Unplug. Reconnect.: SAPC Women's Day Retreat 

Our Speakers:

Katie Vidal - Katie has been part of Young Life for 10 years and is now director for Young Life Capernaum where she loves  to see God work in the lives of young adults with different abilities. Katie is married to Frank and recently served as director of youth ministries at St. Andrews.

Connie Randall - Connie has been a follower of Jesus for 40 plus years and has served in many leadership roles in the church as well as Bible Study Fellowship.  She attended seminary in 2009 and graduated in 2013 and has served as Pastor in Huntington Beach, California and currently here in Tucson and Oro Valley.  She has been married to Jim for 53 years and they have 3 Adult Children and 8 Grandchildren.  Her passion is encouraging and equipping the body of Christ to be all that they were meant to be. 

Jennifer Bultman - Jennifer is a full time wife and mother, part time student and part time educator. She is passionate about women's health, parenting, reading, and eating.  One of her heart's desires is to grow closer to God while building community.  

Laura Munroe - Laura has experience as a clinical social worker, a ministry leader, and more importantly as a child of God who seeks to keep her eyes and heart and mind on her creator. Laura spends her free time studying for her seminary classes. Laura is married to Brad and they have two young-adult children.

Our Worship Leaders:

Shannon Kratzer is a student at the University of Arizona, studying Nursing. She has been playing guitar for the last eight years and has been a part of the St. Andrew’s Worship Team for the last six years. We are thrilled to have her again this year.

Ravin Miller is a voice major at the university level and a multi-instrumentalist. She has participated for many years on the St Andrews worship team. Raving is taking pre-requisite classes at PCC with the goal of attending ASU next year to study Music Therapy and is currently teaching voice/piano lessons at the School House of Rock.  Ravin plays keys and sings in her own band, “Drawn to Redemption” who recently lead worship at the contemporary service at St Andrews. We are so happy she is back to lead worship for the women’s retreat.

Breakout Sessions

Morning Breakout Sessions 

Surfing Life’s Waves with Grace, Jan Foran, Life Coach     

Are you in the midst of a life change that is making you feel a little unbalanced?  Or are you anticipating a change that causes you to want to pause?  Perhaps you are feeling a little dissatisfied and wonder where or how to move ahead.  Or maybe you are experiencing a cornucopia of emotions as you anticipate the future. This workshop engages participants utilizing multiple interactive activities designed to raise awareness and then begin a plan to move forward with greater confidence and, maybe even, a sense of joy.

Embodying Balance in Prayer and Life, Shirin McArthur, writer, editor, spiritual director

Are you curious about prayer and worship using movement instead of words? Move beyond your assumptions or inhibitions to find balance through guided meditation and gentle movement. Join with Embodied Prayer teacher and Spiritual Guide Shirin McArthur as we explore both our spiritual and physical roots and celebrate God’s guidance and fruitfulness in our lives. No experience is necessary and any body can participate—even those who need to remain seated. Come open yourself to movement in prayer: a fresh way of reconnecting with God.

Rx for Worry, Anne Lewis, M.S., LPC

 Would you like to have peace instead of worry?  Come see what the Lord wants to do for you, and receive His peace.

A Woman's Journey Into Wisdom - Rev. Carla Williams

Psalm 90:12 instructs God's people:  Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  In order to honor that call, we must recognize that worldly wisdom is not the equivalent of God-centered wisdom.  This workshop will examine the common experiences that put each of us on that path of growing into, and gaining a heart of wisdom. 

Balance and Tone, Lisa Skillman, All Your Heart Fitness

Join Lisa for a Balance and Tone workout. This class covers a variety of exercises designed to improve muscular strength, balance, and range of motion.

Resources for Caregiving in Tucson:  Where do you fit? Louise Doran, RN

Do you wonder if there are better ways to manage caregiving for your loved one – your child, a disabled family member, an elderly parent? Sometimes a sense of obligation can lead us to provide care in ways that leave us unbalanced. This workshop will offer ideas for care and ways to think about how to balance out self-care with caring for a loved one. A list of caregiving resources in Tucson and the categories of care will be provided as well, including physical, emotional, and spiritual support sources.

Bullet Journaling, Shelly Akins, Children’s Ministry Director

Create your own bullet journal. What is a bullet journal? It’s a customization and forgiving organizing system. It can keep track of everything from grocery lists, to favorite quotes, to your family calendar, to how much water you’re drinking. It’s all in one place. You make it your own, so it works for you. During this workshop we’ll cover the why, what, and how of bullet journaling, and have time to start your own bullet journals. Bring some balance to your life with everything you need all in one place. Composition books will be provided to use as bullet journals.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions 

Therapeutic Yoga for Balance and Healing, (afternoon only) Cherie Miller,   Occupational/Physical Therapist, Yoga Aficionado

Cherie has been a Certified Hand Therapist for 25 years and practiced Yoga for over a decade. This workshop will focus on the basic tenants of Iyengar Yoga with breathing techniques and balance using Asanas (poses). moving from easy to more progressive poses. This class will be able to be completed by individuals of all skill types. We will address the “Do’s and Don’ts” of how to prevent and treat upper extremity injuries with the proper use of Yoga. Answers to basic questions on any/all upper extremity problems and leg/foot pains as time permits.

Surfing Life’s Waves with Grace, Jan Foran, Life Coach

Are you in the midst of a life change that is making you feel a little unbalanced?  Or are you anticipating a change that causes you to want to pause?  Perhaps you are feeling a little dissatisfied and wonder where or how to move ahead.  Or maybe you are experiencing a cornucopia of emotions as you anticipate the future.
This workshop engages participants utilizing multiple interactive activities designed to raise awareness and then begin a plan to move forward with greater confidence and, maybe even, a sense of joy.

Embodying Balance in Prayer and Life, Shirin McArthur, writer, editor, spiritual director

Are you curious about prayer and worship using movement instead of words? Move beyond your assumptions or inhibitions to find balance through guided meditation and gentle movement. Join with Embodied Prayer teacher and Spiritual Guide Shirin McArthur as we explore both our spiritual and physical roots and celebrate God’s guidance and fruitfulness in our lives. No experience is necessary and any body can participate—even those who need to remain seated. Come open yourself to movement in prayer: a fresh way of reconnecting with God.

Rx for Worry, Anne Lewis, M.S., LPC
Would you like to have peace instead of worry?  Come see what the Lord wants to do for you, and receive His peace.

A Woman's Journey Into Wisdom - Rev. Carla Williams

Psalm 90:12 instructs God's people:  Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.  In order to honor that call, we must recognize that worldly wisdom is not the equivalent of God-centered wisdom.  This workshop will examine the common experiences that put each of us on that path of growing into, and gaining a heart of wisdom. 

Bullet Journaling, Shelly Akins, Children’s Ministry Director

Create your own bullet journal. What is a bullet journal? It’s a customization and forgiving organizing system. It can keep track of everything from grocery lists, to favorite quotes, to your family calendar, to how much water you’re drinking. It’s all in one place. You make it your own, so it works for you. During this workshop we’ll cover the why, what, and how of bullet journaling, and have time to start your own bullet journals. Bring some balance to your life with everything you need all in one place. Composition books will be provided to use as bullet journals.

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