Women's Annual Retreat
We recognize we are called to take care of ourselves in order to take care of others, and be the people that God calls us to be. The FWCC Women’s Retreat is an annual event that allows the adult women of Fort Washington of all ages to take time out of their hectic schedules and come together as sisters in Christ, to connect with God and with one another while finding rest and nourishment for their minds, bodies and spirits. Through prayer, meditation, relaxation, workshops led by exceptional facilitators, group discussions, inspiring music and shared mealtimes, opportunities abound for growth, bonding and spiritual nourishment. The retreat is a one-day event held at a venue that inspires spiritual self care, and are open to women of the church and their sister-friend guests.
FWCC FOURTH ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT 2013
Saturday & Sunday, April 27 - 28, 2013
“So in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” -Romans 12:5
Please click here for this year's schedule.
UPDATED 4/14: In two weeks the FWCC Women’s Ministry be embarking upon our 4th Annual Women’s Retreat and our first overnight retreat experience! We are excited about the wonderful time you will have together and the opportunities for growth, bonding, and spiritual nourishment you will experience through worship, small-group meditation and discussions, mealtime fellowship, and informative workshops led by exceptional guest speakers.
Here are some important details for all attendees:
Our retreat will take place at Our Lady of Thornwood Center for the New Evangelization, located in Thornwood, New York. Overnight attendees will be housed in single rooms with private baths. All rooms will be equipped with bed linen, towels, wash cloth, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste.
Overnight attendees should bring the following items:
Personal toiletries desired, like lotion, special body/ facial cleansers, etc.
Toothbrush, comb, brush
Comfortable, loose clothing for yoga / walking / exercise classes
Sneakers or walking shoes
Clothing for Sunday morning worship (you can dress up or down!)
For those who get cold easily, don’t forget your sweater/jacket!
Saturday attendees should wear:
Comfortable clothing suitable for gym / yoga / exercising / walking
Sneakers or comfortable walking/hiking shoes
For those who get cold easily, don’t forget your sweater/jacket!
Our bus will leave from and return to our new temporary offices at Holyrood Episcopal Church, located at 715 West 179th St. (and Ft. Washington Ave). All attendees should arrive at Holyrood Church on Saturday at 7:15 AM Sharp!
Saturday attendees will leave Thornwood at 7:30PM to return to Holyrood. Overnight attendees will leave Thornwood on Sunday at 1: 30PM to return home.
"I look forward to seeing all of you at the retreat. I hope you will take this opportunity to come away to what I pray and believe will be a wonderful, engaging weekend. May this year’s retreat leave you feeling nourished, energized, supported and satisfied." --Reverend Lorena M. Parrish, Ph.D.
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