ECC Women's Fall Retreat

 
 

September 13-15, 2024

Registration will open June 1, 2024!

“Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.”

Psalm 96:2

We invite all women, ages 18 to 108 and beyond, to join us every year for time of learning, fellowship, and personal reflection in the beautiful setting of our East Coast Conference Center, Pilgrim Pines in Swanzey, NH.

Please note: Full payment is due at the time of registration. Refunds will be issued less a $50 non-refundable deposit for cancellations made more than one week out from the start of the retreat. No refund will be issued for cancellations made within one week of the start of the retreat.

SPEAKER: Dr. Devyn Chambers Johnson

Devyn is a pastor, wife, mother, speaker, professor, writer, and advocate. She is ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church and recently completed her doctorate at Virginia Theological Seminary. Devyn co-pastors Community Covenant Church in Springfield VA with her husband Ryan and is an adjunct Professor of Ministry at North Park Theological Seminary.

Devyn is passionate about communicating the word of God, leading change in congregations and systems, and lifting up the voices of the oppressed and underrepresented. In 2017, Devyn launched a grassroots movement called Four More Women in the Pulpit. The movement challenges male pastors to make room for women by inviting #fourmore women to preach in their congregations each year. Four More Women in the Pulpit has opened up doors for Devyn to counsel and coach both men and women. She leads cohorts and seminars for women pastors on how they can lead with courage and resiliency and regularly teaches and consults with male colleagues on ways they can lead their congregations to fully embrace the leadership of women.

BREAKOUT Sessions

  1. Aging Well.... At Any Age. We will discuss physical, spiritual, and financial elements of living and aging well. Donna Lewis and Christi Pease

  1. Health – of the common things we use in our recipes. Small changes make a big difference. Sue Hawkes

  2. Parenting Parents, grandparents, and guardians will learn about caring and guiding elementary children. Pediatrician Dr Linda Mathew.

  3. Spiritual Gifts – What You Were Made For: You are God’s masterpiece. His purpose and plan for you, as one created in his image, means you are filled with the Holy Spirit and have been blessed with gifts to live a life of impact. You will learn the tools to understand what you were made for and to help discern how your passions and your gifts are part of God’s story for your life.

    Rev. Stephanie Nelson

  4. Open Conversations– Sharing your life with others and encouraging one another. Cathy Zelinski

  5. Service Project: New England Seafarers Mission: Learn of the NESM and bring supplies for a mini bag. Details of helping will be emailed to you even if you decide not to attend this breakout. Support the sailors who bring us needed products. Marilyn Mears

ECC Women's Retreat Information

Cost $TBD per person | $TBD per pastor

Saturday Day Only Option: $TBD

Retreat Rundown

Check-in begins at 3 pm, and then enjoy dinner and a session later that evening. Saturday will include three great meals, great sessions, fun activities, and a late-night snack! The weekend will conclude a session Sunday morning, and lunch at noon.

Weekend Highlights

  • Shop in the Marketplace

  • Walk the Lake for a Cause

  • Boat Rides

  • Back Massage (additional fee)

  • Afternoon Workout

  • Workshops



    Note - This is not a Pilgrim Pines event. The retreat is organized and programmed by ECC Womens Ministries.