Refresh. Connect. Grow.
Come and experience the refreshment that comes from gathering with sisters in Christ to worship. Be nourished by teaching from God’s Word. Hear and be strengthened by stories of God’s work in other women’s lives.
February 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency, Deerfield (IL)
What do you do when life is discouraging? When bad things happen? Israel, in the midst of exile, was asking similar questions, afraid and discouraged, wondering if God had forgotten about them. It can be hard to know what to do or how to think rightly about the difficult things we go through.
We hope you’ll join us as we hear God’s Word, to them and to us, at our Women’s Retreat on February 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Deerfield (IL). We are looking forward to learning from College Church women, focused on Isaiah 43, and thinking deeply about who God is and what that means for us when we face challenging circumstances.
Registration closes January 31.
Who is this year’s speaker?
We’re delighted this year to have three college church women who will be teaching one session each. We look forward to learning from their wisdom and biblical training, and hearing from a panel of women on Saturday night, as we dwell on Isaiah 43.
Will there be childcare?
Childcare will not be provided, but we do welcome you to bring nursing babies. Please mark on your registration if you would like the hotel to provide you a crib. If you would be up for it, there are sure to be a few women who would love to help hold and soothe your little ones.
Can I come for only part of the weekend or for the day on Saturday?
We know that sometimes coming late or leaving early is unavoidable, however we are unable to offer a partial stay rate.
What are the rooming options?
The Hyatt has two types of rooms: (1) one king bed or (2) two full beds, both rooms have a full-sized pull out. As you consider who you will room with for the weekend, and how many roommates you plan to have, please keep this in mind. Please also note, we cannot guarantee a room type (i.e. king or full beds) in advance.
How does pricing work?
Pricing is determined by your room selection. This year, our pricing structure is: Single ($440), Double ($299), Triple ($275), Quad ($240). Our desire is for all women to be able to attend and we do not want finances to be a barrier to joining us. We have a Women’s Retreat scholarship fund that we would love to make use of. It’s completely confidential and if it would open a door to allow you to attend, we would love to talk with you about it. Please email us or call the church office at 630-668-0878.
Can I donate to the scholarship fund? I’d like to help other women be able to attend.
Yes! If you’d like to support the scholarship fund you can either do so when you register, or click here to donate. Thank you so much!
I have more questions. Who can I reach out to?
Please ask! Email us at [email protected] and Amy Jones (retreat chair) or another member of the retreat committee will get back to you.
February 24 at College Church
What is God’s design for intimacy? How is our identity as his beloved children revealed in part through our sexuality? How do I as a person of faith hold to God’s Word and love my neighbor who has different beliefs than I do?
We were thrilled to be able to welcome author and speaker Dr. Juli Slattery for this one-day event at College Church. Juli shared with us from her 25 years of counseling, discipling and teaching experience, as we spent the morning talking together about sexuality as beloved children of God. For more info about Juli Slattery, her ministry Authentic Intimacy or resources she has available, visit her website.
February 25-27 at the Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI
What have you wanted, prayed for and longed for that you haven’t received? As a Christian, it can be hard to know how to handle our desires, which can both drive us closer to God and take us down a self-centered road. It can be challenging to continue to be expectant and hopeful of God in the midst of unanswered prayers.
We were delighted to welcome author and speaker Jen Pollock Michel to teach us about what it looks like to live a life of faith-filled longing in a broken world. Jen is the award-winning author of Teach Us to Want, Keeping Place, Surprised by Paradox and A Habit Called Faith. She holds a B.A. in French from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Literature from Northwestern University. Jen is a wife and mother of five and is the lead editor for Imprint magazine, published by The Grace Centre for the Arts. You can follow Jen on Twitter and Instagram @jenpmichel and also subscribe to her weekly letters at jenpollockmichel.com.
Listen to the recordings from the weekend below.
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