DISCIPLES WOMEN FALL RETREAT

September 27-29, 2024

Disciples Women are invited to gather at a beautiful seaside retreat setting for the Fall Retreat, “Crazy Love: Sharing Stories of Jesus.” The event takes place at Epworth By the Sea and will include fellowship, worship, learning, and service.

We are looking forward to sharing stories with friends as well as learning how to share stories of Jesus' love with others. There will be plenty of time for fellowship, bidding at the Silent Auction, hitting the beach, and relaxation. Back by popular demand: Line Dancing!

Using the buttons below register for your room by September 12 and for the retreat no later than September 18. Download a flier to share with your church here. There also will be many opportunities to participate in service — learn more here.

• Keynoter: Rev. Daniel Claire Brower

  Rev. Daniel Claire Brower is a long-time Southerner and a short-time Disciples of Christ but loves both with all her heart. She is currently serving as Interim Minister at Decatur First Christian Church in beautiful Decatur, Georgia. She has previously served at First Christian Church of Lawrenceville, Bethel United Methodist Church, and Long Cane United Methodist Church.

  Rev. Brower holds a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. She delights in weaving together storytelling, theology, and spirituality not only from the pulpit but in every aspect of life.

  She is married to TW Brower, and together they have three rabbits, one cat, one daughter, and enough love to power the world. Rev. Brower also serves in the Georgia Army National Guard as Chaplain to the 878th EN BN in Augusta, GA.

• Musician: Rev. Nancy Oliver

  Music will be led by Rev. Nancy Litz Oliver, who will be accompanied by Candace Stoffel on piano. Rev. Oliver served most of her 25 years in ministry at Peachtree Christian Church in Atlanta as Minister of Children and Youth.  Prior to that, she was a professional entertainer, actress, and director with her husband, Steve Oliver, performing in theatre, television, radio commercials, educational television, and many other venues. In 1983, God called her to serve in a new area – Christ’s church, where her experience in professional drama and her degree in music education gave her the tools to work with children and youth and expand Peachtree’s Youth Program to include youth-led planning retreats, mission trips, and 25 summer tours of C.A.S.T., Peachtree’s Christian Acting/Singing Troupe. Before her retirement in 2012, she transitioned to new responsibilities as Connections Minister, working to promote congregational growth and strengthening congregational ties and relationships.

  This year Rev. Oliver celebrates 54 years of marriage to Steve. They have been blessed with two children, and she happily serves as “Mimi” to 5 grandchildren.