2026 Women's Retreat
This Year's Topic
"How often do you feel like a passenger in your own mind, carried away by worries or negative thoughts you didn't choose to have?"
We have the power to take control of our thoughts, with the help of the Holy Spirit in using scripture to renew our minds.
Join us at the Grace Fellowship Women’s Retreat as we look at how to be intentional in using God’s Word to replace unhealthy/sinful thought patterns with those that glorify God. The contentment gained is
indeed a “rare jewel”!
Our Speaker
We are thrilled to welcome Lydia Howell as our retreat speaker!
Lydia is the wife of Jamie, who is the co-pastor at Grace Baptist
Church of Taylors, SC. They have been in the church for 42 years. They have three children—Daniel (38), Jonathan (36), and Haley (25) and a precious grandson, Bishop.
Lydia has had a variety of life struggles and has found God ever faithful. She desires to proclaim God’s goodness through her life
story.
Lydia serves the church by co-teaching the women’s Bible study, teaching preschoolers during children’s church, and assisting Jamie in various ministries. In her free time, Lydia enjoys reading, walking, and thrift shopping!
Event Details
Date & Venue
WHEN: August 21 & 22, 2026
WHERE: Kirby Episcopal House
381 Sunset Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Price
Full retreat (Includes 3 meals & overnight lodging): $85
Sleep-at-home option: $62
Friday evening alone: $35
Saturday alone: $45
Teenaged daughters (16 and up): Half-price
What To Bring (Suggested)
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Bible
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PJs & slippers
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Toiletries
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Saturday attire
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Snack to share
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Bathing suit
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Pool towel
Accommodations
Linens are provided.
ADA bathroom & elevator available.
All meals provided
Drinks provided in common space. (No personal water bottles or thermal mugs permitted in meeting room.)
Special Needs
- Need help finding a carpool buddy?
- Have any food allergies?
Happy to help! Please contact the church office by August 2nd if so!
Friday Schedule:
- 4:00 p.m. Opening Activities
- 5:45 Dinner
- 6:45 Singing
- 7:00 Session 1 - "Meet the Speaker"
- 8:00 Small Groups
- 8:30 Evening Activities
Saturday Schedule:
- 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
- 9:15 Singing
- 9:30 Session 2
- 10:30 Small Groups
- 11:00 Group photo & pack up
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 Freetime/Afternoon Activities
- 2:00 Singing
- 2:15 Session 3
- 3:15 Small Groups & Prayer
- 3:45 Closing Circle
- 4:00 Departure
