2023 Redeemer Womens Retreat

December 1st- 3rd, at Black Mountain Home for Children Retreat Center.

God came down from heaven to dwell in a body among us - to be with us. Join the Redeemer Women as we have a retreat focusing on how Christ meets us in our own body. Read more about this retreat and sign up below.

Meet Our Session Leaders:

We will have three main lessons and two opportunities for break out sessions.

Teresa Glenn will lead us through our first two topics; “Christ in Your Body” and “Christ in Your Story”.

Bethany Hebbard will lead us through the third lesson; “Hospitality and the Body”, and will also be teaching a breakout session on, “Creating a Rule of Life.”

  • Teresa Glenn

    Teresa provides Soul Care for wives of clergy and female clergy through the Call2Disciple ministry, as well as being a speaker and writer. Her book, Becoming a Peaceful Mom, provides encouragement and discipleship for moms in any stage of raising children. Simple Steps, her podcast for moms and dads, offers practical ways to rely on God throughout the years of raising kids. She and her husband Terrell (He is the NC Bishop for our Diocese) live in Raleigh, NC. Teresa loves to be outdoors: hiking, long walks, and gardening. She inherited a love for cooking from her mom and loves to linger long at the table with family and friends.

  • Bethany describes herself as a radical homemaker and renegade PhD. A former literature professor, Bethany pivoted to serve as the director of Community First! Village, part of the Austin, Texas ministry, Mobile Loaves & Fishes. She has also served as a course creator for Sacred Ordinary Days and is currently working on publishing a book, “How Ordinary Households Can Practice Radical Hospitality”. You can read excerpts from this project here”. Bethany and her husband, Steven, and their three children now make their home in central North Carolina.

“For as the body is clad in the cloth,

and the flesh in the skin

and the bones in the flesh,

and the heart in the whole.

So are we, soul and body,

clad in the Goodness of God,

and enclosed. - Julian of Norwich

The Sessions

  • Holy Spirit

    Christ In Our Body

    We live in a broken world and are inundated with cultural and spiritual expectations to just be strong and push our bodies harder. Join us as we learn how Christ longs to be compassionate toward our bodies and as we learn to do the same.

  • Christ In Our Story

    Your story is important - how you came to be at Redeemer and how your story will continue as a part of our church community. Join us as we share a weekend together experiencing Christ through great food, crafts, and conversations about the embodiment of Christ.

  • Hospitality & the Body

    Hospitality is one of the core values of Redeemer and we want to honor God and the work he is doing at Redeemer. Come learn how being hospitable is a physical act of worship and how it starts in our own body.

The Breakout Sessions:

  • Creating A Rule of Life

    Come learn how to create a rhythm for prayer throughout your day.

  • Breathwork, Grounding, & Postures

    Come learn how simple postures and your breath can be prayer throughout your day.

Tentative Schedule:

Friday 

1-5pm: Check In, Free Time, & Spiritual Direction

4:30pm: Cocktail Hour

5:30pm: Evening Prayer/Dinner 

6:30pm: Intro - Our Anglican Bodies - Schell Alexander

7pm: Session 1 - Christ In Our Body - Teresa Glenn

8pm: Dessert & Craft 

9:30pm: Compline


Saturday

6:30am: Coffee

7:30am: Continental Breakfast

8:30am: Morning Prayer

9am: Session 2 - Christ In Our Story - Teresa Glenn

10-10:30am Break

10:30am: Session 3 - Hospitality & the Body - Bethany Hebbard

11:30am: Break

11:45am: Midday Prayer & Lunch

1pm: Breakout Session #1

2-4pm: Free Time

4pm: Breakout Session #2

5pm: Cocktail Hour

6pm: Evening Prayer & Dinner

7:30pm: Dessert & Fellowship 

9:30pm: Compline


Sunday

6:30am: Coffee

7:30am: Blessing & Sending

8am: Grab & go breakfast

9am: Departure - see you at church!

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • The purpose of the Redeemer Women’s Retreat is to build intentional community, provide a safe space to come as you are, to learn more about yourself and more about God, to be encouraged, convicted as needed, and to have a time to rest and enjoyment.

  • The cost os $150, all inclusive.

    You can split your payment up into any amount you choose. All payments are due by November 1st.

    We would love to receive donations to go toward those who can not pay for themselves. Please write “retreat donation” when you pay or let Kenda know.

  • We hope everyone will attend each lesson and choose at least one breakout session.

    The hope is to have everyone’s full participation and to invite Christ to meet you where you are.

    This retreat will be a safe place to rest, be encouraged, cared for, and edified.

  • We will send you a packing list after you register.

  • After you register, we will send you a form to complete that will help us place you in the room of your choice. You can always email Lizzy if you have strong preferences.

  • YES!!

    We eat and drink well at Redeemer!

    The price of the retreat covers all meals (Friday dinner and cocktail hour; Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and Sunday breakfast)

    We will ask you to bring snacks to share and wine to share as well.

  • There are three breakout sessions: Creating a Rule of Life, Movement and Prayer, and Breathwork and Grounding.

    All are designed to help you integrate your prayer life with physical movement.

  • Yes! This is a RETREAT!

    We have built in time to retreat, reflect and rest. We strongly encourage you to attend the breakout sessions and also use the free time to rest.

    There are many places to find solitude or enjoy conversations with friends.

    There are walking/hiking trails, areas to read, play games, enjoy a fire, etc.

  • Yes, this retreat is intended for members of Redeemer. However, if you have someone that you would really like to bring, please email us.

  • The price of the registration is the same for you if you attend one day or all three days.

  • If you have an infant who is still nursing or isn’t walking yet, you are more than welcome to bring your baby.

    We will strive to accommodate the best sleeping arrangements for you. If you are unsure if your baby meets the standards or is too old, please reach out.

    We don’t want to hinder anyone from attending but we would like this to be a true retreat for all women, including moms. Having children will be a distraction and could hinder you from fully participating.

  • Many times monasteries and convents offer Spiritual Direction prior to a retreat to help participants enter into their time with intention.

    Spiritual Direction slots will be offered Friday afternoon between 1:00pm and 5:00pm (during check-in) and Friday evening between 7:30 and 9:00pm (during the dessert & craft time).

    This is a time and safe space to share any thoughts, worries, hesitations, prayer requests, and allow Christ to meet you where you are with intentional prayer and words to scripture and encouragement.

  • There is not a required lights out time. However, we do expect you to be mindful of your roommates and to be sure you can wake up on time Saturday morning.

  • YES!

    Please reach out to Lizzy to let her know where you would like to help: food, craft, check-in, setup etc.

We encourage you to be intentional and mindful over the next few months leading up to the retreat. Think through these questions and what they might stir up for you:

Where do you notice Christ in your body?

Do you notice what happens within your body when you meet with Christ?

How can you continue to nurture Christ in your body?