About this Event
Heartland Deaf Retreat 2026
Join us October 9–10 in southwestern Wisconsin for the Heartland Deaf Retreat!
Hosted by the Wisconsin District in collaboration with the Iowa and Illinois Districts, this two-day conference brings together the Deaf community, interpreters, families, and Deaf ministry leaders from across the Midwest.
Come ready for worship, preaching, fellowship, learning, and connection as we strengthen Deaf ministry and encourage one another in reaching the Deaf community with the Gospel.
Friday, October 9 (Free to the Community!)
5 pm Registration
7 pm Worship
9 pm Fellowship
Saturday, October 10 (Please purchase ticket)
9 am Registration
9:30 am Break-out Session/CEU Workshop
12 pm Lunch
1 pm Break-out Session/CEU Workshop
3:30 Final Session
Whether you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, an interpreter, involved in Deaf ministry, or simply have a heart for Deaf evangelism, we would love to have you join us!
Come connect, be encouraged, and leave equipped to make a difference in your community.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Dodgeville Inn and Suites
1308 N Johns St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Call for reservations: 608-935-3888
Booking Code: Heartland Deaf Retreat
$120/night +tax
HOST CHURCH INFORMATION:
New Life United Pentecostal Church
210 S. Iowa St.
Dodgeville, WI 53533
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Friday Registration
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Prayer & Worship Service
Host: Rev. Swanson
🕑: 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Appetizers & Fellowship
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Saturday Morning Gathering
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Split Session- Deaf Bible Study & Interpreter Workshop
Host: Rev. Swanson
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Split Session- Deaf Bible Study & Interpreter Workshop
Host: Rev. Swanson
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Sending Devotion
Host: Sister Kris Mandley
Event venue & nearby stays
New Life Church, 210 S Iowa St, Dodgeville, United States
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