We are excited to announce a new offering at CWTA 2026! For those looking for an additional opportunity to rest and reset, we invite you to join us for “Nourishing the Spirit”, a pre-conference spiritual renewal retreat July 17-19. Programming will include worship services, time in nature, opportunities to attend Lutheran Summer Music’s rich concert offerings, time to rest, and more. Registration is $300 per person which includes housing, meals, and programming. This is an intimate retreat and will be capped at 12 participants, so act fast if you would like to attend.
The schedule is subject to change.
Friday
4:00 PM Jazz performance (Lutheran Summer Music)
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Choir Concert following by evening prayer (Lutheran Summer Music)
Saturday
8:30 AM Breakfast
9:30-11:30 AM Nerstrand Big Woods State Park (scenic walk with morning devotion)
12:00 Lunch
Afternoon Options:
1:00 PM Student Organ Recitals (Lutheran Summer Music)
1:00-2:30 The Gospel of Matthew in Preaching and Worship (Matthew
Marohl, author of “Matthew” in the Clark Social Identity
Commentary on the New Testament)
3:00 PM Mass Choral Singing with Anton Armstrong (with LSM alumni and friends)
You may also wish to…
Walk in the St. Olaf College Natural Lands
Explore Downtown Northfield
7:00 PM Orchestra Concert followed by evening prayer (Lutheran Summer Music)