Lantern Fellowship
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.


The planning team hopes you will invite a few friends and loved ones to share in the wonderful experience of the Lantern Fellow-ship.
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. Refer a friend, and save $10 on your Lantern weekend. If cost is a concern, please indicate on your registration you are in need of the Callie Budd Scholarship Fund

Contact us:

www.LanternFellowship.com

Lantern Fellowship Voicemail: 740-481-1956

Email: LanternFellowship@gmail.com

Spring 2025:

Small World, Big Circle: Covenanting Together in Faith and Service
Rev. Jonathan Bradner

In “Small World, Big Circle,” we will explore the deep threads that bind our faith communi-ties—locally and globally—and re-flect on our covenantal responsibil-ity to engage in meaningful service together. From our local churches to our associations, conference, and denomination, we are woven into a larger fabric of faith, united by our commitment to justice and compas-sion. Rev. Jonathan Bradner will share stories of how this cove-nant has taken shape in his advoca-cy work, from local human rights efforts to broader initiatives like the International Affairs Seminar, where the Heartland Conference and Christian Church of Ohio brought youth to Washington, D.C., and New York City, to explore glob-al issues. Jonathan will also discuss a recent delegation pilgrimage to Kenya, where decades-long rela-tionships were revived with the Presbyterian Teachers College at Rubate and new connections formed with the Charles Musyoka Matuku Foundation. Together, we’ll reflect on how these threads call us into action, moving us beyond our own circles into a covenant of shared responsibility for the world.

Keynote Speaker
Rev. Jonathan
Bradner
Rev. Jonathan Bradner is a dedicat-ed pastor with a deep commitment to justice, community advocacy, and congregational care. With over a decade of experience in ministry, he has served as director of music and youth group leader, eventually transitioning to pastoral and justice ministries. He holds a Certificate of Pastoral Leadership from Lexington Theological Seminary and an M.A. in Ethics and Justice from the Unit-ed Seminary of the Twin Cities. In addition to his pastoral work, Jona-than has experience as a Corporate Social Responsibility consultant. He currently serves on the Executive Board of Metropolitan Area Reli-gious Coalition (MARCC) and leads the Youth Ministries Network for the Heartland Conference, United Church of Christ, as well as the Global Ministries Network of the Southwest Ohio Northern Kentucky Association of the UCC.



Location:
Camp Christian
Dates:
4/25/2025 4:00 PM - 4/27/2025 12:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 18 - 0
Cost:
$155.00
Availability:
This session has openings for females
Registration will end on 4/3/2025.
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 contact lanternfellowship@gmail.com.		50%