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The Gift of Being Yourself
The Gift of Being Yourself: A Retreat for Women lead
by Joy Cofield - Cost $35
"You have searched me, Lord, and you know me"
– Psalm 139:1
Who IS the 'me' that God knows? True self discovery is indeed a 'sacred call' that has always been a vital part of Christian spiritual formation. Self discovery makes it possible to come before God as I truly am, not as I think or hope or have convinced myself that I am. It is when we offer ourselves to God as we are that the Spirit transforms us into the likeness of Christ (the goal of spiritual formation). At this retreat, we will consider that our true self is not an accomplishment but a gift from God. Elements,tools, and spiritual disciplines for discovering our true selves will be introduced and experienced during our time together. The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner will be the springboard of the retreat teaching and discussion times. However, the book's subtitle (The Sacred Call to Self Discovery) will be our focus.
Features:
- Discussion and reflection on how the gift of being our true self impacts our spiritual journey with God
- Connecting with other women interested in self discovery from a Christian perspective
- Contemplative worship
- Personal times of reflection
You will go away from our time together:
- Having placed yourself in a position to be nurtured by God, yourself and others
- Refreshed in your spirit as you celebrate God's gift of 'you'!
- Encouraged to continue the journey of sacred self discovery as you off your true self to God