Women’s Retreat May 3-5, 2024
Event Information
2024 Women’s Retreat
Walk with the Shepherd, Find Rest for Your Soul: A journey of faith and renewal for Women
Join us May 3rd – 5th as Rev. Dr. Birgitte Thaarup French leads us through a transformative journey where we invite you to step away from the busyness of life, connect with other women, and experience the restorative power of walking hand in hand with the Shepherd. Our theme is drawn from the comforting words of Psalm 23 and the relationship of the Shepherd with the lambs.
Event Highlights
Worship and Reflection: Lift your spirit through soul-stirring worship sessions that invite you to connect with God, reflect with a small group on the sessions, and dedicated quiet time with God.
Community Building: Forge meaningful connections with fellow participants through small group discussions, shared meals, and times of fellowship. Share your faith journey, support one another, and create lasting bonds that extend beyond the retreat.
Soulful Sessions: Engage in intimate and empowering sessions that explore the theme of finding rest for your soul. Delve into scriptures that illuminate the Shepherd’s love and care for His flock, bringing a sense of peace and renewal.
Why Attend?
Amid life’s demands, this retreat offers a sacred space to pause, reflect, and recharge. “Walk with the Shepherd, Find Rest for Your Soul” is more than an event; it’s an invitation to rediscover the peace that comes from walking in faith and to find rest for your soul in the loving embrace of the Shepherd.
Join us for a weekend of rejuvenation, spiritual growth, and sisterhood. Come Walk with the Shepherd and experience the rest that your soul has been longing for.
Speaker 
The Rev. Dr. Birgitte Thaarup French or “Pastor Bee” is a lifelong United Methodist who grew up as a “PK” in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1983 she became a medical missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries and served for 13 years in Congo, Algeria, and Kenya. She received her MDiv from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University and her DM from Memphis Theological Seminary.
Pastor Bee has served several churches in the N.GA and Memphis conferences. She currently serves as senior pastor at Colonial Park UMC in Memphis. She is also the Dean of TWK Licensing School, is a Resident in Ministry mentor, an adjunct professor at MTS, and serves on the Exec. Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministers.
Pastor Bee is married to Niels French and together they have two children, Fletcher and Hanna. Fletcher lives in Chattanooga with Casey and Hanna lives with Jeppe in Aalborg, Denmark. In her free time, she loves to take long walks, read mysteries, cook a good meal, bake bread, and knit.
She is very excited to lead us in this retreat!
More Infromation
The retreat Includes 2 nights and 5 meals, lodging, and programing. Lodging options include Single Occupancy, Double Occupancy, Vintage Lodging, and a commuter rate. Rates vary: $105 – $245