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Retreat Dates:
January 23, 2026 - January 25, 2026
3:00 pm - 12:30 pm REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE
Join us on our 16th Annual Women of Grace Retreat, for fellowship and personal renewal, sharing and reflecting on God’s generous, grace-filled moments in our lives.
Be challenged in 2026 to anticipate deeper, richer encounters with Grace, firmly planted on the foundation of Christ and called to radical living for Him.
Be encouraged on this retreat to honestly look within and eagerly focus ahead, finding Grace always there!
Come to be changed!
Early Registration begins October 15th, 2025 and provides a discounted rate.
Participants can choose to stay overnight on-site, receiving 2 nights of lodging, 5 meals, and the retreat materials with their registration fee.
Commuters are also welcome (no lodging on-site) and will receive 2 dinners, 1 lunch, and the retreat materials for the commuter registration fee.
By using our Online Registration you can pay securely with PayPal or Credit Card:
A confirmation of your registration will be sent to you by email after payment is received.
Cancellations made in writing by January 1st, 2026 will receive a full refund.
Questions? Contact us via Email or call Gerry at (941) 914-3833.
Registration by Mail
If you want to use our mail-in registration please download the form on the right.
Send the completed form together with a check for the full retreat fee or $100 as a deposit.
If you send an initial deposit please send the balance of your registration fee by January 1st, 2026.
Please make check payable to Compelled by Grace.
Our Mailing Address is:
Compelled By Grace Ministry: c/o Gerry Gardner
5726 Doral Court
Sarasota, FL 34238
Full refund if cancel in WRITING by January 1st, 2026.
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| Friday – January,23rd | |
| 3:00 – 6:00 pm | Participant arrival and check-in |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Dinner and fellowship for all |
| 7:15 – 9:30 pm | Opening Session |
| Saturday – January,24th | |
| Meals provided: | Breakfast- 7:30-8:30 am, Lunch -Noon-1:00 pm, Dinner – 6:00 – 7:00 pm (Commuters: Lunch and Dinner only) |
| 9:00 am – 9:30 pm | 5 Sessions (worship, reflection, fun, prayer): |
| Personal Quiet Time and Group Fellowship! | |
| Sunday – January,25th | |
| Meals provided: | Breakfast – 7:30-8:30 am. |
| 9:00 am – 12: 30 pm | Closing Session and Commissioning |
Compelled By Grace Team
Lois-Lynn Bellemare
Deborah Brown
Susan Fischer
Jennifer Gadoury
Debra Gainer
Jessica Gainer
Miryam Hernandez
Stella Hyman
Olwyn Kennaugh
Debbie Lorshbough
John and Ann Shelton
Marsha Vines
Other lodgings are available in the Bradenton area in local hotels and motels by your own search.
Nearby Hotels:
Best Western Plus Bradenton Hotel & Suites
648 67th St Cir E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 757-5555
Days Inn by Windham
644 67th St. Cir. E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 782-9496
Retreat: Christian Retreat
Retreat Phone: (941) 746-2882
Retreat Website: https://www.christianretreat.org
Address:
Description:
Travel Directions to Christian Retreat
Take I-75 to Exit 220 at SR 64 in Bradenton.
Go East on SR 64 (2.8 miles).
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Upper Manatee River Rd.
Travel 3.7 miles and turn left onto Glory Way Blvd
Christian Retreat will be on the left.
Continue to Miracle Manor for registration check-in and for lodging.
Retreat sessions will be in the Majesty Room in the Sanctuary building.
churches, renewal gatherings, retreats, and conferences, and feel compelled to follow their hearts into places where people may not have yet found a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.