Creek Hotel at a special rate. Details and instructions will be available soon.

Stoney Creek Hotel

Located in the La Crosse area of Wisconsin
Amenities include: fitness center, indoor/outdoor pool, and outdoor walking trails
Visit their website to learn more: stoneycreekhotels.com/hotel/la-crosse

2024 Speakers:

Bishop Regina Hassanally

Bishop of the Southeastern Minnesota Synod

Rev. Dr. Char Cox

Event Speaker

Bishop Yehiel Curry

Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the ELCA

Schedule

*Additional schedule information will be available closer to the event.

Sunday (Oct. 13)
Registration will open around 4 PM, and dinner will be served.
Monday (Oct. 14)
Tuesday (Oct. 10)
The event will wrap up around noon. Lunch is not provided.

Add-On Retreat Time: Friday-Sunday, October 11-13

This is optional unstructured time. For those who are looking for some extra time to retreat away from everyday life. This could be on your own, with colleagues/friends, family or not,... this is a chance for you to do what you need.
This portion is NOT part of the expectations of rostered ministers. That's why we are calling it an "Add-On"!

What to Bring

While it is up to you to bring what you need, here are a few things that you may not have considered:

Reusable drinking vessel(s) for water, coffee, tea, etc.
An offering will be received, so plan to bring whatever you may want to participate in that.
Outdoor walking shoes.
Layers! The indoor temperatures can fluctuate, so plan accordingly.

Workshops

On Monday, all participants will have the opportunity to participate in various workshop opportunities. A list of the options will be provided here before the event.