Join us for an inspiring presentation that explores the remarkable stories of women in the Bible–figures like Ruth, Esther, Miriam, and Mary–who exemplified courage, faith, and resilience. We will delve into their challenges and triumphs, uncovering the timeless lessons they offer for contemporary women.
Through engaging discussion and reflection, we will connect their experiences to our own journeys of faith, empowering us to live boldly as disciples in our communities today. All women are welcome to come and share in this enriching experience of learning and fellowshi
Pastor Sarah Schilcher is the pastor of the Copper City Parish, including Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Gold Hill Lutheran Church, in Butte, Montana. Originally from Wisconsin, Pastor Sarah graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a bachelors in Cultural Music and Religion with a Faith and Leadership Concentration. She then graduated from Wartburg Seminary with her Masters of Divinity in 2019 and has been pastoring in Butte ever since. Pastor Sarah is a passionate defender of womens’ empowerment, history and rights, stemming from her own experience of being excommunicated from her church as a young adult for being called into ministry as a woman.
Pastor Sarah is married to her beloved husband, Dan, and they will celebrate 10 years of marriage this June. She has 3 children, Lydia, DJ, and Jonathan, who keep her constantly on her toes, and provide endless amounts of love and snuggles.
Register by April 22 to save!
EARLY BIRD: Register by April 22: $185.00 (Includes meals, speaker, workshops and two nights lodging)
Register between -April 23- May 1: $200.00
Saturday Only: $95.00 (Two meals, speaker, workshops, no lodging)
No refunds after May 1
Note online registration includes a 4.7% credit card/online processing fee.
Thanks to some generous donors we have a scholarship fund on a first come, first serve basis to make our retreat available to all!
If you need assistance, please download the form below and send in with your registration form. We want all to feel welcome! We would also welcome donations to the scholarship fund!
Schedule at a Glance
Friday, May 16: Sign-in: 4-6 p.m. with dinner at 6:15 followed by the first education session and worship.
Saturday, May 17: Three meals, more education sessions with Pastor Sarah, service project and workshop options, evening campfire sing-along, and worship, or time on your own!
Sunday, May 18: Sunday Brunch followed by worship and closing. On your way at 11:15 am.
Please try to carpool and parking is limited
550 Lutheran Camp Road
Lakeside, MT 59922
We are putting together kits that we can take back to our communities to donate to our local schools and shelters, so that women will have access to the supplies they need during their period.
Supplies needed:
Tampons (various sizes)
Pads
Travel size hand sanitizer (2oz bottle)
Small body wash
Travel body wipes
Hot tea bags
Small chocolates
We would accept small fun bags (9.5 x 4.5) to put supplies in. All supplies will be put into zip lock bags otherwise.
One fun idea is to make some 9.5″ x 4.5″ zippered pencil bags” from scraps of fabric. Here are a couple of tutorials on easy ones to make
Lined pencil bag with a zipper: (Start with a 10” square cut in half)
https://youtu.be/n_Tp5wpBoLQ?si=yjLGQ-R7RQ9sNGoy
Pencil bag with zipper – This is an easy project – just adjust the size to use a 10” square for the fabric and attach 10” square of interfacing.
Attendees are encouraged to provide items for a SILENT AUCTION. Proceeds from the auction will go to support scholarships for women to attend our annual retreat and help pay for future speakers.
Please consider getting together with others from your congregational unit or cluster to assemble an auction item.
And bring your checkbook or extra cash so you can bid!
Do you have some inspirational or faith-based books sitting on your shelf that you’d be willing to give a second life to?
Bring your used inspirational/ faith based books.
Bring some, take some!
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
830 S Ave West
Missoula MT 59801
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