Women’s Soul Care Retreat on Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Avon UMC. Ticket will be available starting August 17th. The cost is $20. Dress comfortably. Guest Speaker: Brenda Yoder

There will be three breakout sessions: Missions with Suzanne Conger, Yoga with Jan Dorsey, Education with Erin Probus

Below is more details reguarding the sessions: 

Missions - Suzanne Conger

Suzanne Conger is a passionate Jesus follower and enthusiastic advocate for community-driven impact.

As a proud supporter of Midwest Mission and its mission to "bringing the hearts and hands of God's people together to transform resources into humanitarian relief", Suzanne brings opportunities that will inspire action and remind us of the power of service, from home or at Midwest Mission. With a background in service to her church, community, and international, and a heart for helping ALL, she blends warmth and hope in service. When not volunteering or championing good causes, Suzanne can usually be found tending to her menagerie of cats and her plants, or reading a good book. Suzanne is a retired child advocate and attorney. She has been volunteering at Midwest Mission since 2021, becoming a Volunteer Leader in 2022. She is also on the Board of Fletcher Place Community Center located on the southeast side of Indianapolis, and Board member of Unlikely Journeys. She attends Broadway UMC of Indianapolis. She relocated after 30 years in Avon to the Eastside of Indianapolis two years ago.

Yoga - Jan Dorsey

After a fulfilling 35-year career in secondary education, Jan pondered what the next chapter in her life would be. Much to the amazement of many who knew her, she decided to become a certified yoga instructor. In 2025, she began teaching restorative and chair yoga classes at Avon United Methodist Church and Hendricks County Senior Services, focusing her classes on individuals 50+. Her desire was to help individuals live independently for as long as possible. In addition, she volunteers at the Senior Center leading workshops on topics including aging well, understanding dementia, and fraud prevention.

Education - Erin Probus

Beyond the Backpack: Navigating the School Year with Heart & Harmony
Join us for a lively and supportive workshop designed for women who want to walk away with a toolkit of practical wisdom to make this school year a truly wonderful one, characterized with confidence and joy for your family! We'll share effective strategies for building a strong partnership with your child's school, from proactive communication with teachers to solving problems together. Learn how to be your child's best advocate and set them up for success throughout the year. But we won't stop there. We'll also explore the most important work of all: caring for your child's soul. Explore how to protect their inner world from overwhelm and foster their unique passions. And because you can't pour from an empty cup, we’ll share practical, guilt-free ways to nurture the mother's soul, too.