Join us at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center outside Minneapolis to explore the “Living Catechism” principles—seven core tenets that articulate Lutheran beliefs for the 21st century in accessible, invitational language. Born from conversations emphasizing the priorities of marginalized Lutherans, these principles offer a framework for rethinking how Lutheran values relate to the unique environment we find ourselves doing ministry in, especially with students who don’t come from a Lutheran background. Campus ministry staff will dive deep into how these principles can help us share the Lutheran faith with students seeking meaning and community in our complex time.

Join us beautiful Seabeck, located along the Hood Canal about 1.5 hours outside of Seattle. Trainers from Organizing for Mission, the ELCA Community Organizing Network will explore the intersection of ministry and community organizing, equipping campus pastors with tools and strategies to authentically connect with the hopes and needs of their local campus communities. This retreat offers practical approaches for building relationships, identifying community assets, and engaging in collaborative ministry that responds to what students and campus communities truly need, transforming how we understand and practice campus ministry in our contemporary context.

Join us for a transformative border immersion experience in Eagle Pass, Texas, partnering with Frontera Ministries to foster deep understanding of life at the U.S.–Mexico border. Through prayer and worship, relational and service work, storytelling from local community members and migrants, and a border crossing into Mexico, participants will listen to authentic voices while cultivating solidarity, respect, and justice. This retreat invites critical reflection through our Lutheran faith lens on migration, accompaniment, and radical hospitality, offering campus ministry staff the opportunity to engage with one of the most pressing issues of our time in a meaningful and transformative way.