2015 YCWU Retreat
Learning to Stand Up and Serve:
A Faith-Based Leadership Retreat for Young Women
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)
Join us at the Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center, Chicago, IL, July 24-26, 2015!
Program Information and Eligibility
The Young Women’s Retreat at the Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center is sponsored by Church Women United, Inc. (CWU). This is meant as a time for young leaders to gather, network, have fun and be re-energized. The weekend will include large and small group time with discussion and reflection. Some of the topics covered will include: getting involved in Church Women United as a young woman, ways to make a difference for women in your part of the country and how to use leadership skills throughout life. There will also be a group outing on Saturday night in Chicago!
Program Start Date: Friday 4:30 pm – July 24, 2015
Program End Date: Sunday 2:00 pm – July 26, 2015
Application for the leadership experience is open to young women between the ages of 18 and 30, who are interested in local/global women’s issues and the ecumenical movement’s involvement.
Applicants will be responsible for travel cost to and from Chicago, one meal (approx. $15), and $75 registration fee. We will cover costs of housing and additional food. We encourage you to seek financial support from your church, CWU Unit and/or regional denominational bodies.
Please send completed application by April 3, 2015 to: . Accepted applicants will be notified by April 20, 2015.
Applicant Information
Name (full legal name as on government ID):
Address:
Email:
Telephone(s) (home) (cell)
(work) (fax)
Member Communion of CWU (denomination):
Worshiping Congregation Name and City/State:
Ethnic Background:
Emergency Contact Person Name and Telephone:
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Briefly describe yourself, including your involvement in your religious communion; work, school or volunteer activities you participate in; and other interests or hobbies you might have.
2. Have you ever studied or been involved in any of the following: 1) ecumenism; 2) women’s issues; 3) advocacy; 4) community projects
3. How did you learn about this Young Women’s Leadership Experience?
4. How do you plan to share your experience from the Young Women’s Leadership Experience?
Applications must be received by CLOSE OF BUSINESS on April 3, 2015.
Send to: .