June 1-3, 2012, Camp Mitchell
Women’s Institute 2012 brochure can now be downloaded (black and white .pdf file).
Renee Miller, 2012 speaker
Our keynote speaker is Renee Miller, an Episcopal priest, author, poet, and entrepreneur. She received her B.A. from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois, and her M.Div. from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. She has been ordained for over 25 years and has served as a priest and spiritual director and has conducted conferences and retreats throughout the United States and abroad. She is the author of 8 books, is published in 2 anthologies and 1 hymnal. She has written for www.explorefaith.org, www.wildmind.org, and www.patheos.com. She lives in Monterey, California, but is a woman of the desert.
View more at her website, www.soulandsage.com.
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Below are the workshops scheduled for Saturday afternoon:
Yard Flowers in Sacred Places, presented by Pam Smith. Back by popular demand, Pam will present a seminar on how to make altar flower arrangements out of common flowers and greenery found in your yard.
Communications, presented by Sandy Smith. Do you know how you communicate? This module from the Women of Vision seminar will help you to identify your communication style and give you pointers on how to communicate with someone whose style is different from yours.
Where We Have Been! Where We Are! Where We Are Going! A history of Arkansas ECW will be presented by Anne Fulk.
Take A Hike, led by The Reverend Marti Dalby. A walking tour of Camp Mitchell’s trails.
Take A Dip, Dana Downes. Dana will meet you at the swimming pool for just pure fun and enjoyment.
Take A Nap, led by …..well, I believe you get the idea on this one!
All of the above options are open to you, and a sign-up sheet will be at the registration table.
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Photos of women’s Institute, 2011, may still be viewed by clicking on the link below:
savorthememories.shutterfly.com
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General Information about the weekend (in case you need to try to explain it to others!)
Women’s Institute is an annual three-day retreat held the first full weekend of June at Camp Mitchell atop Petit Jean Mountain, located near Morrilton, Arkansas. Women of all ages come together, bringing diverse experiences and representing different parishes and missions.
Women’s Institute begins on Friday with a personal spiritual growth day known as Quiet Day. Institute also features a noteworthy speaker, workshops, time to rest, and lots of love and laughter.
Institute is a strong tradition of the church women of the diocese and continues to draw women together, year after year, for personal experiences of the Divine, friendship and fun.