Laurelville Mennonite Church Center  

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Cultivating Attentiveness
A Retreat for Pastors
June 6-8, 2011—CANCELLED
Schedule

Monday, June 6
2:00–5:30 p.m. Registration
Room check-in at 2:00 p.m.
Grounds and prayer rooms open to early arrivals.
5:45 Dinner Dining Hall
7:00 Welcome/Opening Worship Meetinghouse
9:00 Gathering around snacks Solarhouse
*Silence through the nighttime hours
Tuesday, June 7
7:00 a.m. Centering Prayer Meetinghouse
7:30 Breakfast Dining Hall
*Silent Meal
9:00–10:30 Morning Session Meetinghouse
10:30–11:30 Guided Silence
11:30–12:00 Gathering the Morning Graces Meetinghouse
12:00 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall
*Talking Meal; some tables reserved for silent meal
1:00–5:30 p.m.
Free Time to Cultivate Attentiveness
Spiritual Direction, Reflexology, Massage, Art Room, Gathering Room, Hiking and Prayer Labyrinth will all be available.
5:30 Supper Dining Hall
*Silent Meal
7:00 Evening Session Meetinghouse
8:30 Evening Prayer
*Silence through the nighttime hours
Wednesday, June 8
7:00 a.m. Lectio Divina Meetinghouse
7:30 Breakfast Dining Hall
*Silent Meal
7:30–10:30 Free Time to Cultivate Attentiveness
10:30 Closing Session/Gathering the Graces Meetinghouse
11:30 Worship and Communion
12:00 p.m. Lunch Dining Hall
*Talking Meal
12:30 Dismissal
Please check out of your room, but feel free to stay and enjoy the grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?
How do I get to Laurelville?
What if I need to cancel my registration?
What are the lodging accommodations like?

How do I register?

To register, you can print, complete, and send a registration form to Laurelville Mennonite Church Center either by mail (941 Laurelville Lane, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666) or fax (724.423.2096). You can also call (800.839.1021 or 724.423.2056) to register by phone. Payment in full is required with each registration (your $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is included in the registration cost). Please be sure to indicate any special dietary needs you might have so we can make necessary accommodations.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

We refund cancelled program registrations minus the $50 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit you submit upon registration. Please notify us by phone (800.839.1021 or 724.423.2056) or email (program@laurelville.org) as soon as you know you will be unable to attend so that we can open additional space(s) for other interested participants.

How do I get to Laurelville?

Laurelville is located 45 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, just fifteen minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For GPS coordinates and driving directions, click here.

We also arrange for transportation for guests who are arriving by plane ($50 each way to/from Pittsburgh International Airport) or train ($25 each way to/from Greensburg/Connellsville Amtrak stations). If you are planning to travel by plane or rail, please notify us at least one week in advance with your travel plans so we can arrange transportation for you.

Some guests seek to carpool with others traveling to Laurelville. While we cannot coordinate these efforts or give out contact information for other guests, we recommend you post your query on the event page on Facebook.

What are the lodging accommodations like?

Your retreat experience begins with finding a comfortable place to rest and relax. Lodging at Laurelville varies in terms of comfort and style, so we encourage you to select an accommodation that will best suit your needs.
Learn more about our lodging facilities.