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Pathways Retreat House Expansion Project


Groundbreaking

The groundbreaking celebration and blessing was held on a lovely sunny Saturday, August 22. Thirty-two people gathered to sing, pray, dance, and dream of the new thing that is to come at Pathways Retreat.
Photo credit: Sally Weaver Glick

Litany of Thanksgiving from the August 22, 2015 groundbreaking:

For the founding community that imagined a spiritual retreat center in the city
The spiritual friendship that emerged between Julie and Linda;
The Lutheran-Mennonite group that gathered in 2003, sitting on stools amid      peanut shells;
The initial board of directors who imagined something new, perceived a      
     mission, and steadfastly toiled to cultivate a new thing.   

We perceive this new thing…and give thanks
         
For the present community that listens for God’s heartbeat at Pathways Retreat
The prayer community and guests who bathe the space in prayer;
The current board of directors who heard and responded to the invitation           to make room for more;
The associates who voluntarily support Pathways’ programming and many 
     other requests that are asked of them.

We perceive this new thing…and give thanks

For the community gathered for this project
The donors who make this growth possible with financial contributions;
Dana Miller who developed the building plans and will coordinate the jigsaw 
     puzzle-like schedule necessary to turn plans into actual material;
The workers and volunteers who will toil together to create new space. 

We perceive this new thing…and give thanks

For the community of creation, ground, sky, rain, sun that supports and sustains all life
The sacred ground this place provided for indigenous people who called this 
      home;
The fruitful ground this place provided for the Hackett family, the Hastings’s 
     House retreat ministry,    the Minter family and apartment tenants;
The vibrant ground this place provides for all who come seeking rest, 
     reflection, and renewal with God.

We perceive this new thing…and give thanks

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Construction Timeline & Photos!

August 22
Groundbreaking Celebration

September 3
Demolition of kitchen

September 4-15
Excavation and Foundation

October 30
Addition is enclosed and weather-proofed

November - January
Painting and finishing work

Sunday, January 31, 2016
Open House & Blessing

Spring & Summer 2016
Landscaping and parking lot expansion

Come and watch the new construction springing forth!

Donation Update

January 18  update:  The funds needed for Phase I of the construction project - to expand the retreat house - have been received!  Thank you to 131 generous individuals, churches and businesses!  

The donor list indicates that the broad, diversified base of support for this building project is moving Pathways from a "private" to "public" ministry.  

Phase II of the project continues in the Spring of 2016 to create:
  • a durable surface parking lot;
  • a storm water retention area;
  • walkways and landscaping;
  • a welcome area and outdoor meeting space.
The parking lot improvements and water retention area are required by the city and must be completed by June 1, 2016.  Donations continue to be gratefully received!

Retreat House Expansion Announcement!
November 2014

Noticing the Spirit’s movement and listening for God’s invitation, the Board of Directors believe Pathways Retreat is to expand its services, hospitality and healing presence within the Elkhart County community by enlarging the Retreat House.  See the plans...Read the FAQ flyer!

How might you support the expansion of this ministry that is the only one like it in Elkhart County? By making a financial contribution by June 2016. 

Please contact us and let us know what you would like to contribute or contribute now by pay-pal or check.  

To donate using pay-pal:  
- click on the "DONATE" button below
- select "send" from the tabs at the top of the site
- enter the e-mail address Events[at]PathwaysRetreat[dot]org
- enter the amount of your desired gift
- click "continue"
- select "friends and family" and sign in to or create your account.   

No fees will be charged to you or to us if the transaction is funded with a bank account.  Credit card transactions will incur a fee.  Of course, you may also do it the old-fashioned way and send a check made payable to Pathways Retreat.
Either way - we gratefully thank you!  


Janice Eigsti-Miller, Evan Miller, Rachel Schertz, Melissa Schroeder,
Julie and Bodie Stegelmann, Linda and Steve Thomas – Board of Directors
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  • Home
  • About
    • History >
      • Co-Directors
    • Staff >
      • Linda Lehman Thomas
      • Julie Stegelmann
      • Evan J. Miller
      • Janell Stoltzfus
      • Steve Thomas
    • Strategic Plan
    • Mission, Vision, Values
  • What We Offer
    • Spiritual Direction
    • Rhythm of Prayer >
      • Iona Healing Prayer >
        • Iona Prayer Requests
      • Prayer of Commitment
      • Lectio Divina
      • Centering Prayer
      • Praying With Creation
    • Individual Retreats >
      • First Time Guests
    • Group Retreats
    • Inner Soul Work Groups
    • TRE - Tension & Trauma Release
    • Stations of the Cross
    • Stations of the Resurrection
    • Good Friday Service
    • Gift Certificates
  • Facilities
    • Cottage >
      • Cottage Calendar
    • Retreat House
    • Walking Paths >
      • Trail Closures
      • Tick Prevention
    • Wildflower Meadow & Meditation Coves
    • Prayer Labyrinths
  • Land Restoration
  • Resources
    • Prayers and Practices
    • Stories
    • Newsletter
    • Rhythm of Prayer Readings
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Survey
  • Contact