Friday May 24th 2013

Metro District – United Methodist Women “Strength in Solitude”

Solitude“Strength in Solitude” is the focus of the Metro District Spiritual Retreat, coming up soon, on April 13 or 14.  All women are invited to spend a day away in the lovely, wooded setting of the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center near Eaglecreek, OR.

Only a 45 minute drive from Portland, and at a cost of just $25 ($20 for first timers), this event promises to refresh, renew, and enhance your spiritual life.

Delicious nourishment for the soul and body will be provided by the world’s best chefs at the Center. 

Deadline to reserve your space is April 6.  

You choose the date (Friday, April 13 or Saturday, April 14) that you wish to attend. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the retreat will conclude at 3:00 p.m. on either day.

Registration forms will be available each Sunday in the narthex after worship services, or you can download one here in PDF format.

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