For adults ages 18+
GROWING IN GRACE VIRTUAL RETREAT: MAY 5-6, 2023
The Growing in Grace VIRTUAL Retreat is an opportunity for folks who are interested in LGBTQIA+ inclusion work both in a broader sense, in their congregations, and specifically at Fortune Lake. The online component will feature six sessions emphasizing Aubrey Thonvold, Director of Reconciling Works. To learn more about Reconciling works, follow this link: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/
Presenter: Aubrey Thonvold, Executive Director, Reconciling Works.
Aubrey Thonvold (she/her) is a lifelong Lutheran who is committed to work centered in justice and equity for LGBTQIA+ people and their families within religious and faith communities. With a master’s degree in Transforming Spirituality from The School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University, she strives to bring people in and invite all to the table. She leads this work at Reconciling Works with a sense of call to this holy ministry.
The following sessions are available via Zoom and will last approximately one hour each (All times are CT):
Friday, May 5, 2023 6:30 pm Session 1, Aubrey Thonvold,
Friday, May 5, 2023 8:15 pm Bible Study
Saturday, May 6, 2023 9:00 am Session 2, Aubrey Thonvold
Saturday, May 6, 2023 10:00 am Bible Study
Saturday, May 6, 2023 11:00 am Panel Discussion
Saturday, May 6, 2023 1:30 pm Session 3, Aubrey Thonvold
Registration and Payment Deadline: May 4, 2023 5:oo PM CST
Price/payment details: $40 fee includes access to all special sessions via Zoom. Full virtual retreat registration payment will be charged when you register. Cancellation requests received by the posted Registration Deadline will be refunded. Registration fees are non-refundable after the Registration Deadline. Zoom link will be provided via email upon completion of registration.
Fortune Lake welcomes all participants! If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact officemanager@fortunelake.org to discuss scholarships.
The Growing in Grace Retreat is an opportunity for folks who are interested in LGBTQIA+ inclusion work both in a broader sense, in their congregations, and specifically at Fortune Lake. The retreat will feature sessions from both voices within the Northern Great Lakes Synod as well as a representative from Reconciling Works. The retreat will also include time to process in small groups, opportunity for spiritual counsel, and a chance to worship together as a group.
To learn more about Reconciling Works, visit reconcilingworks.org.
Prices
- Access to six interactive Zoom sessions: $40
Registration
- Opens: March 20 @ 5 AM CST
- Closes: May 4 @ 5:00 PM CST
