Therefore, encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Soul Sisters is a group for all women and friends of Wayzata Community Church. That is you – all women, all ages all stages! Our mission is to inspire and equip women to spread the inclusive love of Jesus.
Soul Sisters Winter Event
"To Name Ourselves Beloved"
Saturday, February 22
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Loft
Speaker: Sara Lynn Wilhelm Garbers, Minister of Connection at Colonial Church, Edina
Fee: $35 per person
Our speaker, Sara Lynn Wilhelm Garbers, is a friend of Danielle Jones. Sara’s theme is "to name ourselves beloved”. She will weave together learnings from the book “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen, teachings from Brene’ Brown, and scripture to create a an opportunity for meaningful and inspirational conversation. Coffee/tea and light bites for breakfast, and lunch provided (we are not able to accommodate food sensitivities; contact Kelly Larson kelly.larson3@gmail.com if you have questions).
8:00-8:45 a.m. Yoga provided by Deb Lumendal in the Middle School Room
Casual, comfortable clothing is appropriate for this event.
Please register by February 14th to assist us with preparing for this retreat. No refunds will be given after February 14th.
Saturday, February 22
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Loft
Speaker: Sara Lynn Wilhelm Garbers, Minister of Connection at Colonial Church, Edina
Fee: $35 per person
Our speaker, Sara Lynn Wilhelm Garbers, is a friend of Danielle Jones. Sara’s theme is "to name ourselves beloved”. She will weave together learnings from the book “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen, teachings from Brene’ Brown, and scripture to create a an opportunity for meaningful and inspirational conversation. Coffee/tea and light bites for breakfast, and lunch provided (we are not able to accommodate food sensitivities; contact Kelly Larson kelly.larson3@gmail.com if you have questions).
8:00-8:45 a.m. Yoga provided by Deb Lumendal in the Middle School Room
Casual, comfortable clothing is appropriate for this event.
Please register by February 14th to assist us with preparing for this retreat. No refunds will be given after February 14th.
Soul Sisters Soultenders
February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sorensen Room (Third Floor)
Looking for inspirational practices for your faith journey? Join Soul Sisters Soultenders on the second Thursday of each month to discover how exploring our spirituality can lessen suffering, celebrate joy and deeply care for our souls. We will explore one topic per month, such as Holy Creativity!, Meditation using Centering and Welcome Prayers, Visio Divina, and more. Each session will close with time to socialize. The group is led by Dana Essex, Head Soultender. Additional sessions will be held on February 13, March 12, April 9 and May 14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Sorensen and McCutcheon Rooms (3rd floor).
Dana is a Soul Sister, Spiritual Director with Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality, and a Chaplain Intern at North Memorial Health. For more information contact her at DanaEssex@Outlook.com or 612-716-8357.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sorensen Room (Third Floor)
Looking for inspirational practices for your faith journey? Join Soul Sisters Soultenders on the second Thursday of each month to discover how exploring our spirituality can lessen suffering, celebrate joy and deeply care for our souls. We will explore one topic per month, such as Holy Creativity!, Meditation using Centering and Welcome Prayers, Visio Divina, and more. Each session will close with time to socialize. The group is led by Dana Essex, Head Soultender. Additional sessions will be held on February 13, March 12, April 9 and May 14 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Sorensen and McCutcheon Rooms (3rd floor).
Dana is a Soul Sister, Spiritual Director with Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality, and a Chaplain Intern at North Memorial Health. For more information contact her at DanaEssex@Outlook.com or 612-716-8357.
Soul Sisters Moms Podcast Group
3rd Monday of the month from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the Care of You Room (in gym)
Mondays: January 13 and February 10, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Care of You Room
We’re starting off our New Year gathering around the table... because really, that’s where real conversation begins. We’ll be “meeting” a few of Jen Hatmaker’s friends in the podcast that have created a community around a table and/ or food:
• Tanorria Askew— established a personal chef company with a heart for community and a soul for diversity
• Elyse, Susanna, & Lauren— friends who have found a secret of life around food prep for their families with “group cooking”
• Melissa Navarro-— prepares a weekly meal & gathering for college student athletes that don’t live close to their homes
We’ll be listening beforehand to “For the Love...” of Food, Episode 5: the Tribe at the Table, which can be found in a Podcast App or online at: http://jenhatmaker.com/episode-05-the-tribe-at-the-table. (*FYI* This is a longer podcast.) We will meet at WCC on Monday, January 13th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Care of You Room, which is located in the Gym. Feel free to come in your cozy clothes. If you have time, please bring a snack to share.
