District Retreats
LWML NJ District Fall Retreat 2022 
Our theme is “Prayer and Meditation” and we have a great day planned out for you with a communion worship service, Bible Study, small group discussions, meditation, and a prayer walk.
DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2022
TIME: 8:30am – 4:00pm
PLACE: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 145 US-46, Mountain Lakes 07046
COST: $25 includes materials and light lunch
DETAILS
Gifts of the Heart:
We’re collecting items for teens for Lutheran Social Ministries, including:
Novels (age-appropriate)
Hygiene products (deodorant, soap)
Gift cards to Walmart or Target in $10 or $20 increments
LWML NJ District Fall Retreat 2021 
Uncertainty of the future causing anxiety?
Join us for a day of delving into God’s word and learning to trust His promises no matter what!
DATE: Saturday, November 6, 2021
TIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm
PLACE: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 145 US-46, Mountain Lakes 07046
COST: $25 includes materials and light lunch
DETAILS
Our Gifts of the Heart will be supplies for Veterans in VA facilities
Items needed: Comb-no tails/ Brush, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, 15+ oz Dental Floss, Nail Clippers, Liquid body soap, Hand soap, Deodorant, Tissues, Wash cloths/hand towels and White socks
LWML NJ District Virtual Fall Retreat 2020
Join us for a deeper drive into our Lutheran Heritage and the founding principles of the Reformation. We will test your Reformation knowledge with a game of Jeopardy.
DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2020
TIME: 10:00am – 12:00pm
PLACE: Zoom Video Conferencing
COST: None
DETAILS
Our Gifts of the Heart will be monetary donations to LCMS Southern District for churches affected by hurricanes in the Gulf. Donations can be made online at www.southernlcms.org or by mailing a check with “Disaster Relief” in the memo line to:
Southern District -LCMS
100 Mission Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
LWML NJ District Fall Retreat 2019
Join us for Bible study, small group discussion, fellowship and lunch! Some topics of discussion include: What does it mean to be joyfully Lutheran? What is the source of our joy? How can we share this joy with others (in good and bad times)?
DATE: Saturday, November 2, 2019
TIME: 8:30am – 4:00pm
PLACE: Crane’s Mill, Hinman Hall, 459 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
COST: $30
DETAILS
Click here to download registration form.
Retreat registration fee is $30 which includes Bible study, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Make checks payable to LWML New Jersey District. Please write “Fall Retreat” on the memo line and mail to Susan Harnos, President at 709 Amherst Road, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734. Questions or Special Needs? Contact Gay VanEtten at 908-362-0208.
Our Gifts of the Heart will be gift cards to Walmart, CVS or Target for victims of hurricanes serviced by Lutheran Social Ministries. If you or your society would like to bring these gift cards, they should be in $10 increments.
LWML NJ District Spring Retreat 2019
Let’s go back to the Vineyard! Join us for Bible study, small group discussion, wine tasting and lunch!
DATE: Saturday, June 8, 2019
TIME: 1:00 – 5:00pm
PLACE: Hopewell Valley Vineyards – Tank Room
COST: $45
AGENDA
- 1:00pm Registration & Icebreakers
- 1:30pm Bible study
- 3:00pm Wine tasting & Lunch
- 5:00pm Adjourn
DETAILS
Click here to download registration form.
Retreat registration fee is $45 and includes Bible study materials, wine tasting, lunch and a souvenir glass. Registration must be mailed by May 30th. On-site registrations will not be accepted.
Our Gifts of the Heart will be gift cards to Walmart or Target for LWML National Convention Gifts from the Heart recipients. If you or your society would like to bring these gift cards, they should be in $10 or $25 increments.
LWML NJ District Fall Retreat 2018
Come to the Vineyard! Join us for fun, food, and bible study.
DATE: November 3, 2018
TIME: 8:30am – 4:00pm
PLACE: Crane’s Mill – Hinman Hall
COST: $30
AGENDA
- 8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00am Worship service
- 10:00am Icebreaker in small groups
- 10:30am Break
- 10:45am Bible study with group breakouts
- 12:00pm Lunch
- 1:00pm Servant event / prayer walking
- 2:00pm “The Grape Bunch” Skit
- 2:15pm Bible study with group breakouts
- 3:30pm Closing service with singing
- 4:00pm Adjourn
DETAILS
Click here to download registration form.
Retreat Registration fee is $30. Make checks payable to LWML NJ District. Please write “Fall Retreat” on the memo line and mail by 10/31/18 to: Sara Hanson, 38 Penn Ave, Newton, NJ 07860. Questions or Special Needs? Contact Gay VanEtten at 908-362-0208.
Our Gift of the Heart will be CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart gift cards for hurricane victims. If you or your society would like to bring these gift cards, they should be in $10 increments. Our servant event will be putting together “care packages” for our military, to be distributed by LCMS chaplains.