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Part 1: RCWMS events
Part 2: Other events of interest

RCWMS Events

June 12–July 31, 2013, Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm
WRITING FOR OUR LIVES: A Prompt Writing Workshop

June 12–July 31, 2013, Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm
WRITING FOR OUR LIVES: A Prompt Writing Workshop
Five Oaks Clubhouse, 5109 Pine Cone Drive, Durham, NC
"Writing about stressful situations is one of the easiest ways for people to take control of their problems and release negative effects of stress from their bodies and their lives." –James Pennebaker, Ph.D.
This supportive group is open to anyone. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you know how isolating and lonely grief can feel. Social support can facilitate healthy grieving and encourage shifts in perspective. It helps those experiencing other life stressors or transitions as well. Change can be hard. Join us and take time to remember, to get your thoughts down, to reflect through writing, and to share with others. We will use prompts to tap into our creative expression and begin to gently explore feelings that silence or limit us, so that we may move forward freely. No writing experience necessary!
Leader: Heidi Gessner, MDiv, UCC Minister and UNC Hospitals Bereavement Coordinator and Palliative Care Chaplain
Cost: $195
Contact: Heidi Gessner, heidigessner@gmail.com, 919-357-4148

September 7, 2013, Saturday, 9:30–4:30 pm
THE ART OF AGING: Celebrating Elderhood

Durham, NC
Join a circle of women as we explore our experience of aging and discover ways to embrace the opportunities and challenges of this rich time of life. Contemplate awakening to the adventure of conscious aging and the many possible gifts of enlivenment.
Leaders: Lyndall Hare, PhD gerontologist, and Anita Mcleod, Director of the RCWMS Elder Women Project
Cost: $85, some scholarships
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com. To register, print Registration Form and mail it in.

September 19, 2013, Thursday, 7:00 pm
READING: Elaine Neil Orr, A Different Sun

Durham, NC
Cost: Free. Please RSVP and we'll send directions.
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com

September 22–29, 2013
WEEK OF QUIET & WRITING FOR WOMEN

Trinity Center, near Morehead City, NC
This writing retreat for women is an unstructured week that includes days of quiet and writing and evenings of readings and conversation.
Cost: $750, includes lodging and meals. $100 deposit will hold your spot. To register, print Registration Form and send it.
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com. To register, print Registration Form and mail it in.

October 12, 2013, Saturday, 9:30 am–3:30 pm
HARVESTING OUR STORIES: Collecting Our Wisdom

Durham, NC
The autumn of our lives is a time to harvest the wisdom of our lives, to unearth and gather up our life stories, to share them with others, to reflect on what we have learned by experience, and to discern how we might pass on our wisdom. For women 55 and older.
Leaders: Liz Dowling-Sendor and Anita McLeod
Cost: $85, some scholarships
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com. To register, print Registration Form and mail it in.

October 19, 2013, 9:30–4:30 pm
COUNCIL OF ALL BEINGS

New Hope Camp & Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC
A chance for people to experience their connection with the natural world by speaking in the voice of an endangered being, such as a plant, an animal, a rock, etc.
Details: TBA
Leaders: Ann Simon Koppelman with Anita McLeod
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com. To register, print Registration Form and mail it in.

October 27, 2013, Sunday, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
WOMEN & MONEY

Durham, NC
Leaders: Anita Mcleod & Lisa Gabriel
Cost: $30
Contact: RCWMS, 919-683-1236, rcwmsnc@aol.com. To register, print Registration Form and mail it in.

Future Weeks of Quiet & Writing:
January 3–10, 2014
May 4–11, 2014

Other Events of Interest

June 29, 2013, Saturday
DEEP LISTENING

Timberlake Earth Sanctuary, near Greensboro, NC
A day-long renewal for women in the heart of nature's embrace. Join us to expand your sensory awareness and listen deeply - to nature, to your own wisdom, and then create a chant or mantra from the experience with Diantha's guidance. No musical experience is needed.
Details: www.diantharau.com.
Leader: Diantha Rau
Cost: $75.
Contact: Diantha, 919-370-2122, zephyr@yellowsprings.com

July 1, 2013, Monday, 7:00 pm
ANNUAL PAUIL MURRAY SERVICE: To Honor the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray

St. Titus' Episcopal Church, 400 Moline Street, Durham, NC 27707 
Everyone is invited.

JULY 22-25, 2013
YOUNG CLERGYWOMEN CONFERENCE

Theme: Women in Leadership: In Whose Image?
Nashville, TN (Hosted by Vanderbilt Divinity School)
Cost: $170 plus housing
Contact: youngclergywomen.org/conference/

August 3, 2013, Saturday, 10 am–noon
STEPPING INTO DURHAM'S LONG CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: A Downtown Walking Tour

Start at the Parrish Street Forum, 108 W. Parrish Street, Durham, NC
Connect social justice activism across issues and time–walk with us through Durham's history of taking it to the streets. Civil Rights, Women's Rights, Anti-War Actions, Anti-Klan Rallies, and the fight for LGBTQ rights are all a part of Durham's history. Join us as we visit the sites of these protests, share our knowledge and experience and learn more about this history from people who lived it.
Cost: Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsor: The Pauli Murray Project and others
Contact: The Pauli Murray Project, balau@duke.edu, 919-613-6167

August 12–15, 2013
HABITS OF THE HEART: The Courage to Practice a Faith Worthy of the Human Spirit

George Williams Conference Center, Williams Bay, WI
This is an opportunity for ordained and lay leaders throughout North America, and people of faith serving in broader ministries, to find a revitalized sense of wholeness amidst the common tensions of ministry and practice the tools to sustain their service. Parker Palmer will be present on the first day of the retreat to introduce the "habits of the heart." Trained Courage & Renewal® facilitators will lead the Circle of Trust® approach to spiritual formation.
Sponsor: Center for Courage & Renewal 
Contact: www.couragerenewal.org/clergy813

October 4–7 2013
CONTEMPLATIVE AGING RETREATS

Mepkin Abbey, Monck's Corner, SC
The intent of these retreats is to introduce or foster contemplative practices which welcome the inner life of self development and spiritual growth. They offer the companionship of others to help discover the secret of making old age an achievement to savor and a success to enjoy.
Contact: Fr. Guerric Heckel, guerricheckel@gmail.com