In collaboration with Marquette University, the Lay Initiative is excited to host an Advent Retreat Day for pastors and their lay pastoral staff. We are honored to welcome Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT as our spiritual guide for the day.
CostToday - October 31 | $25.00/personNovember 1 - November 20 | $30.00/personThe cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and parking validation.Registration closes on Friday, November 20, 2026.Refunds will be unavailable after that.
Even if your pastor is unable to join us, we welcome individual members of lay pastoral staffs to attend and share in this time of prayer, learning, and renewal.
Schedule for the Day9:00am |Registration begins at Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom9:30am | Programming Begins10:15 - 11:15am | Session One11:30am - 12:30pm | Session Two12:30 - 1:15pm | Lunch & Networking1:15 - 2:15pm | Session Three2:15 - 2:30pm | Final Comments and Closing Blessing
Attendees will receive their parking vouchers at the time of the event.Please carpool if you are able - parking is limited.
You must park in the 13th Street (1240W. Wells St.) or 16th Street (749 N. 16th St.)parking structures for the validation ticket to work.
As the costs associated with planning and hosting events continue to rise, we are adjusting our approach to registration and invoicing. Payment will now be required at the time of registration.
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We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs. If you have specific questions regarding dietary needs, please email Alissa Stanley at [email protected].
