2024 W.O.W. Retreat
Women of Westminster, join us for our annual women’s retreat, February 23-25, 2024 at Camp Capers outside Comfort, TX!
This year’s speaker: Mary Marcotte
Theme: The Myth of Superwoman as an Enemy of Grace
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No, this retreat is not focused on some theoretical culture war between the church and DC Comics. 🙂 Instead, we will examine how at every age striving to be it all, do it all, and have it all as women collides with our full acceptance of the gift of grace, already bestowed upon us as beloved children of God.
Together we will examine the pressures to be all that you can be… even to the point of self-destructive choices. Together we will laugh at our silliness and develop strategies that allow each of us to fully live into the grace that is already ours. We will leave with resolutions for remaining true to our inner selves, making space for spiritual growth and maturity.
About our presenter:
Mary Marcotte is a retired Certified Christian Educator who is sought after as a workshop and retreat leader on the local, regional, and national level. After graduating from Rice University with double majors in English and history, Mary taught at Houston’s High School for Performing and Visual Arts. Part of a cusp generation of women that was raised to stay home and then educated not to, Mary opted to “retire” following the birth of her first child. She then carried on her love for teaching into church volunteer work that gradually became a career. She served as a professional educator for churches in Texas and northern Virginia before election as Associate General Presbyter in New Covenant Presbytery. In 2023 Mary was honored to receive the “Sustain” award for lifetime achievement by the Association of Partners in Christian Education.
Mary lives in Dallas with her high school sweetheart and husband of 51 years, Mike. They have two grown children (Matt and Meg) and two amazing grandsons (Linus and Arlo).
Here are our retreat details:
Approximate Schedule
(A finalized schedule will be sent via email the week of the retreat)
FRIDAY
5:00 p.m. Registration opens
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Gathering Activities
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 Morning Session
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 Free Time
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Evening Session
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 Worship
Noon Check-out
Camp Capers is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas located at 418 FM 1621, Waring, TX 78074 (www.dwtx.org). Without traffic, it takes about two hours to drive from Austin to this beautiful spot in the hill country. We recommend coordinating and carpooling!
Lodging is in hotel-style rooms, each of which has two queen-size beds. Participants may room alone or with one, two, or three roommates. Please list your roommate preferences on the registration form, or note that you would like to be matched with roommates.
Five meals in the dining hall at Camp Capers are included in the retreat cost, beginning with dinner on Friday at 7 p.m. Please let us know if you will arrive late on Friday – we can have your dinner boxed so you can enjoy your meal when you arrive. Camp Capers has excellent food and can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions. Please note your needs on the registration form.
What to bring: Casual clothes • Walking shoes • Toiletries • Bible • Journal • Free time materials (books, games, etc.) • Beverages and snacks to share. Sheets, blankets, pillows and towels are provided by Camp Capers.
Prices include two nights of lodging, five meals, and all program costs. A $50 deposit is due upon registration. Final payments are due February 18. Scholarships are available! Please contact Pastor Ellen to request financial assistance. No one should miss out because of money.
Single occupancy: $325
Double occupancy: $275
Triple occupancy: $250
Quad occupancy: $225
Final balance is due February 18, 2024. Click here to pay online via Realm, or write a check to WPC with “WOW Retreat” in the memo line.