About Our Speaker

Sophia Maria Barnett, advocate for Socio-Economic Justice and founder of the Making A Child Change Foundation, established in 2019, wears many hats. She is a Certified Entrepreneur and proud mother of three fearfully and wonderfully made young adults. Sophia, a Financial Advisor, and Licensed Minister, also serves as a restaurateur, author, and podcast host. Her transformative journey began with her joining Full Gospel Christian Church in 2011, where she able to discern her call to Ministry. Sophia blends biblical principles with real-life experiences, and spirituality in her work. Deeply rooted in Detroit, MI, Sophia draws inspiration for her diverse writing, teaching, and preaching, aiming to inspire hope, motivation, and authenticity in every audience, reflecting her passion for advocacy, social responsibility, and creative innovation.

Featured Workshops (choose one)

• Painting with a Justice Twist- Human Justice
• Nature Care Walk- Environmental Justice
• Prison Ministry- Gender Justice
• Pro Reconciliation- Anti Racist Justice

Free Time Options
Gwen Frostic Prints, Lighthouses and Pointe Betsie and Glen Arbor, Shops at Frankfort Benzonia or Beulah, Nature Walk on the Campgrounds, Relax by the Lake, Hiking, Biking, Swimming

Tshirts/ Hoodies must be prepaid with your size and color selection upon registration. Sizes up to 4x Colors: Gray, Red, Navy Blue, Teal, Black, Tan, or Pink

What to Bring:

Bible, pen, journal, pillow, twin size bedding, towel, wash cloth, shower gel, lotion, walking shoes, light jacket, swim suit, flashlight, non aerosol bug repellent, Sister2Sister Gift (spend $10 max), offering, and extra bucks for raffle baskets

Sunday Offering Info:

Blessing Box Money (checks made to CCMR WM) 50% will be donated to IDWM Endowment 50% will be donated to ForgivenessMinistries.org

Optional Activities:

• Please bring children’s books highlighting diversity
• Adult books for swapping
• Unique basket donation for Raffle (consider donating a basket from your church)
• Marketplace tables available for $10 for those who have items to sell

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LGBTQ+ Youth Retreat

August 30 -Sept. 2

8th through 12th Grade

Plus Adult Sponsors*

*Each youth attending must attend with a sponsor. Multiple youth are able to have the same sponsor.

Make new friendships, share experiences, and attend to spiritual connection during the retreat.

Youth will hear from a keynote speaker, share in worship and workshops and  have time to explore St.Louis.

Union Ave Christian Church,  St. Louis,  MO

Showers facilities will be individual (not communal) and sleeping will be in non-gendered bunk rooms

The retreat is presented by

The Walter Scott Camp & Learning Center in partnership with The Christian Church in Indiana, The Christian Church in Michigan, The Christian Church in the Upper Midwest and the Christian Church of Mid-America

LGBTQ+ Youth Retreat

August 30 -Sept. 2

8th through 12th Grade

Plus Adult Sponsors*

*Each youth attending must attend with a sponsor. Multiple youth are able to have the same sponsor.

Make new friendships, share experiences, and attend to spiritual connection during the retreat.

Youth will hear from a keynote speaker, share in worship and workshops and  have time to explore St.Louis.

Union Ave Christian Church,  St. Louis,  MO

Showers facilities will be individual (not communal) and sleeping will be in non-gendered bunk rooms

The retreat is presented by

The Walter Scott Camp & Learning Center in partnership with The Christian Church in Indiana, The Christian Church in Michigan, The Christian Church in the Upper Midwest and the Christian Church of Mid-America

CCIW DISCIPLES WOMEN FALL RETREAT

WALTER SCOTT CAMP AND LEARNING CENTER

SEPT. 28-29

• Come, get inspired by the stories of women we meet in the Bible as they navigate life’s tough times.
• Come spend some time in nature exploring the beauty of Walter Scott Camp and Learning Center.
• Come connect to your creative nature by making a mosaic candle and/or prayer beads.

Come, be strengthened by the community of Women of Faith

MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

REV. JENNIE CHURCHMAN

I have served as the Senior Minister of Eureka Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Eureka, Illinois since 2010. I received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992, a Masters of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in 1996, and completed one year of Ph.D. studies in Hebrew Bible at Union Theological Seminary in New York.

I was ordained to the Christian ministry at First Christian Church of Wichita Falls, Texas in 1996.

I am a trained spiritual director, having completed the program at the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction in Tucson, Arizona in 2015. I have also been very involved with the Academy for Spiritual Formation since 1999 and currently serve as an Academy Mentor for Five-Day Academy leadership teams. I wrote a series of meditations for The Upper Room Disciplines 2012 and taught a class on the spiritual disciplines at Eureka College (Spring 2013). In addition, I have developed and facilitated numerous retreats throughout my ministry. In 2016, I walked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in northern Spain; in 2022, I walked the 500-mile Camino route called Le Puy through southwestern France.

My daughter Rachel is a student at Bradley University in Peoria, majoring in Civil Engineering. In 2023, I married Matt Winger who works for Caterpillar in Peoria. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking (of course!), reading, cooking, gardening, sewing and crafting, watching movies, playing games, and traveling as much as possible.

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