Refresh. Connect. Grow.
Come, be refreshed by gathering with sisters in Christ to worship, be nourished by teaching from God’s Word, be strengthened by stories of God’s work in other women’s lives. We alternate between off-site retreats and on-site conferences. Learn more about past and upcoming events below.
February 20 – 21 at College Church
Fear. It’s an experience all of us have had. Maybe just reading the word makes your pulse rise. Fear can be helpful and necessary, a tool our bodies use to warn us of danger. It can also be a monster that gets out of control. What is rightly placed fear? What is misplaced fear? What role should trusting God play in the midst of fear?
We hope you’ll join us for a Women’s Conference on Friday & Saturday, February 20 – 21 at College Church as we welcome Kristen Wetherell, author of Fight your Fears, to help us understand more about fear, God’s character and his promises to us when we are afraid. We’ll spend this two-day conference looking at Psalm 34 as we Take Refuge: releasing our fears and resting in him. Our hope is that through this weekend we might be better equipped to find our refuge in and rest in our faithful God.
Registration closes Friday, February 6.
When are the sessions?
Friday evening’s session will be 7 – 9PM. Then, on Saturday, we’ll start at 8:30AM and finish with lunch by 1PM. Both sessions will have time where we hear from other sister’s experiences, as well as time in worship led by Erik Dewar.
Will there be childcare?
Childcare will not be provided for this event.
Do I have to register?
Yes. We will be accepting walk-ins but, for our planning purposes, especially for lunch, we do ask you to register before Friday, February 13. Thank you!
Where can I learn more about the speaker?
You can learn more about Kristen Wetherell and her ministry at kristenwetherell.com. Kristen will be joining us on Saturday morning for a teaching session and Q&A.
I have dietary restrictions, could you tell me more about the lunch options?
Lunch will be catered from Chipotle, with gluten free and dairy free options. If you have additional concerns, restrictions or questions, please reach out to us at the email below so we can accommodate. Thanks!
I have more questions. Who can I reach out to?
Please ask! Email us at [email protected].
June 11 – 13 in Indianapolis, IN
The Gospel Coalition Women’s Conference in Indianapolis next summer is an opportunity to fellowship with women from all over the world. There are often a few women from College Church who attend and we can get $20 off with the code: churchgroup26. Learn more on their website and let us know if you plan to go as we hope to get together afterward.
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 about God’s character and if he had forgotten about them. It can be hard to know what to do or how to think rightly about our suffering and the difficult things we go through.
It was a delight to hear from three College Church women as they expounded God’s Word from Isaiah 43, and to think deeply about who God is and what that means for us when we face challenging circumstances. Click here to listen to the recordings.
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.
Interested in recordings from past Women’s Retreats and Conferences? Click on the button below and sort the category by “Retreats & Conferences”.
