Join us for the Annual Women’s Soul Care Retreat: A Day of Faith, Fellowship, and Self-Care. Along with worship, local vendors, lunch catered by Fazoli’s, and fellowship, we are honored to have Susan Early, author of When I Saw God’s Hand: A True Story, share a powerful message of healing. In addition, participants will be able to select workshops focused on service, physical health, and creative expression. Invite a friend and join us for a special day designed to refresh your soul, renew your spirit, and care for yourself. Tickets are $25. Session Discriptions also listed under resources.

Soul Care Workshop Descriptions: Pick 4 total. Two from each session.

Choose 2 of the following sessions:

1.  From Soup to Bracelets

Join Vicki Jackson in releasing stress, improving motor skills, and designing jewelry as we take a "soup" of beads and create a beautiful memory wire bracelet. All materials will be provided, only your own creativity and desire to have fun is required.

2.  Nourish Her – A Whole-Body Approach to Women’s Health

Melinda Elder, PT, DPT, OCS and Amber Gath, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, MSCP, CNIP will lead a discussion focused on women’s health.

3.  Thankful Pumpkin Paintings with ARThena

Athena Silot will lead participants in creating their own fall themed pumpkin painting.

Choose 2 of the following sessions:

1.  A Mat-ter of the Heart
Join Rita Bivens and Michele Feld in repurposing everyday grocery bags into sleeping mats for those experiencing homelessness. A simple project with a powerful message: small acts of service can bring comfort, dignity, and hope. This Midwest Missions project is led by Koinonia at AUMC.

2.  Period Poverty - What?

Mary Marty will lead a conversation about “period poverty” in our world today. She’s not referring to a lack of punctuation marks and an increase in run-on sentences. The phrase “period poverty” today, usually refers to the inability to afford and access menstrual products, safe sanitation facilities, and proper menstrual health education.

We’ll talk about how “period poverty” impacts girls and women here and around the world and how this is being addressed by schools, churches, not-for-profit organizations – nationally and internationally. Participants will have the opportunity to build an UMCOR menstrual kit (disposable pads and tampons) and/or a Midwest Mission menstrual kit (reuseable pads).

3.  Renewal Through Yoga

Join Lillian Thalken, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, in a chair yoga session focused on upper and lower body mobility, stretching, and breathing mindfulness. This is for all ages and levels of balance. Alternatives for those at a falls risk will be given during the session.