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Women's Christmas Retreat 2024

  • East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church 55 Smith St East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 United States (map)

You might know that in some parts of the world, Epiphany Day (January 6, which brings the Christmas season to a close) is also celebrated as Women’s Christmas. Originating in Ireland, where it is known as Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas began as a day when the women, who often carried the domestic responsibilities all year, took Epiphany as an occasion to enjoy a bit of respite and celebrate together at the end of the holidays.

Whether your domestic duties are many or few, Women’s Christmas is a good time to pause and take a break from whatever has kept you busy in the past weeks or months. As the Christmas season ends, this is an occasion both to celebrate with friends and also to spend time in reflection before diving into the responsibilities of this new year. All women are welcome—regardless of faith (or no faith)! RSVP required (register below!)

LOCATION:
East Stroudsburg Presbyterian Church 
55 Smith St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

What to expect:

Workshops to nurture your souls.
Time to refresh and recharge.
Lunch for nurturing bodies and friendships.

Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - Gather
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 am Meditation
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Workshops
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. Meditation
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Workshops
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Meditation

Earlier Event: January 3
Coffee and Camaraderie
Later Event: February 14
Ash Wednesday Pancake Supper and Service