# Event Details - **Event Name**: Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm – Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: All Donegal Presbytery Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Commissioned Ruling Elder Pastors – whether actively serving or retired – are invited to join colleagues for a time of refreshment, fellowship, and learning! ---------- ✅ REGISTRATION FORM ✅ https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3bb14db5b31d467591518ce8b483b1d3 Registration Deadline: August 27, 2026 ---------- 📍LOCATION 📍 The Welcoming Place 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA ~30 minutes northeast of Lancaster~ The Welcoming Place is operated by the Mennonite Central Committee. It's designed to represent an international village, reflecting the homes, schools, and churches of MCC’s partner organizations around the world. All buildings are decorated with international art and handicrafts. Facilities are modern and wheelchair accessible. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The guest houses, dining hall, and meeting rooms are in close proximity and connected by paved paths. The beautiful campus features native landscaping, designed to support local ecosystems and provide food and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. The retreat center is steps away from wooded hiking trails. Learn more about The Welcoming Place here: https://mcc.org/welcoming-place ---------- 🕰️ TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 🕰️ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Check-In – 3:30 PM Welcome & Introductions – 4:45 PM Dinner – 5:00 PM Opening Activities – 6:30 PM Worship – 7:15 PM Fellowship, Fun & Fire – 8:00 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Optional Early Morning Walk/Run Breakfast – 7:30 AM Morning Prayer – 8:30 Workshop – 9:00 AM Lunch – 12:00 PM Recreation & Leisure Dinner – 5:00 PM Worship with the Lord’s Supper – 6:30 PM Fellowship, Fun & Fire – 7:30 PM TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Breakfast – 7:30 AM Morning Prayer – 8:30 AM Participants may continue to enjoy personal retreat time at The Welcoming Place. Check-Out – 12:00 PM After the retreat concludes, Presbytery Moderator Bob Bronkema is organizing an unofficial post-retreat golf outing at Meadia Heights Golf Club in Lancaster. Those who wish to participate are responsible for the cost, which is $75 per person. This golf fee is NOT included in the retreat cost. ---------- 💲 COST 💲 $50 per person. Includes lodging for two nights, five meals, and all official retreat activities. (Does NOT include the unofficial post-retreat golf outing. Those who wish to play golf are responsible for the additional $75 fee.) Payment Methods: ◾Pay online: https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZBZX/campaign/C-11QBF ◾Check payable to "The Presbytery of Donegal," P.O. Box 10054, Lancaster, PA 17605 **Put "Pastors Retreat" in the memo line. Scholarships are available for pastors with financial need. We do not want cost to be a barrier that keeps anyone from attending! To request a scholarship, contact Acting COM Chair Diane DeSieno at dianedesieno@msn.com. ---------- 💡LEARNING TIME💡 On Monday morning, Dr. David Bronkema, the Eastern University Templeton Chair for Christian Service through Entrepreneurship, will lead a workshop entitled “Understanding Christian (Social) Action." Learn more about our workshop leader here: https://www.eastern.edu/about/university-leadership/f-david-bronkema-phd ---------- 🌻 RECREATION & REST 🌻 For those who wish to participate, organized recreational activities will be offered – including lawn games, board games, a nature treasure hunt (with indoor and outdoor options), crafts, and yoga. Or spend time alone exploring the gardens and hiking trails, reading by the babbling brook, or just resting in your well-appointed room. ---------- 🙏WORSHIP & PRAYER🙏 We'll begin our days with Morning Prayer and worship together in the evenings. Stay tuned for details about worship leaders and opportunities to participate in spiritual practices. ---------- ✅ REGISTRATION FORM ✅ https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3bb14db5b31d467591518ce8b483b1d3 Registration Deadline: August 27, 2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ephrata/donegal-presbytery-fall-pastors-retreat/200030648082845 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, workshops, art, trekking, meetups, health-wellness, theatre, golf, business, spiritual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ephrata - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: MCC Welcoming Place - **lat**: 40.154868043632 - **long**: -76.19661694854 - **full address**: MCC Welcoming Place, Ephrata, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7514fe387f785f0bc782445bedb1a35da96a53b90a13ac650d7284848e930ce3-rimg-w851-h315-dc080808-gmir?v=1788347925 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat being held? - **A:** Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Tue, 29 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at MCC Welcoming Place, Ephrata, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat? - **A:** Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat is organized by The Presbytery of Donegal. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Donegal Presbytery Fall Pastors Retreat is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ephrata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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