Academy for Spiritual Formation

September 28 - October 3, 2025

September 28 - Registration Check-in 3:30 pm (ET)

October 3 - Lunch and adjournment 12:15 pm (ET)

Lindenwood Retreat Center

9601 N Union Rd

Donaldson IN

 

The 5-Day Academy for Spiritual Formation is a ministry of the Upper Room Ministries and is designed for lay persons and clergy who hunger for rich spiritual experiences. This is your chance to surround yourself with a discipline-based learning and reflecting Christian community that emphasizes holistic spirituality - nurturing body, mind, and spirit.

What can you expect?

  • A time of intentional spiritual growth in a disciplined community of prayer, study, worship, and fellowship
  • An opportunity for celebrating holistic spirituality - renewing body, mind and spirit
  • A place where community silence enhances personal prayer and reflection
  • A time to experience the rhythm for the week through morning, evening and nightly prayers as well as daily Eucharist

Cost: 

  • Early Bird - Prior to May 1, 2025 - Single $685.00 Double $585.00
  • After May 1, 2025 - Single $785.00 Double $685.00
  • $100.00 non-refundable deposit paid during the registration process
  • Use the drop down arrow to select your payment plan
  • You will need to create a password to access your registration to pay the balance due by credit card
  • To pay your balance due by credit card:  Access your registration using the password you created during the registration process.  Click on the words Already Registered? View or modify your existing registration.  
  • Balance due can be paid anytime beginning the day after you register. Your receipt will show the due date as the date immediately following the registration date; however you have until August 15, 2025, to remit the balance due.
  • FINAL Payment Due - August 15, 2025
  • Registrations between August 1 - 15, 2025 must pay by credit card.

 

Payment Information:  Visa and MasterCard accepted

Please print a copy of your registration for your receipt.

 

Registration deadline:  August 15, 2025 OR maximum number of registrants

Cancellation policy:  cancellations received via email to susan.burris@inumc.org by 11:59 pm on August 1, 2025 will be eligible for a refund less the non-refundable $100 deposit and processing fee.  Cancellations between August 2-31, 2025 will be eligible for a 50% refund less the non-refundable $100 deposit and processing fee.  No refunds for cancellations after August 31, 2025.

 

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