Claim It
Join us for our fourth annual Claim It Women’s Conference.
Often women feel as though we serve as cruise ship directors. We facilitate fun and enjoyment for all those around us, yet we forget to take time for our joy. Spend a day away from responsibilities (with childcare!) as we dig deeper into this concept of joy.
We will:
- talk about how to find joy
- discuss why joy is sometimes hard to access
- have some fun alongside other women in the community
Attendees will walk away rejuvenated and equipped to rid themselves of the guilt and martyrdom that holds them back from claiming a life of joy.
28 Ways To Claim Your Joy!
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This woman-focused event intends to be inclusive of all women. We are welcoming and respectful of everyone, including trans women and those who are nonbinary, gender non-conforming and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that is significant to them.
Admission & Meals
Early bird (until January 20) – $45
Standard (after January 20) – $60
Volunteer (with discount code) – $0
For financial assistance or scholarship information, contact Megan Dietrick at mdietrick@florisumc.org.
Admission includes continental breakfast and lunch catered by Taste of the World. This women-owned local business is a favorite of our speakers!
Itinerary
8:30 a.m. – All Aboard
9 a.m. – Muster Drills
9:15 a.m. – Port 1: Joy (Rev. Isaiah Park)
10 a.m. – Port 2: Resisting Joy (Pam Bentley)
10:45 a.m. – Excursions
11:15 a.m. – Port 3: Becoming Joy (Kelly Johnson)
12 p.m. – Dining
1 p.m. – Play and Creativity (Megan Dietrick)
2 p.m. – Disembark
Speakers
Our presenter lineup includes four faithful female leaders who will share stories and insights from their unique perspectives. Speakers include Pam Bentley, Megan Rae Dietrick, Kelly Ivey Johnson and Rev. Isaiah Park.
Isaiah Park
Rev. Isaiah Park grew up in California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies with a minor in Biblical Studies from Biola University. Isaiah graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. She is a Provisional Elder in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church. Isaiah has served in many church settings involving church planting, ministry to children and youth, young adults, and multigenerational contexts. She is married to Rev. Dr. Daniel Park, and they have four beautiful children.
Job responsibilities: Isaiah spends half her time at Restoration Reston and the other half at Floris UMC. Her responsibilities are to provide leadership in evangelism and missional engagement across all sites.
Idea of a perfect day: Praising God at the beach in front of a bonfire.
Favorite Bible verse: John 6:29
Something most people don’t know: She almost became a professional golfer!
