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Women's Fall Retreat

September 4 - 6, 2026
To Women's Ministry

"Can These Dry Bones Live?"

  • Speaker: Lynee Hamm & Tina Shorrey
  • Date: September 4 - 6, 2026
  • Location: Camp Lawroweld
  • What is one area of your life that currently feels dry? Is it your marriage, relationship with your adult children, work, prayer and devotional life, work or retirement? Is there a lack of spiritual vitality in your church or neighborhood?

    Many times, we look at dry circumstances and it feels as though there is no hope. But we serve a God who is able to breathe new life in the most hopeless of circumstances.

    Join us for a meaningful weekend of worship, fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal as we explore God's promise of hope and restoration through our theme, "Can These Dry Bones Live?"

Guest Speakers

Lynee Hamm is co-Director of Women in Ministry for the New York Conference of SDA. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Community Engagement Instructor at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. Her credentials also include being a broken, forgiven and joy filled daughter of Abba, who loves sharing Jesus and all His promises. She is a wife to a very handsome husband, mom to two incredible children, an Oma to two beautiful, Jesus loving, blonde haired, blue eyed grand-girls, and to happens to feel very blessed and grateful.
Tina Shorey is a mental health counselor, life coach, and co-director of Women's Ministries for the New York Conference.
While Tina currently resides in Upstate NY, New England will always be home. She has four children and three grandchildren who are the love of her life and who ensure that things are always interesting!

Registration

  • Cost: $130 (regular registration) or $80 (for volunteers)
  • Registration is available online only this year. We will not be offering mail-in registration.
  • Please note: No refunds can be issued after August 23.
  • Click the yellow "Register Today" tab to register.

Housing

  • This year, we can only make special accommodations for those with medical needs. We will try our best to provide you with the best comfort but may be limited in what we are able to do.

What to Bring

  • Bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows, sleeping bag, etc.)
  • Towels and toiletries
  • Comfortable clothing and any personal items you may need for the weekend
  • Dress: Casual & comfortable

Meals

  • Your name badge will serve as your meal ticket.
  • Vegetarian, plant-based, and gluten-free options will be available.
  • We are unable to accommodate additional dietary restrictions or food allergies at this time.

Children

  • Nursing infants are welcome.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please read very carefully before purchasing a volunteer ticket.

We would love your help! Volunteers are needed to assist in the kitchen and with cleanup following Sunday brunch.

Volunteer responsibilities include helping with meal preparation, serving, dishwashing, and cleanup. Each volunteer will be assigned to assist with one meal only, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the retreat.

Volunteer registration is discounted to $80, and there are only 24 volunteer spots available. If you're interested, please review the volunteer information carefully before registering.

Volunteer time slots will be assigned randomly from the available schedule. We appreciate your flexibility! Since each volunteer spot is reserved specifically for you, the full registration fee will apply if you're unable to serve during your assigned time at the retreat.

We look forward to spending this special weekend together and growing in faith, friendship, and fellowship.

Volunteer Details

Thank you for your willingness to serve! Volunteers play an important role in helping meals run smoothly throughout the retreat.

Volunteer duties include:

  • Assisting with meal preparation and serving
  • Washing dishes and cooking utensils
  • Helping with setup and cleanup
  • Keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organized

Volunteers must be physically able to assist with kitchen duties and be available to report to the kitchen two hours before their assigned meal.

LOCATION: Camp Lawroweld

Enjoy the weekend in rustic shared cabins surrounded by peaceful natural beauty and a scenic lakeside setting.

Questions?

Contact your local Women's Leader first then, Felecia Lee (WM Director) women@nnec.org
Registration & Event Questions
: Felecia Lee (603) 403-2139
Website issues: Dustin Johnson djohnson@nnec.org

Tentative Schedule

Friday (Sept. 4)

3:30pm - 6:00pm | Check-in & Registration

6:00pm - 6:45pm | Supper

7:00pm - 7:30pm | Preliminaries

7:30pm - 8:30pm | Session I

Saturday (Sept. 5)

8:00am - 8:25am | Morning Devotion

8:30pm - 9:30am | Breakfast

9:35am - 9:45am | Welcome & Worship

9:45am - 11:00am | Session II - Breakouts

11:00am - 11:15pm | Reflection/Break

11:15am - 11:30am | Worship

11:30am - 12:30pm | Session III

12:30pm - 1:00pm | Reflection/Break

1:00pm - 2:00pm | Lunch

2:00-6:00pm | Relaxation/Nature Activities

6:00pm - 6:30pm | Vespers

6:30pm - 7:15pm | Supper

7:15pm | Saturday Night Activities - Campfire/Sing-along, Fellowship, table games, Marketplace. (Please note: There is no spa night this year. Marketplace will be in the lodge. If you have items to sell, you may set up after supper on Saturday night. If you would like to participate in the sing-along and have an instrument, you are welcome to bring it.

Sunday (Sept. 6)

8:00am - 8:20am | Morning devotion

8:20am - 8:30am | Hot drinks and fruit

8:30am - 8:45am | Preliminaries

8:45am - 9:00am | Worship

9:00am - 10:00am | Closing Session

10:00am | Brunch

11:00am | Clean up & Farewell

Registration

Price

- Regular Registration: $130
- Volunteer Registration: $80 (Please read volunteer details very carefully before signing up)
- Registration closes on Aug. 23

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