Connect Women’s Conference 2024
You are Invited!
Calling all you ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’ women!
It’s that time again.
Connect Women’s Conference offers you an opportunity to take some time out of your usual routine.
Time to listen for God’s voice and leading, to be inspired by the faith and insights of other women, to deepen connections and make new friendships, to have time to play and create, or simply to stop and breathe.
Get ready to be fed – heart, mind, spirit and body (it is a fully catered event).
We can’t wait to see you!
Guest Speaker – Stacey Trolove
Stacey is a lecturer at Christian Heritage College (suburbs of Brisbane) where she teaches the Bible and inspires students to dive deeper into their faith.
She is also the founder of Verv which is a community dedicated to inspiring the next generation of Christian leaders through retreats, courses, coaching and a podcast named ‘Friends of Theology’.
Her home church is The Gathering (INC) at Tweed Heads where she serves as a teaching pastor.
She is married to Ged and their first baby is due in June.
Registrations
Registrations are now CLOSED
Program
10.00am Welcome / Morning Tea / Registration
10.30am Opening Session
11.30am Morning Electives
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Afternoon Electives
2.30pm Afternoon Tea
3.00pm Final Session/Gathering
4.00pm Farewell
Payment Details
Adult $65
Concession/Pensioner $40
Bank Details
Name: Westbourne Park Uniting Church
BSB: 035-044
Account No: 177350
Reference: Your Surname + Connect
Cash/Cheque/EFTPOS payment available via church Office (Weekdays 9am to 12 noon)
Electives – Morning
Make a Connection with Stacey
Like most of us, Stacey wears many hats including wife, mother-to-be, daughter, lecturer, podcaster, teacher, pastor, leader, coach, child of God and so much more.
This elective will provide the space for you to get to know Stacey a little more in a relaxed and informal way with the opportunity to ask your questions.
The opportunity to created new sisterhood connections.
Make a Start with Anette – ELECTIVE FULL
In this elective we will be getting our hands on the dough – sourdough that is!
From starter to loaf and all things in between we will go through the how-to basics.
This is a very basic, beginner level demonstration session which will hopefully give you the confidence to go home and share the joy that is a home-baked loaf.
You will receive your own starter and a simple loaf recipe to get you started on your own bread making journey.
All materials supplied
Make a Scene – ELECTIVE FULL
Our God is a creator God. When we look at the natural world we see the invisible qualities of God.
Join this elective to make a scene reflecting the Creator God in your picture and in your creativity.
You will be making a felted picture.
All materials supplied
Make a Friend with Catherine – ELECTIVE FULL
God values everything He made, including animals and He wants only the best for them.
Animals can be our friends in times of difficulty. They can bring us joy and companionship.
The Bible is filled with many references to animals and there are many familiar stories including the dove, the camels, the lions, the big fish, the donkey and the sheep.
We will make a small knitted animal to take home and remind us of the love God has for all his creation.
Some basic sewing skills could be an advantage.
All materials supplied
Make it Bespoke with Raquel – ELECTIVE CANCELLED
Jesus knew the beauty and usefulness of wood.
As you contemplate wood, beauty, chance, tools, our hands and maybe even power you will create an individual resin key ring/pendant.
All materials supplied
Make an Impression with Beryl – ELECTIVE FULL
We are all impressed with the image and likeness of a creative God. We see His creative nature all around us and our creativity bears witness to His original and ongoing creative acts.
Come and use your creativity to make a botanical print using simple printing methods. A guided and easy process.
All materials supplied
While we will endeavour to allocate your first preference, this cannot be guaranteed.
Electives – Afternoon
Make a Difference with Izzy
We can make a difference in the world around us and when we do something it makes a difference in us as well.
Join as we hear personal stories of those who have made a difference around them and what difference it has made for them.
Make a Start with Anette – ELECTIVE FULL
In this elective we will be getting our hands on the dough – sourdough that is!
From starter to loaf and all things in between we will go through the how-to basics.
This is a very basic, beginner level demonstration session which will hopefully give you the confidence to go home and share the joy that is a home-baked loaf.
You will receive your own starter and a simple loaf recipe to get you started on your own bread making journey.
All materials supplied
Make an Impression with Beryl
We are all impressed with the image and likeness of a creative God. We see His creative nature all around us and our creativity bears witness to His original and ongoing creative acts.
Come and use your creativity to make a botanical print using simple printing methods. A guided and easy process.
All materials supplied
Make a Mark with Sarah and Leanne
Come along to this fun hands-on paper craft workshop and make some unique bookmarks.
Keep one for yourself and enjoy creating more to give away to the women at our conference.
No craft experience necessary, just enjoy unleashing your creativity!
All materials supplied
Make a Swirl with Elaine – ELECTIVE FULL
Using scraps of material twisted into rope create you very own unique, one-of-a-kind colourful coaster.
All materials supplied. Some sewing machine skills beneficial although not necessary.
Make us Mindful with Julie
Join in a walk around the suburb of Hawthorn looking at and listening to God’s wonderful world.
How mindful are we of what we see, hear and feel?
Stroll in silence, pray as we wander or listen to stores shared.
Whatever feels right for you.
Make a Home – ELECTIVE FULL
“Lord, You have been our home through generations” Psalm 90:1
A house is somewhere to live but we can find our home in the Lord.
We will be sanding, painting, drilling and screwing to make a little home to hang our keys or coats.
All materials supplied. No experience necessary.
While we will endeavour to allocate your first preference, this cannot be guaranteed.
Make a Space (Retreat) – All Day
Sometimes we need to take some time and space away from the busyness and noise of our everyday lives. The Make a Space (Retreat Area) will be available all day for quiet reflection, contemplation, prayer, or just a safe place for you to rest in comfort and peace for a moment in time.
Resources to enjoy on the Day
Make it Yours accessories and clothing ready for a new home
VJDesigns for personalised handmade crafts, accessories and home décor
Feather & Peck locally grown pasture raised free-range eggs
Bright Futures with Kenyan baskets and earrings … gifts that keep on giving
FerriStitch Craft for home-made knitted toys and accessories
Dad’s Honey both regular and creamed plus candles and candle holders
Cards by Heather a traditional craft used to make beautiful cards
… and more … so come prepared in case you wish to ‘make a purchase’ (card or cash)