Save the Date for our next Moms Podcast Club on Monday, February 10th!
Find us on social media @WCCMomsGroup
Contact Heather Comer HeatherCComer@gmail.com or Andrea Fazendin Andrea.Faz@gmail.com for more information
Mondays: January 13 and February 10, 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Care of You Room
We’re starting off our New Year gathering around the table... because really, that’s where real conversation begins. We’ll be “meeting” a few of Jen Hatmaker’s friends in the podcast that have created a community around a table and/ or food:
• Tanorria Askew— established a personal chef company with a heart for community and a soul for diversity
• Elyse, Susanna, & Lauren— friends who have found a secret of life around food prep for their families with “group cooking”
• Melissa Navarro-— prepares a weekly meal & gathering for college student athletes that don’t live close to their homes
We’ll be listening beforehand to “For the Love...” of Food, Episode 5: the Tribe at the Table, which can be found in a Podcast App or online at: http://jenhatmaker.com/episode-05-the-tribe-at-the-table. (*FYI* This is a longer podcast.) We will meet at WCC on Monday, January 13th from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Care of You Room, which is located in the Gym. Feel free to come in your cozy clothes. If you have time, please bring a snack to share.
Save the Date for our next Moms Podcast Club on Monday, February 10th!
Find us on social media @WCCMomsGroup
Contact Heather Comer HeatherCComer@gmail.com or Andrea Fazendin Andrea.Faz@gmail.com for more information
Soul Sisters Walking Group
Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
For the winter months we will meet at Plymouth Creek Center Fieldhouse, 14800 34th Avenue, Plymouth
Come and walk with us! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get some exercise. New walkers are encouraged to e-mail Margaret to receive notice of location or time changes. Contacts: Margaret Green, margyg63@gmail.com
For the winter months we will meet at Plymouth Creek Center Fieldhouse, 14800 34th Avenue, Plymouth
Come and walk with us! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get some exercise. New walkers are encouraged to e-mail Margaret to receive notice of location or time changes. Contacts: Margaret Green, margyg63@gmail.com
Soul Sisters Table Groups
Join together once a month with six women over a meal to discuss four engaging questions. New groups are forming. For more information about joining a group contact Deb Lumendal: here76sun@yahoo.com
Click here for the current Table Group Questions.
Click here for the current Table Group Questions.
Soul Sisters Yoga
Yoga of Compassion with Deb Lumendal
Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16 & 30;
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
5:30 - 6:45 p.m., The Corner
$5 per person at the door
The Yoga of Compassion is designed to connect mind, body and spirit. Focus on breathwork, balance, strength and flexiblity in a supportive environment (sangha) with modifications— finding a yoga practice appropriate for your body at that moment.
Join us on Thursdays for a gentle yoga practice in the Corner/Middle School Room on the West Side near the gym. Bring a mat and blanket— and any blocks or other props you like. Contact Deb Lumendal, 500 Hr. Kripalu instructor, at here76sun@yahoo.com or 605-940-1326 with any questions.
Thursdays, January 2, 9, 16 & 30;
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
5:30 - 6:45 p.m., The Corner
$5 per person at the door
The Yoga of Compassion is designed to connect mind, body and spirit. Focus on breathwork, balance, strength and flexiblity in a supportive environment (sangha) with modifications— finding a yoga practice appropriate for your body at that moment.
Join us on Thursdays for a gentle yoga practice in the Corner/Middle School Room on the West Side near the gym. Bring a mat and blanket— and any blocks or other props you like. Contact Deb Lumendal, 500 Hr. Kripalu instructor, at here76sun@yahoo.com or 605-940-1326 with any questions.
New to the church?
New to WCC? Please contact Karin Dayton: kndayton@comcast.net