2027 Retreat Theme: Unburdened Daughters

We will explore how to experience freedom in various relationships: within ourselves, with God, and with others by laying down our physical, emotional, and spiritual burdens.

Verse: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:28-30, NIV)

Speaker: Laurie Davies

A former journalist-turned-ministry leader, Laurie Davies has been writing since her advanced composition teacher told her in 1989 that she broke too many rules. Laurie worked as a journalist and marketing professional for 25 years before making the next, “obvious” career move—a leap into vocational ministry as a women’s ministry director. Now an author, speaker, and lay counselor, Laurie has a passion for helping women become unburdened. A former journalist-turned-ministry leader, Laurie Davies has been writing since her advanced composition teacher told her in 1989 that she broke too many rules. Laurie worked as a journalist and marketing professional for 25 years before making the next, “obvious” career move—a leap into vocational ministry as a women’s ministry director. Now an author, speaker, and lay counselor, Laurie has a passion for helping women become unburdened. Her book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck, released with Moody Publishers in March 2026.