Fall Fellowship Women's Retreat
Come be refreshed and encouraged in your faith together with your sisters in Christ at beautiful Covenant Harbor on the shores of Geneva Lake. Set aside this weekend and invite a friend to join you at Fall Fellowship.
September 13-15, 2024
Women—this retreat is designed for you—it is your turn to enjoy all that Covenant Harbor has to offer!
This retreat is designed for you! It is your time to enjoy all that the Fall Fellowship team has put together, as well as what Covenant Harbor has to offer. Through joyful worship, engaging workshops and rejuvenating fellowship, women can make lasting connections with each other and with their heavenly father. This retreat is offered to all women ages 18 and older.
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Speaker and Theme 2024
Rev. Cheryl D. Cornelius
Co-Pastor of Gary Covenant Church, Gary, Indiana
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist for the Justice Journey Alliance Leadership Foundation of Chicago.
It’s time to let go of any feelings, preconceived notions, thoughts and past experiences that hinder us from being the disciples Jesus called us to be.
Bible Verse: Galatians 5:1: “Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”
Pricing and Registration Information 2024
Fees are per person and include meals and lodging from Friday afternoon through Sunday brunch. Friday supper is included, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with program beginning at 8:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 5:00 p.m.
Geneva Bay Center* Double Occupancy: $269 – Hotel style with elevator. Each room can house 4 guests and has a private bathroom. Bedding and towels are provided. Building is accessible. Priority placement will be for those with identified special needs.
Twins*, Engebretson* and Lower Carriage House*: $238 – Dormitory style with bunk beds and has an attached bathroom. Guests will need to bring their own bedding and towels. Some rooms in each building are accessible.
Hilltop House: $217 – Dormitory style with bunk beds and an attached bathroom. Guests will need to bring own bedding and towels.
Guest House: $206 – Dormitory style with bunk beds and an attached bathroom. Guests will need to bring own bedding and towels.
Maple Commons: $164 – An economical option for “Roughing it.” Dormitory style with a bath house down the path, space heaters available. Guest will need to bring their own bedding and towels.
Commuter: $154 – Includes all programs and meals (no lodging).
*These buildings are ADA compliant.
Registration Information
All registrations will be completed online, with an initial non-refundable $50 deposit. Covenant Harbor staff will review registrations and accommodation requests. Covenant Harbor will confirm your accommodations and inform you of the balance due.
Registration is to be paid in full by August 19, 2024. Any final balance is due at that time. Refunds, less the $50 deposit, are given until September 1.
Morning Workshops 2024
Not For Christians Only!!?!? Processes of GRIEF & grieving: This workshop will take an in depth look at the processes of grief and grieving that people experience in life. Life’s trials can bring deep hurts and indescribable pain. We will discuss the feelings and emotions that take place with grief and discuss things that one can do to possibly alleviate the stressors of grief so that people can move forward in life without getting “stuck.” Also, we will discuss how Jesus makes the difference in our times of grief. We have help and strength in him. We will read scriptures to be reminded of or come to know just what Jesus wants to do for his children during these difficult and trying times. – Betty Wilson
My Roots are Showing: The Twists and Turns of Tamar’s Tale – Lissa Litka
Our Lost Church Mothers and How to Find Them: The global Christian church is 84% non-white and 52% female—yet it can often feel like our professors, pastors and speakers are interested in the wisdom of just one kind of voice. Come and learn where and how to find female role models around the world throughout church history—women like Julian of Norwich, Walatta-Petros, Catherine Booth, and Pandita Ramabai. – Bridget Jack Jeffries
Liberados con un propósito (Freed for a Purpose) – Bilingual Workshop: basado en el Éxodo del pueblo. De Israel de Egipto y comparándolo con el propósito actual de Dios en nuestras vidas. Dios nos ha liberado de las cosas que nos atan, para poder vivir una vida con un propósito determinado e impulsada por Dios. (Based off of the Exodus of the people. Of Israel from Egypt and comparing it to today’s purpose for God in our lives. God has liberated us from things that bound us, in order to live a purpose given, divine driven life.) – Rebecca Herrera
Spiritual Practices for Soul Care: Participants please bring a towel, any kind of towel, Paper to beach towel. – Sharon Davis
Afternoon Workshop 2024
What I Need Before I Die: Estate Planning Musts: Do you ever wonder if you have everything you need in place so that your family is protected when you die? This course will examine the basics of estate planning without providing legal advice for any specific state. Whether you are young or old, single or married, poor or wealthy, an estate plan is something that everyone needs. Come find out what you can do about it. – Cynthia Petersen
Pilates with Purpose: Pilates for mind, body and soul. This class will feature stretching, balance and core strengthening exercises set to worship music. There will be scripture incorporated throughout with a relaxation segment at the end. Come prepared to take care of you! Wear comfortable clothes, bring water and a mat if possible. – Carrie McCune
Praying Upside Down: A creative prayer experience to strengthen and transform your time with God. – Dana Furlo
“Choose Joy”: How do we actually live out James 1: 2-3 “Considerate all joy when you encounter various trials.” – Vanessa League
Desarollo Intercultural en La Biblia (Intercultural Development in the Bible) – Bilingual Workshop: Cultura es mencionado mucho en las Scripturas. Éste taller se enfocará en viendo como el desarollo intercultural era parte de la vida del discipulo de Cristo. (Culture as an identity marker is mentioned much in Scripture. This workshop will look at several people in Scripture and where their intercultural development and discipleship intersected.) – Rev. Cheryl Lynn Cain