Change: It's on everyone's mind and everyone's lips. Historically women of all ages and stages of life have been agents of change in our society, in our families and in our churches, especially during the past 40 years. However, the major agent of change in our world is God. God created our world for change and calls us to be part of this creative process. Join us as we explore the spirituality of change with our keynote speaker, the Reverend Nancy Sehested.
HerStory 2009
Strong Women,
Strong Voices:
Making Changes
April 17-19, 2009
Massanetta Springs Conference Center - Harrisonburg, VA
Map & Directions
Information about Massanetta Springs
Keynote Speaker: Nancy Sehested
Strong Women,
Strong Voices:
Making Changes
April 17-19, 2009
Massanetta Springs Conference Center - Harrisonburg, VA
Map & Directions
Information about Massanetta Springs
Keynote Speaker: Nancy Sehested
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HerStory 2009 Theme
Nancy Sehested
Keynote Speaker -
Nancy Sehested is a dynamic speaker who has pastored churches in Atlanta, Memphis and Asheville for over 20 years. Nancy was our inspiring featured worship leader at HerStory 2007 and returns as keynote speaker by enthusiastic request. Nancy is a state prison chaplain at Marion Correctional Institution in Marion, North Carolina. She is co-pastor of the Circle of Mercy Congregation, an ecumenical congregation affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Alliance of Baptists in Asheville, North Carolina.
Workshops/Features
HerStory 2009 will include workshops such as:
- United Nations Millennium Development Goals
- Peacemaking
- Book Discussion Group
- Liturgical/Spiritual Dance
- Life Passages and the Spirituality of Change
- Yoga
- Eve: The Mother of All Change
Features
Labyrinth An ancient tool for prayer and meditation – walk the walk & pray the prayer.
Meditation Center A quiet, inviting space for prayer, reflection, and reading.
Shower of Stoles A display of liturgical stoles from people of faith from across North America, who because of their sexual orientation have either been barred from active service or forced to live in silence to save their livelihoods.
Massage and Energy Treatments – extra fee required. Body work treatments using a variety of techniques by professional massage and reflexology therapists.
Turning Points Video A Covenant Network video which presents stories of life and change by faithful people who learn to know a gay or lesbian person.
Books, Resources, Art and the Resource Center of Shenandoah Presbytery will offer books and resources related to women and faith. In addition, a number of women artists will have their work displayed for sale.
Contact Information
For more information about the next HerStory conference, contact Beverly Riddell, Registrar at briddell@verizon.net or by telephone at (540)255-8039.
If you wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact Beverly Riddell briddell@verizon.net or by telephone at (540)255-8039.
Conference Schedule
Details TBA
Directions to Massanetta Springs
The Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center is located at Harrisonburg, Virginia in western Virginia. The center may be reached from any direction via Interstate Route 81.
Take Exit 247A from I-81 onto Route 33 East. Go to the 6th stoplight (about 2.5 miles) and turn right on Massanetta Springs Road (Route 687). The main parking lot for the conference center is approximately a half mile on the right. (Look for the stone wall on the right and if you have passed the flashing light you have gone too far.) Follow the sidewalk into the main doors of the hotel and you will find the reception desk in the lobby.
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