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Women’s Perspective Retreat: Transforming Conflict through Love in Action
Friday, April 22 - Sunday, April 24
Do you get exasperated when someone makes a statement you cannot abide, one that offends your personal values? What do you do? Counter statement? Argue? Remain silent but resolve to end your relationship because your values are too vast to bridge?
In today’s world, differences in belief and values are common. Because these conflicts merit tough discussions if we are to co-exist in harmony, how we listen to others’ viewpoints and then take thoughtful actions can often neutralize a combative situation.
During our retreat, we will explore our personal responses to conflict; we will learn how to hear others without judgment, express our ideas clearly, and practice new responsive skills that retain our integrity and respect. All of this is in a fun, supportive, interactive environment!
Our presenter, Kathleen Macferran, is author of “Choice: A Field Guide for Navigating the Polarization of Our World and Living Interdependently”. Kathleen is a well-versed facilitator in reconciliation and transformation, having worked with individuals, businesses, schools, and in particular, prison inmates and correctional and law enforcement employees through the Freedom Project of Seattle. This is an organization that supports healing and restoration through Nonviolent Communication, mindfulness, racial equity, and anti-oppression. Her passion is about making healthy connections.
Kathleen’s TEDx talks, books, and music can be found at www.StrengthofConnection.com
How to Attend
Registration will open March 1. Pay in full by March 31 and save $15! Final Deadline April 14th!!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
LODGERS (Includes Dinner Friday evening through Brunch on Sunday)
- Shared Double Room: $235 before March 31; $250 after March 31
Please plan ahead and find your roommate now! - Small Single Room (Single bed, no sink: $285 before March 31; $ 300 after March 31
- Large Single Room (Queen bed, with sink): $310 before March 31; $325 after March 31)
DAY TRIPPERS:
- Friday Evening: $30 Includes dinner, Welcoming and Opening Session, Evening Social, and Day-use fee
- Saturday: $100 Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, Program Sessions, Afternoon Activities, Evening Session, and Day-use Fee.
- Sunday: $25 Includes Brunch, Closing Session and Worship, and Day-use fee.
More Information
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES:
- To ensure guaranteed reservation, please register on-line or by phone with a credit card, or in person with church staff by check or card.
- Waiting lists for single and double rooms will be maintained. If openings occur, such individuals, known then as a Saturday “Day Tripper”, will be contacted in order of registration date as late as the Friday morning when the Retreat begins. (This opportunity does not have to be accepted.)
- Scholarships are available. Please contact Nicole Duff at ESUC at 425.747-3780, ext. 106
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: You may make an additional donation to the scholarship fund so that a Church member who needs assistance can participate in the retreat.
SPECIAL DIET NEEDS? Buffet options include Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-Free, and Egg-free foods.
COVID GUIDELINES: Vaccinations are required; other Covid-related requirements will be updated and specified prior to the Retreat, including that of testing, masks, and social distancing.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: Yes, for lodging, program space, and dining.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
- Full deposit refund to anyone on the lodging waiting list who is unable to attend.
- Prior to 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a registration refund shall be 100%.
- Between 8 and 30 days in advance of the Retreat, a lodging refund shall be 50%
- Less than 8 days, there shall be no registration refund provided.
- “Lodging Wait-listed” people may apply their “Day Tripper” registration fee as a deposit, with a balance due if they are accepted for lodging.
- Day Tripper registration cancellations shall be refunded 100% when more than 7 days in advance of the Retreat.
- Day Tripper registration cancellations less than 8 days before the Retreat shall be refunded at 50%.
Event Details
Transportation & Parking
Google Maps offers you door-to-door directions for driving, walking, biking, or public transit.
We have several parking lots. Our upper lot, off SE 32nd Street, is closest to our Sanctuary, it has handicap and stroller parking. There is a roundabout for drop-offs. Our lower, main parking lot is also off SE 32nd Street. There are stairs that will lead you up to the Sanctuary. If that lot is full, there is also street parking on 32nd Street.
Accessibility
Learn more about accessibility at East Shore here.
