WHEN: Tues., Oct. 21 at 3:30 pm (check-in/registration from 1-3:15 pm) through Noon on Thurs., Oct. 23 (all times are eastern time zone)
WHERE: Lindenwood Conference & Retreat Center, near Plymouth, IN
WHO: All who are involved with Christian Education/Faith Formation in any way are invited -- pastors, educators, committee members, staff and volunteers alike! You don't need to be a member of APCE to attend this event.
WHERE: Lindenwood Conference & Retreat Center, near Plymouth, IN
WHO: All who are involved with Christian Education/Faith Formation in any way are invited -- pastors, educators, committee members, staff and volunteers alike! You don't need to be a member of APCE to attend this event.
WHAT:
GUEST SPEAKER: Carol McDonald is an honorably retired Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Before her retirement, she served at the congregational level, as well as in a variety of presbytery, synod and general assembly positions in the PCUSA: Christian Education Consultant, Associate Executive for Program, Presbytery Moderator, Associate Executive for Geneva Center, Synod Executive , and various committees for the General Assembly. Her favorite work areas have been programming at Geneva Center, nurturing newly ordained pastors, facilitating the Synod of Lincoln Trails Synod School and organizing education for those seeking to become Commissioned Ruling Elders. In 1999, Carol was recognized by APCE as Educator of the Year.
Carol continues to serve in her retirement, as a Parish Associate at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, on the personnel committee of her presbytery, and on the Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. She is also active in Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis, a Women's Giving Circle, where she finds hope and promise in the young women who are visibly and firmly committed to justice and inclusion.
- Workshops with Guest Speaker Carol McDonald
- Explore transitions in our personal lives, faith communities, cultures, and in Scripture.
- Conversations to help ground and equip us for transition, so that we can help guide those in our ministries through times of change and transition. No matter what age or type of group you work with most, change affects all people.
- Opportunities to listen, reflect, interact, and plan how to apply material in your context
- Meaningful Worship times, including communion together on Thursday
- Sabbath rest time on Wednesday afternoon
- tours of the farm on campus, indoor and outdoor stations of the cross, self-guided tours of the campus, an outdoor labyrinth, and walking paths; or a nap, reading, your own project -- the time is yours!
- Resource Sharing & Networking Opportunities
GUEST SPEAKER: Carol McDonald is an honorably retired Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Before her retirement, she served at the congregational level, as well as in a variety of presbytery, synod and general assembly positions in the PCUSA: Christian Education Consultant, Associate Executive for Program, Presbytery Moderator, Associate Executive for Geneva Center, Synod Executive , and various committees for the General Assembly. Her favorite work areas have been programming at Geneva Center, nurturing newly ordained pastors, facilitating the Synod of Lincoln Trails Synod School and organizing education for those seeking to become Commissioned Ruling Elders. In 1999, Carol was recognized by APCE as Educator of the Year.
Carol continues to serve in her retirement, as a Parish Associate at Northminster Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, on the personnel committee of her presbytery, and on the Board of Directors of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. She is also active in Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis, a Women's Giving Circle, where she finds hope and promise in the young women who are visibly and firmly committed to justice and inclusion.
Registration Fees
Fees include: All program costs, 2 nights lodging and 5 meals (Tuesday dinner through Thursday breakfast)
There will be an optional mission offering taken, and there is a bookshop at Lindenwood.
*You can apply for a scholarship to help with the cost of the event. Application will be available when registration opens on May 1st.
REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT CLOSES AT THE END OF THE DAY ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.
Early Bird Rate - Single Room |
Early Bird Rate - Double Room |
Regular Rate - Single Room |
Regular Rate - Double Room |
$235.00 |
$210.00 |
$255.00 |
$230.00 |
Rate available through August 15, 2025 |
Rate available through August 15, 2025 |
Rate available August 16-September 15, 2025 |
Rate available August 16-September 15, 2025 |
