Come spend a weekend with me in the cool pines of Prescott!
Most people in the conference don't know that I'm a lifelong member of the Disciples of Christ. For years I've led the singing at our annual Arizona women's retreat. I look forward to it every single year, and a few years ago we opened the invitation to our UCC sisters. Our Conference Minister Dr. Toni has enjoyed attending the last two retreats and keynoted last year.
This amazing retreat is held at the beautiful Chapel Rock Retreat Center in Prescott. They have comfortable lodging and the food is phenomenal!
This year's keynote speaker is Rev. Lori Tapia, National Pastor and president of the Obra Hispana of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
The workshops are always top notch and there's free time for fellowship (sistership?) and even naps. We begin Friday evening with dinner and end with worship on Sunday morning.
I truly hope to see you there. Save the dates, September 12-14, alert your church’s groups, and register today!
You can register with a $50 deposit, and the remaining balance will be due by August 27th. All registrations must be completed by August 27. Contact me and I'll be happy to answer any questions. wgonzales@uccswc.org or text/call 520-329-3012.
Read MoreSWC women were invited to the Arizona Disciples women’s retreat in Prescott and several attended, including two on our staff. Dr. Toni gave two inspirational keynotes, led a vespers service and a workshop, and preached at worship. Wende led the singing (and was the biggest loser at Bunco). It was a beautiful time of fellowship, rest, nature, learning, and laughter. And fantastic food!
(Who is that MAN? It’s Rev. Dr. Jay Hartley, the Regional Minister and President of the Arizona Disciples of Christ. The DOC women welcome him each year to attend the retreat, and his wife Dawn is the music accompanist for the singing.)
If you identify as a woman, put September 12–14, 2025 on your calendar and plan to attend the next retreat. Lori Tapia, National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries at Obra Hispana, will be the keynote. We'll post registration info early next summer.
Read MorePlan to retreat from the heat with Dr. Toni and Wende of the SWC staff as they join our Arizona Disciples of Christ sisters at their annual fall retreat at the beautiful Chapel Rock Retreat Center in Prescott!
Dr. Toni will keynote for the weekend, and Wende will lead the singing. They both enjoyed attending the 2023 event (see the photo of "Western Night") and would love to see you there in September, enjoying workshops, worship, keynote, singing, faith, food, fellowship, and the great outdoors!
Save the dates, September 13-15, alert your church’s women’s groups, and register today!
Here's the link to more info and registration
All registrations must be completed by August 28.
Read MoreSWC staff Dr. Toni and Wende attended the Arizona Disciples of Christ annual women’s retreat in Prescott this past weekend. They enjoyed it immensely and hope to have many SWC women participate in 2024 when Dr. Toni will be the keynote speaker!
Save the dates: September 13-15, 2024 at Chapel Rock Camp and Conference Center in Prescott, AZ.
Read MoreFriday, September 8 - Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Chapel Rock Retreat Center in Prescott, Arizona
The Arizona Disciples Women’s Ministry is inviting all who identify as women in the Southwest Conference to their annual fall retreat!
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