WHAT:
- Four workshops revolving around the theme of “Creating a Culture of Collaboration”
- Listen to and participate in discussions about building an inclusive community of faithful folks to encourage faith, hope, love and witness
- Topics include collaborating with church leaders, individuals, your neighbors and community, and the Holy Spirit
- Meaningful Worship times, including communion together on Thursday
- Sabbath rest time on Wednesday afternoon
- some options include an outdoor labyrinth, indoor and outdoor stations of the cross, self-guided tours of the campus, sitting near the lake, and walking paths; or a nap, reading, your own project — the time is yours!
- Resource Sharing & Networking Opportunities with new and familiar colleagues
GUEST SPEAKERS: Rev. Tom Brown and Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis
- Rev. Tom Brown serves as the pastor/head of staff for the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township, New Jersey. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary with an M.Div., and also holds and M.A. in Youth Ministry from Princeton’s Youth Ministry Institute.
- Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis is a New York state native and graduate of Boston College, where she majored in philosophy. She and her husband, Dan, both graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with M.Div. degrees. Jennifer, a trained coach, has served as the Visioning and Connecting Leader for the Presbytery of Wabash Valley in Indiana for ten years.
WHEN: Tues., Oct. 20, 2026, through Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026
WHERE: Lindenwood Conference & Retreat Center, near Plymouth, IN
WHO: Anyone who is involved with Christian Education/Faith Formation in any way is invited — pastors, educators, committee members, staff and volunteers alike! You don’t need to be a member of APCE to attend this event.
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