Lutheran Men in Mission, “One Year to Live” Retreat is coming to Sugar Creek Bible Camp this fall: September 19-21, 2025

Village and explore Queer Renewal in times that challenge us, that call for our transformation & resiliency. How might being surrounded by wilderness, metaphorical & actual, provide us a way home to ourselves & to support we need in community? Whether through discussion forums with fellow attendees, through making art, hiking, sharing talents, or reciting poetry outdoors by a fire, there’s a place at this retreat for your Queer self to thrive.

This experience is perfect for health care providers who would like to lend a hand and learn alongside this busy hub that pivots to meet needs as they arise. Practicing accompaniment (coming along side) will nurture time for sharing stories and skills as well as experiencing the view from the other side of the border. Along with your daily work you will experience community in worship, fellowship, bible study, the marketplace and dancing on the plaza. Your home away from home will be a familiar chain hotel in the area.

Mark your calendars for the Rostered Ministers Gathering on July 6-9, 2026, in Indianapolis. All ELCA deacons, pastors and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, retired or an approved candidate for call) are invited.