Fall Pastors Conference
October 5-6, 2026
The 2026 Fall Conference is set to be held at Toddhall Retreat Center in Columbia, IL on October 5-6. Dr. Rick Stuckwisch (president of the Indiana District) will be the keynote speaker, and theme will revolve around the theology of worship.
Registration
Pastors, if you haven’t done so, fill out this form for meal/lodging: https://forms.gle/F1zypVeASLY1ec1c7
Regular registration will be opening soon.
Accommodations
Toddhall Retreat Center
320 Todd Center Dr., Columbia, IL 62236
Single Room $95/night
Double Room $65/night
Every room at Toddhall has 2 twin beds and a private bath. If you wish to rent out a room to yourself, the cost is $95 per night, otherwise double rooms are $65.
Meals
Here are a list of meals being provided if they are requested. During registration, please note which meals you will be attending. Often pastors will miss a dinner or the closing lunch. Having an accurate headcount really helps reduce costs for the District.
10/05 Monday lunch
10/05 Monday dinner
10/06 Tuesday breakfast
10/06 Tuesday lunch
Until registrations opens, pastors, if you haven’t done so, fill out this form for meal/lodging: https://forms.gle/F1zypVeASLY1ec1c7
Schedule
(subject to change)
Monday, October 5
The conference begins at St. Paul’s Columbia (227 North Goodhaven Columbia, IL 62236)
8:00-9:00AM – Registration
[8:30-9:00AM – Confession and Absolution Available]
9:00-10:00AM – Divine Service
Travel to Toddhall
10:45-11:45AM – SID President’s Report
12:00PM – Lunch
1:00-2:00PM – Dr. Stuckwisch Session 1
2:00-2:15PM Break
2:15-3:15PM – Dr. Stuckwisch Session 2
3:15-4:00PM – Break (check into rooms)
4:00-5:00PM – Dr. Stuckwisch Session 3
5:30PM – Dinner
7:00PM – Vespers
8:00PM – Gemutlichkeit
Tuesday, October 6
8:00AM – Breakfast
[8:30-9:00AM – Confession and Absolution Available]
9:00AM – Matins
10:00-11:00AM – Dr. Stuckwisch Session 4
11:00-11:15AM – District Business
11:15AM – Itinerarium
12:00PM – Lunch