Some days hope bubbles up like a small spring amid dark fern. And some days are as dry and hopeless as red clay roads in the July sun. All of us need to find time and friends that will help us nourish our decision to hope. At this retreat we will explore:

• what we hope for;
• what experiences have given us hope;
• what we are afraid to hope for or have given up hoping for;
• what images of hope lead us on.

Come! Shrug off the weight of your daily life. Spend time with other women immersed in story, prayer, ritual and play. Refresh yourself with friends and laughter. Hope resides within the fellowship of women in celebration. Come; fill yourself with new hope.

Leaders

Amy Eldridge is the Executive Director of Love Without Boundaries—Love Without Boundaries Foundation is a worldwide group of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and impoverished children in China. They provide humanitarian aid in four key areas-medical, education, nutrition, and foster care-enabling children to receive a family through adoption or to become self-sustaining members of their communities. Amy will show us how to choose hope!

Dr. Diane Rudebock is a professor at UCO and a Certified Labyrinth Facilitator. Diane will teach us to walk the labyrinth as a pathway to a deper connection with God.

REv. Pam McGrath is Assoc. Minister at SHCC. Before ordination she was a professional storyteller, workshop leader, and affliate of Group Process Consulting. Pam will lead us through a process of finding hope and joy in our lives and relationships.

Retreat Committee Co-ordinator is Sue Dowler—a woman who spreads joy by ministering to SHCC through her gifts of service.

Cost is $65 (scholarships available)