Editor:

The Women’s Fellowship of the Church on the Cape held the first of what we hope will be an annual Women’s Retreat. The weather was spectacular; the location at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust perfect; the atmosphere full of anticipation; the retreat leader, Dr. Cynthia Fantasia, was fantastic; the number of people attending was wonderful; and the food was delicious. Forty women were in attendance.

Our retreat leader was Dr. Cynthia Fantasia from Lexington, Mass. She currently serves as Pastor of Women at Grace Chapel, Lexington Mass. The topic chosen for the Women’s Fellowship Retreat was “Unrealistic Expectations.”

Cynthia spoke about our journey to joy and how joy is a process – a journey, a mystery, an opportunity to grow, and a letting go of “stuff.” Expectations are things that get in the way of joy. Expectations can also be the best part of a journey. Unrealistic expectations may end in failure. Realistic expectations help move you into God’s plan for you. Cynthia spoke during a morning and an afternoon session, with a video being shown during each session. There was a morning sharing time in small groups outdoors in the sunshine. There was a circle of women of every age doing stretching and relaxation exercises just before going into the small group discussions. A box lunch was served at mid-day with sharing conversation continuing throughout the lunch hour.

Those in attendance came away feeling fulfilled.

Alice Bruton

Church on the Cape

Cape Porpoise