Events & Activities

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Fall Quiet Retreat – Friday, September 26th

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Do you long for time alone with the Lord? Do you need to practice being still? Are you working through a big decision? Wondering what steps to take next? Tired? Anxious? Seeking guidance? 

We want to meet you in the quiet. If you’re local to the Clark County or PDX area, join us on Friday, September 26th to grow in relationship with Christ, spend time in His Word, seek His will, and be still in His presence.

There will be no obligations or demands to meet as a leader, mom, wife, boss, employee, friend or caregiver – Just a few hours of uninhibited time to sit, rest, and hear God’s voice revealed through Scripture.

If a retreat like this is new for you, be assured that there will be adequate guided practice and direction. If Christ-centered meditative retreats are familiar to you, know that you will have plenty of freedom and space.

Our prayer is that you would simply come and be open to how the Lord will speak.

Read below for the details, invite some friends, and be sure to register early. Space is limited due to the intimate nature of this event.

We look forward to retreating with God alongside you

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Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025

Time: 9:30am to 2pm – Please plan to arrive by 9:15 and commit to staying for the duration of the retreat. 

 Location: We will email you the exact address upon registration, but note that the retreat will take place outdoors at a private residence/acreage in northeast Clark County (98604). The commute may take up to 30 minutes from the Vancouver area. 

 Cost: $30 – The fee includes all materials, snacks, beverages, and a nutritious catered boxed lunch. Contact us if the cost would hinder you from coming. 

What to Bring:

• Your Bible 
• Pens or pencils
• A reusable mug/container/bottle for warm and cold drinks 
• A blanket to wrap up in 
• Your notebook from previous retreats if you have one
• Weather conducive and comfortable clothes –  A hiking trail is available, so wear appropriate footwear if you want to go for a walk
• A favorite folding chair (optional). Portable seating is limited and you may want to move around the beautiful property. We’ll have a few available if you don’t have one.

How to Register: 

Secure your spot by paying the $30 fee for materials/lunch in Eventbrite.

Please understand that while we know plans change,  the registration fee is used to pre-purchase your lunch, snacks and supplies. We only charge what we believe will cover the cost of the day. Fees can’t be refunded, but your spot is transferable.

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Arise EXPECT Conference – March 14 & 15, 2025

Register here to join Arise Ministries Collective and women from around Clark County for EXPECT, an inter-church conference that desires to explore who God is and better understand what we can expect as Christ-followers. Participants will enjoy food, fellowship, worship, teaching and interactive workshops from local leaders. In an effort to keep this event small and intimate, please register early, as capacity is limited and workshops are offered on a first-come basis.

WHO:       Women (13 and older)
WHAT:    EXPECT – A two-day women’s conference
WHEN:    Friday, March 14 (7-9 pm) & Saturday, March 15 (9 am-3 pm)
WHERE: Vancouver Church
COST:      $55 (early bird rate; January 14-February 4)
$65 (standard rate; February 4-February 24)

*Cost includes: workshops, main teaching sessions, worship, all materials, light refreshments and dessert on Friday, light breakfast and full lunch on Saturday, and refreshments throughout the conference.

WORKSHOPS

You will be asked to select your top three choices from the following workshops at the time of registration. While we will try to accommodate preferences, allocation will be determined by order of registration and workshop capacity. Participants will attend two workshops at the event:

Inductive Bible Study: Growing Closer to God as You Learn to Observe, Interpret, and Apply Scripture with Judy Friesen

Using Your Voice: Tips and Ideas for Creating a 20-Minute Gospel-Centered Message with Kirsten Galanter

A Tired Mind: Finding God’s Peace in Anxiety with Beth Claes

Leaning Into Lament: Embracing the Presence of a Trauma-Informed God with Marnee Alfson

Mission Possible: Understanding and Living the Great Commission with Becky Hurley

Waiting Well: Finding Strength for the Journey Through Heartbreak to Hope with Eka Frimpong

Time With Jesus: An Hour of Guided Prayer with Melissa Olson
*Please note: you will not need to pray out loud during this workshop

**IMPORTANT: If you are only planning to attend the main sessions and NO workshops, please select that option during registration so we can accurately place other registrants in their desired workshops.**

SCHEDULE

Please note that the main sessions will begin promptly at their scheduled times. Plan to arrive early enough to park, check-in, and take advantage of opportunities for fellowship and/or prayer if desired.

Friday, March 14, 2025

• 6:15 pm    Check-In  | Light refreshments available
• 7:00 pm    Main Session | Worship & testimony (Ali Gadbaugh)
• 8:30 pm    Closing  | Followed by dessert & fellowship

Saturday, March 15, 2025

• 8:15 am     Doors Open / Prayer Opportunity | Light breakfast
• 9:00 am     Welcome / Prayer / Worship
• 10:00 am   Workshop Session A
• 11:00 am    Lunch / Fellowship
• 12:15 pm   Workshop Session B
• 1:30 pm     Main Session | Worship & teaching (Shelbi Shutt)
• 3:00 pm     Closing & Exhortation | Prayer opportunity

IMPORTANT

* While we understand that life happens and plans change, materials and food have been pre-purchased based on your confirmed registration. We cannot process refunds of any kind, for any reason.

* Our team is working hard to accommodate workshop preferences and want you to have the best experience possible at the conference. That said, we cannot guarantee workshops and simply do not have the capacity to reassign participants. Please take this into consideration at the time of registration.

* As volunteers trying to create an amazing event at a reasonable price, we must strictly adhere to our registration closing date of Monday, February 24. We will not process registrations after this date or onsite at the event.