Events, Classes & Retreats
Taking Back Control
Classes and Retreats for Restructuring your life after rape/sexual assault
This is a class offered to those who seek healing from the aftermath of rape/sexual assault. It’s never too late. If your assault was yesterday or fifty years ago, now is the time to take back control and receive the peace you have longed for. This class serves as a bridge to your healing.
JUST YELL “FIRE!”
Just Yell Fire Self-Defense course offers life-saving, street fighting skills, empowering women 11 years and older to fight back. Learn 10 get-away skills where a 100-pound woman can escape from a 250-pound man. The Just Yell Fire Self-Defense course is a part of the Be Aware Safety/Self-Defense Course.
Safety/Self-Defense Course
BE AWARE
This three-hour course will cover many common types of attacks women face, along with common-sense solutions to combat them. Women will quickly gain an understanding of the techniques taught as well as how to apply them in real life. Check events/retreats for next Be Aware scheduled course.
Rest & Restoration Retreats
A Three-Day Healing Retreat for Women with a History of sexual Abuse and for those who Want to Help Survivors Heal
Carve a road through your messy circumstances. Begin a new healing journey toward your God-given plan and purpose in life. Just imagine . . . you can become all you were meant to be.
The retreat is held in beautiful northwest Oregon, U.S.A.
Cost: $250 includes lodging, meals and all hand-out materials.
Soul Care for Women Retreat
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31
Just imagine the mindfulness of Jesus’ sweet presence as you slow down to hear His whisper. Walk with Him in the lovely gardens and along the beautiful Sandy River. Tell God your needs. You will find rest for your mind, body and soul. Step back and meet Him in the Garden.
Just imagine . . . you can become what you were meant to be.
Soul Care for Women Group
Soul Care for Women is a confidential woman’s support group striving to be consistent with the character of Jesus Christ, with the guiding of the Holy Spirit help women to heal, grow and change, becoming all God intended for them to be. We do not counsel, but offer safety, choices, resources, support and prayer. We offer a safe place for women to grow, change and find purpose in life. “My soul finds rest in God alone.” Psalms 62-1
When: Every Tuesday 6:45 p.m. year around except major holidays. This is a no cost, drop-in class.
Where: Grace Community Church, 800 SE Hogan Rd., Gresham, Oregon, 97080 U.S.A.
Contact: leilarae@comcast.net or on-line.