PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN’S ANNUAL
VOICES RETREAT
Voices is an annual, day-long retreat for women survivors of domestic abuse.
“Fully Known, Fully Loved, Fully Free”
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free.” Galatians 5:1a
Saturday, November 7th / 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Childcare is provided. Please include
children’s ages when registering.
Fully Known
presented by Georgia Shaffer
Fully Loved
presented by Heather Evans
Fully Free
presented by Molly Gilley
In addition to the KEY presentations, a variety of short Break out sessions will fill out Saturday’s schedule.
See below for more information.
Friday, November 6th / 6:30Pm - 8PM
Voices Church-Wide Gathering
This free presentation is open to everyone, women and men; No reservations required.
Building Sensitivity to Survivors of Domestic Abuse.
Saturday’s Breakout Sessions
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Morning Session 1 hour with Q&A -
Afternoon Session 45 minutes –
Dr. Heather Evans
Why Me? Finding Hope In A Difficult Place
Discovering how to find your voice through lament and consideration of where we are placing our hope.
Betsey Iannarelli
Finding Hidden Treasure Through Hands-On Creation
Expressing hope through the creative process.
Christopher Menges
Legal Considerations
Judge Menges will answer questions and provide needed information to address legal issues related to domestic abuse.
Sacred Spaces
From Pieces To Peace – Re-Creating The Attributes Of Our Creator
Sacred Spaces is a place to seek the Lord through an interactive, meditative experience.
Our Speakers
Georgia Shaffer
Georgia Shaffer is an author, a credentialed Christian coach, professional speaker, and licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania.
It is her life experiences with adversity, however, that speak the loudest.
Georgia’s story, along with her photos, are featured in the film Letters to God.
As a charter board member of the International Christian Coaching Association, Georgia is a core part of the teaching staff on American Association of Christian Counselors Professional Life Coaching Training DVD series.
Heather Evans
Heather Evans is a compassionate Social Worker, Therapist, Author, and Speaker dedicated to amplifying voices, inspiring hope, and fostering posttraumatic growth. With a global perspective, she specializes in working with trauma survivors, caregivers, and communities, advocating for the marginalized and promoting trauma-informed healing.
Molly Gilley
Molly earned her bachelor of arts in Psychology and Elementary Education at Moravian University. Her areas of interest include betrayal trauma, emotional and spiritual abuse, parent/child relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Molly is the founder of Restoried, a Christ-centered mission designed to complement counseling practices, churches, and other entities that seek to support the mental well-being of those living through emotionally challenging circumstances.