Women's Retreats

Our Women's Retreats are held at Camp Mowana, Fleming Falls Retreat Center in Mansfield, Ohio. Nestled on 183 acres in the woods near Mohican State Park, the Retreat Center offers comfortable, motel-like accommodations in a beautiful, natural setting. During our weekend retreat, we are the only group in the facility, which provides a comfortable home-like environment for fellowship and study. For more information on the Retreat Center, go to www.mowana.com/facilities/ffrc.html.

Registration now open for

St. Luke's 2011 women's Retreat

February 11-13, 2011

How are you a Vessel for His Honor?    Join us for a book-club style Retreat study that will challenge us to take a fresh look at how we are living out God’s purpose for our lives. Upon registration, you will receive a copy of The Debt, by Angela Hunt, a bittersweet story of redemption and forgiveness, to read prior to the Retreat. And, new this year, comedy night Saturday evening and two service organization presentations.

This popular event sells out fast, and space is limited to 39 participants. To reserve your spot, please return the registration along with check or cash payable to St. Luke Lutheran Church. (Click here for Registration Form) Registrations can be placed in the Women’s Ministries mailbox in the Church office, or mailed to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Attn: Women’s Ministries, 4456 Morse Road, Columbus OH 43230.

                         Fees for this event are as follows:

                        August—October 31, 2010            $125.00

                        November 1—30, 2010                  $150.00

Registration will close on November 30, 2010 or when all 39 spots have been reserved. Once full, a waiting list will be maintained.

Fleming Falls Retreat Center at Camp Mowana is a hotel-style lodge. All meals will be provided. All rooms are double-occupancy. St. Luke will be the only group on site during our Retreat.

Questions? Contact the Retreat Staff at womensministries@stlukecolumbus.com, or by calling the Church office at 614-471-7326.

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Soul-Stirring Conversations with God

St. Luke Women’s Retreat

January 29-31 2010

Picture this. A beautiful lodge nestled in the woods, a crackling fireplace, the aroma of fresh brewed coffee, a frozen stream, trickling waterfalls, crisp cold air, clear blue skies, sparkling snow-covered trees, and laughter. Lots of laughter!

Sounds heavenly, doesn’t it?? These are just some of the sights, sounds, and smells that 39 women from St. Luke and 10 area churches of all denominations experienced at the 2010 St. Luke Women’s Retreat. The event was held January 29-31 at the Fleming Falls Retreat Center at Camp Mowana in Mansfield, Ohio. Mothers, daughters, daughter-in-laws, sisters, and friends-old and new- joined together for a weekend of rest, relaxation, fellowship, fun, and conversation. Soul-stirring conversations with God.

The group was welcomed Friday to an evening of coffee, fellowship, and getting to know each other. On Saturday, we were lead in study and discussions by Priscilla Shirer’s Bible study “Can We Talk?”. The topic was learning to talk to and listen to God through scripture. The afternoon was filled with crafts, puzzles, conversations, and napping. Some even ventured out into the frigid cold for a brisk hike through the beautiful woods of Camp Mowana lead by our resident experts Katie Brown and Kristi Hildebrand. On Saturday evening, we were treated to a fantastic concert by local Christian recording artist Jennifer Shaw. Jennifer’s beautiful voice echoed through the lodge, lifting praises to the Lord, and our souls were stirred once more. Conversation and laughter could be heard long into the wee hours of Sunday morning, as old friendships were strengthened and new friendships were forged.

The retreat concluded Sunday morning with praise and worship. The women joined together in prayer and singing of old standards and contemporary music. It was the perfect ending to a perfect weekend. One participant commented: “A relaxing and refreshing time in the Lord for me. I appreciated the chance of meeting and fellowshipping with my Sisters in Christ”. Most would agree the weekend went way too fast. But we all departed refreshed and renewed, ready for more soul-stirring conversations with God.