Jan. 15-17, 2027
Theme: Beyond Words: Sacred Synergy
Music and Worship Leader’s Retreat, one of Laurelville’s long-standing programs, is designed to give music and worship leaders a space to relax, recharge, learn, and connect with their peers. This weekend retreat includes workshops, seminars, valuable resources, fellowship time, and plenty of music.
Dates & Pricing
Jan. 15-17, 2027
Overnight
Guesthouse/Solarhouse per person
Single - $
2 per room - $
3 per room - $
Motel per person
Single - $
2 per room - $
3 per room - $
Commuter - $
Saturday only - $
Details/Schedule
Theme: Beyond Words: Sacred Synergy
Featured Guest: Sally Ann Morris
Sally Morris is a prolific hymn tune writer, including in several of her own published collections and within major ecumenical hymnals (including 8 entries in Voices Together). Sally appears as a guest artist, clinician, composer, and conductor in churches nationwide, and at national conferences including The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada and The Presbyterian Association of Musicians Worship and Music Conferences at Montreat, North Carolina. Sally is Musician-in-Residence for the Wake Forest University School of Divinity in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We are thrilled to have Sally with us for MWLR this year!
| 2027 Schedule | |
| 5 PM | Registration begins Dining Hall |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7 PM | Opening Session Gathering Place |
| 7:45 PM | Evening Snack |
| 8 PM | Worship |
| Saturday | |
| 8 AM | Morning prayer |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast, Dining Hall |
| 9:30 AM | Morning plenary Gathering Place |
| 11 AM | Talkback |
| 12 PM | Lunch, Dining Hall |
| 1 :30PM | Breakout Session 1 |
| 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM | Breakout Session 2 |
| 4:00 PM | Hymn sing prep, Informal session options |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 6:30 PM | Songs by Request |
| 7:30 PM | Hymn Sing + Gathering Place |
| 8:30 PM | Snack |
| 9 PM | Evening prayer |
| Sunday | |
| 8 AM | Morning prayer, Gathering Place |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast, Dining Hall |
| 9:30 AM | Retreat Reflections |
| 10:00 AM | Morning worship |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch, Dining Hall |
2027 Resource Team
- Benjamin Bergey
- Darryl Neustaedter Barg
- Katie Graber
- Adam Tice
FAQ
Who should attend this program?
It's not just for pastors and music directors; it gathers a wide variety of individuals interested in worship, including:
- New music or worship leaders looking to become stronger leaders
- Experienced music and worship leaders looking for a refresher course to help them improve their effectiveness in their congregations
- Anyone with a love for music and worship who is discerning their gifts and interested in exploring music or worship leadership
How do I register?
Once the registration for 2027 opens, scroll down and register online. 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.
Many congregations choose to register their participants together and we encourage you to do this. Please note however that we must receive individual names, contact information, and payment in order to hold your spots. Whenever sending payment, please clearly indicate the names of the congregation and participants so that we can divide the payment accordingly.
Note: Please contact us at 724-423-2056 if you experience any issues with online registration.
What if I must cancel after I have registered?
Life happens, weather happens. We get it. Your payment is refundable until two weeks prior to the event (minus a $50 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit). While we cannot issue refunds after the two-week deadline, you may transfer the balance of your registration payment to a participant coming in your place or we can roll your money into the next year (minus the $50 non-transferable deposit).
Accommodations
Laurel Inn/Motel
- 10 private rooms
- Max occupancy: 40 (4/room)
- Private bathrooms, 1 full bed, and 2 twin beds in each room
- Linens provided
- Associated meeting space: Laurel Room
- Contact for all inclusive pricing
- Floorplan: Laurel Inn
Meeting Spaces
NEW Gathering Place
- Seats groups up to 400
- Movable wall divider to split the room into 2 spaces each seating about 200
- Fully equipped with AV
- Lobby with hospitality station
- Day rental price: $800-$2,000 (call for non-profit discounts)