Join Us!
The PMC Women’s Retreat committee welcomes all who identify as women to this year's Women's Retreat. We are looking forward to spending the weekend together October 23–25 at Canby Grove Christian Center in Canby, OR. The retreat is designed to be a time to build relationships, grow spiritually, enjoy the beauty of nature, and, of course, make space for rest and renewal. We hope you’ll join us!
The PMC Women’s Retreat committee welcomes all who identify as women to this year's Women's Retreat. We are looking forward to spending the weekend together October 23–25 at Canby Grove Christian Center in Canby, OR. The retreat is designed to be a time to build relationships, grow spiritually, enjoy the beauty of nature, and, of course, make space for rest and renewal. We hope you’ll join us!
Theme
(W)holy Yourself: How Knowing Your Story Shapes Your Present
We are very excited that Ruth Dirks is our speaker this year. Ruth has attended PMC with her husband, Morris, for about three years. She grew up on the prairies in central Canada, where she lived until she and Morris moved to Oregon in 1983.
Ruth attended the University of Manitoba, where she graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy and practised in that field for several years while taking a hiatus to be home fulltime while their children were young. In midlife, Ruth returned to college and graduated from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology with an MA in Counseling Psychology in 2005. She held a private counseling practice for 19 years until making her most recent pivot in 2024. She trained with SoulFormation in spiritual direction and currently works part-time as a spiritual director.
Ruth and Morris have been married for 51 years (what???). They are thrilled that their two sons and their families, including 5 grandchildren, live here in Portland. When she is not spending time with these wonderful humans, Ruth loves hanging out in the beauty of the PNW or hunkering down with a great book.
Ruth attended the University of Manitoba, where she graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy and practised in that field for several years while taking a hiatus to be home fulltime while their children were young. In midlife, Ruth returned to college and graduated from the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology with an MA in Counseling Psychology in 2005. She held a private counseling practice for 19 years until making her most recent pivot in 2024. She trained with SoulFormation in spiritual direction and currently works part-time as a spiritual director.
Ruth and Morris have been married for 51 years (what???). They are thrilled that their two sons and their families, including 5 grandchildren, live here in Portland. When she is not spending time with these wonderful humans, Ruth loves hanging out in the beauty of the PNW or hunkering down with a great book.
Schedule
We’re excited to share all that this year’s retreat includes, while keeping all events optional!
The schedule looks like this:
The schedule looks like this:
Friday (Oct 23)
5 pm Check-in
6 pm Dinner
Evening: Introductions, getting to know each other
Saturday (Oct 24)
8 am Breakfast
9 am Morning Session - Ruth Dirks
12 pm Lunch
Afternoon: Variety of (optional) activities
5:30 pm Dinner
Evening: Open Mic & General Merrymaking
Sunday (Oct 25)
8 am Breakfast
9 am Closing Worship
12 pm Depart
5 pm Check-in
6 pm Dinner
Evening: Introductions, getting to know each other
Saturday (Oct 24)
8 am Breakfast
9 am Morning Session - Ruth Dirks
12 pm Lunch
Afternoon: Variety of (optional) activities
5:30 pm Dinner
Evening: Open Mic & General Merrymaking
Sunday (Oct 25)
8 am Breakfast
9 am Closing Worship
12 pm Depart
Sign Up & Costs
We welcome the diverse group of folks that identify as women. There are various registration packages ranging from $55 (Saturday only) to $345 (entire weekend, private room). Scholarships are available.
- Full Package: Fri & Sat night; 5 meals / DOUBLE Room: $265
- Full Package: Fri & Sat night; 5 meals / SINGLE Room: $345
- COMMUTER: Fri-Sun Full Retreat (5 meals, day fees; no overnight): $130
- COMMUTER: Saturday only (includes lunch & dinner): $55
Other Questions?
Contact: Lois Gearhart or Kristen Swartley
Full Planning Committee: Lois Gearhart, Joan Nichols, Kristen Swartley, Carina Zehr, Brenda Zook Friesen
Full Planning Committee: Lois Gearhart, Joan Nichols, Kristen Swartley, Carina Zehr, Brenda Zook Friesen
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Our goal is that you will experience connection, spiritual growth, personal time and opportunity to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Every aspect of this retreat is created with this intention.
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