Lantern Fellowship: Embracing the Journey of Aging - Fall 2025
Description
What is Lantern Fellowship?
Planned in the spring and fall each year by women of the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ, Lantern Fellowship is a time when women of all generations come together to enjoy faith, fun, and friends. The retreat will be held at Camp Christian with housing in Monroe Lodge. Camp Christian is place where the spirit can find renewal. The Steering Committee hopes you will invite a few friends and loved ones to share in the wonderful experience of Lantern Fellowship. You can learn more about Camp Christian at:
https://mycampchristian.com.

Weekend Activities:
There will be time to explore Camp Christian, shop with the Market Path Fair Trade Store, get crafty doing art projects, and have lots of fun and fellowship with friends, old and new!

Lodging:
We endeavor to accommodate differently-abled participants. Please include preferences on the registration form. Final lodging decisions are made by the steering committee.

Fee:
The weekend is $155 per person; $140 for first-time attendees for the entire event. Refer a friend, and save $10 on your Lantern weekend. If cost is a concern, we have assistance through the Callie Budd Scholarship Fund. Please indicate your need during registration and request the discount.
Discounts are also available if you need to arrive after dinner and/or leave before lunch on Sunday.

Contact us:
Registration questions please contact Jill frey, jill@heartlanducc.org or 1-800-282-0740 ext. 3.

Otherwise contact us at:
www.LanternFellowship.com

Lantern Fellowship Voicemail: 740-481-1956

Email: LanternFellowship@gmail.com

FALL 2025

Program: Aging Everyone is Doing it
From the moment of our birth to our last breath, we all are on a continuous journey of aging, filled with both challenges and opportunities. This retreat is an invitation to reconsider our relationship with our aging selves and to celebrate the beauty and wisdom that comes with each passing year. No matter how old you are right now, this is the perfect time to reflect on and embrace the divine gift of aging. Join us for a weekend of reflection and connection.

Keynote Speakers:
Rev. Beth Long-Higgins is the founding director of The Center and has served on staff at United Church Homes since 2013. She served two UCC congregations as co-pastor with her spouse, Dave, in Louisville, KY and Canal Winchester, Ohio. Beth is a graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities and Heidelberg University. She delights in birding, quilting and travelling with family.
Kim Moeller joined UCH in 2022 and currently serves as the Abundant Aging Education and Program Specialist. She has her MDiv from Wesley Seminary and her ministry experience includes serving a UCC congregation in Wisconsin and as the small group coordinator at Menlo Presbyterian Church. Movie, theater and playing on-line gaming with her nephew are some of things that bring her joy.
Rev. Darla Metz is UCH’s chaplain for Community Engagement with The Center and comes to this position having previously served as the chaplain in our former Fairhaven Community. Additionally, she pastors Republic UCC and St. Jacob’s UCC and serves on the Northwest Ohio As-sociation’s committee on ministry and the cabinet. She is a graduate of MTSO and appreciates the time she spends with our grandchildren and her father.



Code:
LFFall25
Location:
Camp Christian
Dates:
9/19/2025 3:00 PM - 9/21/2025 1:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 18 - 0
Cost:
$155.00
Availability:
This session has openings for females
Registration will end on 9/3/2025.
Discounts
Lantern Fellowship first time
This discount is for any first time participant to Lantern Fellowship		$15.00
Lantern Fellowship No Friday Dinner
If you will be arriving after Friday dinner and will NOT EAT DINNER choose this option		$13.00
Lantern Fellowship NO Sunday Lunch
If you will be leaving prior to Lunch on Sunday, you may take this discount		$11.00
Lantern Fellowship recruiter discount
If you have recruited someone to attend Lantern Fellowship for the first time, you get $10 discount for each person you recruited. Please answer question on the form completely to verify this discount. Only one recruiter discount can be automatically recorded here. If you are owed more than one, please contact Jill or Becca at 1-800-282-0740 ext. 2 or 3 for a special discount code before you register.		$10.00
Lantern Fellowship Scholarship Fund
The Callie Budd Scholarship Fund is available to cover 50% of the fee for any participant who wants to attend that finances are a problem. If you need additional assistance, please complete the question on registration and choose this discount.		50%