FMCSB Women’s Retreat
April 4-5, 2025
Friday- 6:30-8:30pm @ FMCSB
Saturday- 9:00am-4:00pm @ El Montecito Church, 1455 E Valley Rd, Montecito, CA 93108 (carpool if possible)

“Come to Me” 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”    Matthew 11:28-30  28 

Many of us are feeling tired and weary right now. Some of us are carrying heavy burdens and others of us are feeling distant from the life Jesus had called us to, as well as disconnected from other people. Are you feeling tired or weary in any way?  Do you long for space to connect with the one who promises to provide rest for our souls? In the journey of life, we need days and moments where we slow down to allow ourselves to breathe and rest in the presence of God.

Our Women’s Retreat this year is designed for us to come to Jesus, wherever we might be on our current journey. Some of us are coming with joy and others of us are coming with unspeakable burdens, yet Jesus’ call to all of us is the same.  Jesus invites us to Himself, asking us to take His yoke and to learn from Him. It is in His presence we will find rest for our souls. 

Our main speaker will be Felicia Song, who is curating a day for us, along with our pastors.  Felicia was an integral part of our congregation for many years where she played on the worship band. A former sociology professor, most recently at Westmont College, she is focusing now on her speaking and writing,  studying the place of digital technologies in contemporary life. We are so looking forward to her thoughtfulness, insight, and deep faith. 

Friday night we will be gathering for a couple of hours JUST FOR FUN. This night is optional but we would love to have you join us. We have plans to play games, potentially learn a dance or just dance, and snack to our hearts content. Think sleepover vibes and feel free to wear your pajamas. 

Saturday we will be gathering at ELMO, a beautiful church in Montecito to dive into learning, creating space for connection with Jesus, laying down our burdens,  and connecting with other women in a beautiful setting. This year, we are inviting people to have lunch out with friends or bring a lunch to enjoy outside. The cost for retreat is $60 (Early Bird Registration), $25 for College Students and Young Adults.

REGISTER HERE

We can’t wait!