Women Who Touched Jesus

Christian woman in America are living in an interesting time. Gender roles are being questioned more than ever, and cultural expectations can create confusing dilemmas. How can we grow in confidence and assertiveness while still embracing the cruciform life that Jesus modeled for us? How can we honor the men in our lives while also honoring the pull Jesus has on us? We often find ourselves in painful situations that cause us to wrestle with our identities, as women and as Christ followers.

In this retreat, we will meditate on the stories of some of the women who most impressed Jesus in the Bible. We will stretch ourselves, spending extended time sitting at His feet, allowing our love for him to grow, while also discerning where Jesus is delighting in us and where he is inviting us to be take some risks. Art exploration options will be available for those interested.

This retreat is open to all women who are pursuing closeness with Jesus, whether young or old, whether married or not. Bring your pain. Bring your joy. Bring your questions. Bring a friend.

Details:

This guided, contemplative-style retreat is limited to 14 women. We will share meals and discussion times and allow ample time for personal, quiet reflection, art exploration, or taking naps. Dinner will begin at 6pm in the Retreat House on Friday but you are encouraged to come early to check-in, take a walk around the property, and settle in. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday and we will close our time together at 5pm.

Bringing Bibles, journals, and/or art supplies is encouraged, while other reading material and electronic devices are discouraged. Let's do ourselves a favor and put everything else aside for 24 hours and focus on "one needful thing" (Luke 10:42).

Also, please bring one small object that represents the state of your soul that you can share with the group and leave on the coffee table for the duration of the retreat.

Come with hearts and minds open to receive something new.