November 15-17, 2024
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the DOXOLOGY event created for pastors and their lay leaders. The information below will offer you a brief overview of our time together. We will be enjoying several days of study, fellowship, worship, conversation and discussion.
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Location: Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center, 9601 Union Rd, Donaldson, IN 46513 (near Plymouth).
Retreat Center information: click here Directions: click here
Retreat Schedule: Event check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, the 15th, and the conference begins at 3:15 p.m. The event closes at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the 17th. Note that all times are EST so please plan your travel accordingly. Conference schedule = click here
Hymn Festival: Immediately following the retreat, all participants are invited to a very special Hymn Festival, beginning at 3:00 p.m. See below for all of the details!!
Registration & Lodging: Both current series and grad pastors may register themselves and their lay leaders from this event page.
Registration is open through October 31, 2024
Current Series Pastors: We have reserved Lindenwood lodging for all current series pastors and their lay leaders.
The expenses for each pastor and one lay leader are covered in your Classic series tuition. Additional lay leaders will cost either $335 (single occupancy room) or $275 (double occupancy room) per person. Lay leaders are also invited to attend as commuters, at a cost of $225 per person. Costs cover: Registration fee, instructional materials, evening reception, lodging, and meals. (Commuter fee does not cover breakfast or lodging.)
Grad pastors: All grad pastors and/or their lay leaders will register as commuters for the event at a cost of $225 per person. This fee includes registration, instructional materials, evening receptions, and meals (except breakfast).
*A block of rooms has been reserved for Grads at the Super 8 by Wyndham Plymouth, 2160 N Oak Dr, Plymouth, IN 46563, Super 8 website . The rate is $81.99/night + tax for double-queen rooms. To reserve, call 574-914-4851 before Nov 1st and ask for the DOXOLOGY block.
Objectives for the Encore Event
-Pastors and lay leaders will review servanthood models and strategies that equip them to respond to very real parish challenges.
-Engaging modules and presentations will renew and assist parish leaders to serve their congregation with new appreciation for and zeal to support their pastor’s ministry.
-Facilitated conversations with other pastors and lay leaders will invite mutual encouragement, support, inquiry and lively sharing.
Special Hymn Festival at the Close of the Retreat!
DOXOLOGY Hymn Festival
Sunday, November 17, 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Ancilla Domini Chapel
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Motherhouse
9601 Union Rd, Donaldson, IN 46513
“Those Whose Life is Praise” — A celebration of God’s promises in Christ Jesus, In gray and latter days
Ten beloved hymns of the faith led by Rev. Dr. Paul Grime, Professor and Dean of Chapel, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana at the console of the newly installed Opus 83 Taylor and Boody pipe organ in the beautiful neo-gothic Ancilla Domini Chapel.
Hymn Commentary by Rev. Dr. Harold Senkbeil, DOXOLOGY Exec Director Emeritus, Waukesha, WI
Hymn Festival begins at 3:00 p.m. EST
November 17, 2024
Light refreshments after the hymn festival in the chapel undercroft. Printable flyer = click here
Cancellation Policy: DOXOLOGY is contractually obligated to Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center for all registrants. Therefore, we cannot issue full refunds for cancelled registrations. Cancellations received prior to 14 days before a scheduled event are eligible for a full refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received within 14 days of a scheduled event are eligible for a 50% refund. All cancellations must be sent to Newert@doxology.us .