NIC UWFaith 2025 Spiritual Growth Retreat

Location: Park Ridge: First UMC, 418 West Touhy Ave.

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Northern Illinois Conference UW Faith Spiritual Growth Retreat
Sacred Breath: Contemplating Mortality as an Act of Devotion

Featuring: Deaconess Martha Lundgren

Sat., March 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Park Ridge, First UMC, 418 West Touhy Avenue

Cost: $15 per person
Refreshments and lunch will be included. Scholarship available for youth between 14-21 years of age.

There will be times of sharing, prayer, contemplation, conversation, movement, stillness, focused breathing, and music.
Weather permitting, there is a garden to enjoy.

Coordinated by: Deaconess Catherine Inserra with support from the UWFaith NIC Leadership Team

Learn more and find the registration form

Registration needed by March 15.

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