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SUMMARY:2025 Coffee Connections for Disciple Women
DESCRIPTION:Gathering to begin at 9:30 am with Discussion to begin at 10:00 am – Noon   Central Standard Time \nor   11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time \nCost: Free \nA Zoom link will be email to you. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.michigandisciples.org/event/2025-coffee-connections-for-disciple-women-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Women
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SUMMARY:2025 Michigan Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Healing Mind\, Body\, Soul\, and Spirit—a weekend of renewal\, reflection\, and reconnection for women of all walks of life. This uplifting event will feature inspiring workshops such as yoga and spiritual practices of Lectio Divina and play. It will offer opportunities to connect with your body in ways that nurture your whole being. Enjoy powerful worship\, heartfelt times of fellowship\, and the wisdom of keynote speaker Rev. Nora Shumake. Be part of the fun by bringing gently used books for our book exchange and exploring the beautiful baskets in our silent auction. \n\nCome ready to grow\, give\, and gather in a space where healing happens—inside and out. \nSchedule\n\n\nFriday August 15 \n\n\n\n11 am-3 pm Biking\, Hiking\, Walking\n3-6 pm Arrival/Check in\n6 pm Dinner\n7 pm Sacred Earth\, Sacred Body – worship\n8 pm Session 1 Rev. Nora Shumake\n9 pm Prayer Partner Time – Exchange bags with prayer partner and spend some time getting to know each other\n10 pm Quiet Time (Night Owls in Designated Areas)\n\n\n\nSaturday August 16 \n\n\n\n7 am Rise and Shine\n8 am Breakfast\n8:40 am Morning Praise\n9 am DWM Business Meeting\n9:45 am 15min Break\n10 am Session 2 Rev. Nora Shumake\n12 pm Lunch\n1 pm Workshops/Recreation\n2:30-5:30 pm FREE TIME\n6 pm Dinner\n7 pm Basket Raffle in Dining Hall\n8: pm Games\, Swap Table\n9 pm Evening Gathering Campfire\n10pm Quiet Time (Night Owls in Designated Areas)\n\n\n\nSunday August 17 \n\n\n\n7 am Rise and Shine\n8 am Breakfast/Evaluation\n8:30 am Cabin Cleaning\n9:30 am Worship in Chapel\n11 am Goodbyes\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHINGS TO BRING\n\n\nBible\, journal\, pen\, twin size bedding\, pillow\, towel\, wash cloth\, personal items\, walking shoes\, light jacket\, swimsuit\, flashlight\, non-aerosol insect repellent. \n\n\nTote Bags – each individual is ask to bring a tote bag (small cotton with or without a design). What to include in the bag \n\n\nCard or paper with your name\, address including city and zip\, birthday\nBottle of water or a reuseable bottle for water\nTravel tissues\nSome candy\nOther items such as travel hand cream\, sanitizer\, bookmark\, etc.\nEach person will receive an event booklet\, pen\, notebook and prayer card as part of registration.\n\n\nThe tote bags will be exchanged on Friday night with a person randomly selected as your prayer partner and can be used to carry needed items during the event. \n\n\nOFFERINGS\n\n\nCreate a Unique Theme Basket to donate for the Raffle. Money raised will be given to the Scholarship Fund. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase. \n\n\nSunday Morning Offering will be donated to international Disciples Women’s Ministries Foundation. \n\n\nBlessing Boxes will be on tables at all meals. \n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://www.michigandisciples.org/event/2025-michigan-womens-retreat/
LOCATION:Crystal Conference Center\, 2365 South Shore E.\, Frankfort\, MI\, 49635\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Women
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SUMMARY:2025 Coffee Connections for Disciple Women
DESCRIPTION:Blooming in All Stages \nGathering to begin at 9:30 am with Discussion to begin at 10:00 am – Noon   Central Standard Time \nor   11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time \nCost: Free \nA Zoom link will be email to you. \nRegister Online
URL:https://www.michigandisciples.org/event/2025-coffee-connections-for-disciple-women/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Women
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SUMMARY:2025 Blessing Box Tea
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nEnter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.\nPsalm 100:4 \nJoin us\, as Ashley leads us creating a tangible symbol to remind us to give thanks to God for the blessings we receive. \nDeadline to Register is April 28th \nActivity:  Come learn the history of the Disciples Women Blessing Box. \nWe will create a blessing box and conclude with worship and receive a Blessing Box offering. \nAn offering will be taken\, 50% of the offering will stay to support the DW Ministries in MI\, IL and WI. \nDirections to Unity CC:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/DDi6zFFEfdtKauSH6 \nEvent Leaders \nAshley Balogh \nAshley is a familiar face for many in the Christian Church Michigan Region where she has served as a cook for over twenty years at Crystal Conference Center. Growing up in a Disciple of Christ family\, while in college Ashley she spent a few of her summers as an assistant cook at Crystal Conference Center. She finished her degree in Fine Arts in May of 2012 and been working as an art teacher for over 10 years. She became the head cook at Crystal Conference Center in 2022. When not working she enjoys reading\, crocheting and kayaking in the summer. \nBeth Rupe \nRev. Dr. Beth Rupe serves as Senior Minister of First Christian Church in Henry\, IL and the CCIW Coordinator of Disciples Women. Before being ordained\, Beth worked for a decade as a psychotherapist at community mental health center. Beth married her high school sweetheart\, Mark\, 47 years ago\, and they have two children\, two granddaughters\, and a labradoodle. Her hobbies include reading\, cooking and gardening. She practices mindfulness and contemplative prayer and feels called to work for justice. She enjoys travel and time with family and friends. \nRegister Online[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.michigandisciples.org/event/2025-blessing-box-tea/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Women
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SUMMARY:The Spring Disciples Women Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Connect with recent and long-time friends.\nExplore various spiritual disciplines during this experiential retreat.\nShare Communion and dedicate your Blessing Box offerings.\n\nKeynote Speaker: Rev. Amy Sue Johnson \nRev. Amy Sue Johnson grew up in Lomax\, IL where her faith was formed at Lomax Christian Church and Camp Walter Scott. A graduate of Eureka College\, Amy received her Masters of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at TCU in Ft Worth\, Texas. \nOrdained by Christian Church in IL/ WI in 2000\, Amy has served three Disciples congregations in the Region. Her ministry has focused on children\, youth\, and family ministry and assisting in worship. Since 2023\, Amy has been serving as the church treasurer for a local Mennonite Church. She is a member of Mosaic Christian Church in Peoria. \nAmy and her husband of thirty years live in Eureka\, IL. She is a proud momma to three boys and a daughter-in-law. Amy loves gardening\, doing puzzles\, playing games\, volunteering\, and being with people. \nDate: April 26\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Mosaic Christian Church\, 2507 West Newman Parkway\, Peoria\, IL 61604 https://maps.app.goo.gl/La2M1TsrumcKGswz5 \nMeals: A continental breakfast will be available and lunch will be served. \nThe LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land AND will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden\, like a spring whose waters never fail. -Isaiah 58:11 \nSchedule \n\n9:00 AM Gathering continental breakfast available\n9:30 AM Welcome and Announcements from Disciples Women\n10:00 Introduction of Rev. Amy Johnson\n11:00 Break\nNoon Lunch\n12:45\n1:00 PM\n2:30 PM Break\n2:45 PM Closing Worship with Blessing Box Dedication and Communion\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://www.michigandisciples.org/event/the-spring-disciples-women-gathering/
LOCATION:Mosaic Christian Church\, 2507 W Newman Pkwy\, Peoria\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women
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