Claim Your Hope Women’s Day Retreat

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January 24, 2026 – A Women’s Day Retreat

Hope is not passive.
Hope is a choice.
Hope is something we claim—together.
In a world that feels loud, fractured, and heavy, Claim Your Hope is an invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what truly sustains you.
This one-day women’s retreat is a sacred space to step away from fear and cynicism and step into courage, creativity, and community. Through meaningful conversation, embodied movement, and creative expression, we will explore what it looks like to live with hope—actively, boldly, and authentically.

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Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00pm
Location: Fellowship Hall – Floris UMC, 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA US 20171,
Contact: Megan Dietrick | mdietrick@florisumc.org

Cost: 
– Early Bird Pricing: $45 – ends January 10th
– Regular Pricing: $60
– Volunteer Pricing: 50% off
*Scholarships available for students and/or anyone with financial need. Email Megan Dietrick for more information about financial help.
Childcare: Attendees have the option to register upon confirmation.

Register Now!
Volunteer!

Why Claim Your Hope?

Because hope still matters.

Because women are powerful when they gather.

Because choosing hope is an act of resistance.

Claim Your Hope is designed for women who long for deeper connection – with themselves, with others, and with their purpose It’s a day to be reminded that you are not alone, and that your voice, story, and presence matter.

What to Expect

Hear from women who are living out hope in real, grounded ways. Our speakers and panelists will share honest stories, wisdom, and insight—creating space for reflection, courage, and meaningful dialogue.
Choose from a variety of breakout sessions designed to meet you where you are. These smaller, more intimate gatherings allow for deeper conversation, practical tools, and personal growth.
✨ Dance & Embodied Movement 
Reconnect with your body through guided dance and movement sessions. This is not about performance—it’s about release, joy, and remembering the wisdom held within you.
Create, explore, and express through hands-on art experiences. No artistic background needed—just a willingness to play, process, and create from the heart.

Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for women who:
  • Are tired of living in survival mode
  • Are craving space to reflect, heal, and reconnect
  • Want to lead with love in a divided world
  • Long for community, creativity, and spiritual renewal
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to be “hopeful enough.”
Just come as you are.
A Day to Pause.
A Day to Create.
A Day to Claim Your Hope.
Join us for a powerful day of connection, courage, and creativity.
Claim your place. Claim your voice. Claim your hope.
Register Now!
Volunteer!

Schedule

8:30 a.m. – Check-In & Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. – Welcome
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Hope of Yesterday – Megan Dietrick & Angela Nowbahar
10:00 – 10:25 – Zentangle for Relaxation and Renewal
10:25 – 10:45 – Break
10:45-11:15 Engaging our Bodies: Bollywood Dance – Esthar Smith
11:15 – 12:00 Hope for Today: Panel Discussion
12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 1:40 – Breakout Session 1 
1:40 – 1:45 – Transition
1:50 – 2:30 – Breakout Session 2
2:30 – 2:35 – Transition
2:35- 3:30- Breakout Session 3
2:30 – 2:35 – Transition
3:30- 4:00 – Hope in Tomorrow

Contact Megan Dietrick for more information.

Are You Ready to Claim Your Hope?

What are you hoping for in this season? Where do you need renewal, courage, or peace? What would it look like to step into the future with confidence and trust? Hope is not passive. It is something you claim.

Join us. Claim your hope. Let it grow. God is not finished yet.

Register Now!

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