There is a deep longing in the lives of people for meaningful, heart to heart relationships. No one wants to feel that they are making this journey through life alone. In a previous time, it was more common for people to live in the same community for generations. Grandparents, parents, children, aunts, uncles, and family friends all lived in relative close community so life skills and lessons were passed on and taught to one another. People lived face to face and walked shoulder to shoulder. In many present day cultures, there is still this essence of communal support and nurture that North American suburbia and transient life styles have eroded. The nurture that took place naturally in the context of family is being lost, thus creating the need to intentionally build relational role models and mentors into our lives. We want and need those with similar life expericences to walk with us, sharing from their wealth of experience and knowledge.

Women in Focus has put together a manual called, "Can We Talk? Exploring Heart to Heart Friendships and Mentoring". We would like to introduce this manual to you at a special weekend event.

Alberta residents: April 23 - 25 at Gull Lake Retreat Center. Click for Registration brochure, Poster.

BC residents: April 30 - May 2 at Columbia Bible College. Click for Registration brochure, Poster.

Heartland residents: May 28 - 30 at Russell, MB. Click for Registration brochure, Poster.

Whether you want to be a mentor, be mentored, or simply deepen your present friendships, we hope that you will join us!