Event Details
The Inspiring Lives of Unsung Heroines in Scripture: Women of the Old Testament (Part 1)
Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dinner is served at 7:00 PM.
The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday and departure after lunch at least by 1:00 pm the latest.
Cancellation policy
Overnight or Multi-day/weekend retreats: $50 fee. Day Retreat: $20. Fees may be applied to future retreats. The fees may be waived in event of extenuating circumstances. Contact Kateri at 925-837-9141 x315.
About the Event
As we reflect on strong, courageous, and often unspoken women in scripture. We will explore: Deborah, Naomi and Ruth, Huldah, Esther and Judith of the Old Testament (Part 1). In the New Testament we will journey with: Mary, the Bent Woman in Luke, the Women who Followed Jesus, and Mary Magdalene (Part 2). What did these women mean in our biblical history? What was their role in their lives, and how does this affect our lives today? We will unlock how their personal stories connect to our own spiritual journeys leading us too to our own heroine within.
• We will be referencing the book, “Sisters in Scripture, Part 2, Never on a Sunday”, by Kathleen MacInnis Kichline. Books may be found on Amazon.
About the Presenter(s)
Jan Stegner
Jan has worked in religious studies for over 30 years. She has taught religious education to all ages of people throughout those years.
Jan attended the Franciscan school of Theology where she earned two master degrees: Theology and Multi-Cultural Church. She enjoys all walks of the spiritual life, both to teach and to learn.
Jan has lived in the bay area all of her life. She is passionate about her children, all animals, nature, cooking, and taking long walks with her animals and friends.
Margaret Riley has been a Spiritual Director since 2008, when she became certified via the Mercy Center in Burlingame, CA. Her Spiritual roots are Christian in the Roman Catholic Church, but in her practice as a Spiritual Director and retreat presenter, she enjoys companioning spiritual seekers from other traditions (or no tradition).
Margaret obtained a Master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from the Franciscan School of Theology, Berkeley, CA. (FST/GTU) in 2004. She has joyfully lived in the Bay Area for over 34 years and has been a full-time Minister in the Diocese of Oakland since 1994.
