Previous Events

Lasting Impact: The Graceful Influence of Every Woman — By Design Ministries Annual Leadership Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

04/19/2024 5:00 pm04/21/2024 1:00 pm

Heavenly Stitches Quilt Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

04/04/2024 5:00 pm04/07/2024 1:00 pm

We offer Heavenly Stitches quilting women's retreats for experienced quilters and beginners alike. Our retreats include time to sew, lots of laughter, prayer, and opportunities to grow in your Christian walk. We also provide great food, auctions, and other fun activities. Come join us and experience the joy of quilting in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

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Graceful Influence Women’s Mini-Retreat and Book Launch

First Baptist Church of Hope Valley, 1059 Main St, Hope Valley, RI

03/02/2024 12:30 pm03/02/2024 4:30 pm

I'm hosting a free mini-retreat and book launch at First Baptist Church of Hope Valley from 12:30pm-4:30pm on the theme of Women of the Bible-Women of God. There'll be worship, trivia on women of the Bible, a couple of short talks about women of the Bible, warm beverages, treats, a gift basket, and fellowship!
We'll close the event with a blessing of the book- my new release Graceful Influence: Making a Lasting Impact through Lessons from Women of the Bible. If you have your book by then, bring it for a photo. If you don't have it yet, books will be available for purchase.

Email Lori to register by 2//19

Mastering Motherhood Wethersfield, CT

First Church of Wethersfield, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT

02/08/2024 9:30 am02/08/2024 11:30 am

Lori will speak on 7 Strategies for Preparing Your Children for Hard Conversations

Gather for Women

Silk City Coffee, 73 Main Street, Manchester, CT

02/03/2024 7:00 pm02/03/2024 9:00 pm

Six Ways to Prepare for Hard Conversations

Women’s Christmas Brunch – The Fellowship

The Fellowship, Easton, MA

12/09/2023 9:00 am12/09/2023 1:00 pm

Whittier Area Community Church Women’s Christmas Event

Whittier Area Community Church, 8100 Colima Road, Whittier, CA 90605

11/18/2023 9:30 am11/26/2023 12:30 pm

Lori will deliver the keynote on Living in the Abundance of God

Mastering Motherhood, Marlborough, CT

Fellowship Community Church, 24 South Road, Marlborough, CT

10/31/2023 9:30 am10/31/2023 10:30 am

Lori will deliver a talk on 7 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Hard Conversations

She Seeks Retreat – A Christian Event For Women Seeking A Deeper Understanding of God

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

10/27/2023 4:00 pm10/29/2023 1:00 pm

Join us for this retreat designed specifically for women seeking answers to life's toughest questions. This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into the depths of Biblical truth and discover the profound wisdom and guidance that God offers. Whether you are just beginning your spiritual journey or have a strong foundation in your faith, this retreat promises to provide a safe and exceptional place to explore your relationship with God and find the courage to navigate life's challenges. With a beautiful and secluded property as our backdrop, prepare to be renewed and inspired as you deepen your understanding of the God who loves you. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to know God better and find the answers you've been searching for.

The She Seeks weekend includes four talks and great discussion:

1. God-Hearted: What does life look like if we're people "after God's own heart?"

2. Heart-Guarded: Why does God warn us to guard our hearts and how do we do that while still loving others?

3. Heart Ignored: What are the signs that we are losing heart and why should we not ignore them?

4. Heart Restored: How does God restore our hearts and how can we make ourselves available for restoration?

Renew- Spiritual Retreat for Writers and Speakers

Camp of the Woods, Speculator, NY

04/27/2023 12:00 am04/30/2023 12:00 am

Singing Hills Quilt Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

04/13/2023 12:00 am04/16/2023 12:00 am

Memories that Matter – Lasting Impact

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

11/03/2022 7:00 pm11/06/2022 1:00 pm

Speaking on Lasting Impact - How Women Change the World at Singing Hill's Scrapbooking Retreat

Our Extravagant God

The Fellowship, Easton, MA

10/22/2022 9:30 am10/22/2022 3:30 pm

Speaking twice on the extravagant love of God and our response.

New Vida Retreat – the Resilient Heart

Dallas, TX

10/07/2022 12:00 am10/09/2022 12:00 am

Interested in hosting the Resilient Heart retreat with your group? Email me at lorisroel@gmail.com

Private Small Group Retreat – Guard Your Heart

Waynesville, North Carolina

09/16/2022 12:00 am09/18/2022 12:00 am

Interested? Email me to create a private small group retreat for YOUR small group!

Women’s Brunch Keynote “YES!”

First Baptist Church of Narragansett, Narragansett, RI

05/21/2022 9:00 am05/21/2022 11:00 am

What does it mean to follow the God who says "YES!"

Renew One Day Writers Workshop

Wethersfield, CT

11/06/2021 8:00 am11/06/2021 4:00 pm

A day for New England writers for encouragement and instruction

Confidence and Courage Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

10/29/2021 12:00 am10/31/2021 1:00 pm

Do you need the courage and confidence to move forward through trials? Find it in Christ.

Wintonbury Women’s Event

Bloomfield, CT

10/23/2021 8:00 am10/23/2021 3:00 pm

Jesus and the Beanstalk, Bless Your Heart - Spiritual Growth in Christ and God's plan for Our Emotions

La Vida Women’s Retreat

Dallas, TX

10/14/2021 12:00 am10/17/2021 12:00 am

Hard Conversations Retreat

ACFW Colorado

Virtual

10/02/2021 2:00 pm10/02/2021 1:00 pm

10 Disturbing Ways God May Use Your Writing

Seventh Day Baptist North Central Association

Dodge City, MN

09/23/2021 12:00 am09/26/2021 12:00 am

Hard Conversations Workshop for Regional Association

Seventh Day Baptist Conference Women’s Banquet

Virtual

07/10/2021 7:00 pm07/10/2021 8:00 pm

Restored for a Purpose keynote

Memories that Matter Scrapbooking Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

05/01/2021 12:00 pm05/02/2021 1:00 pm

Heavenly Stitches Quilting Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

04/24/2021 12:00 pm04/25/2021 1:00 pm

My Story Matters Workshop – First Baptist Church of Narragansett

First Baptist Church of Narragansett, Narragansett, RI

04/17/2021 9:00 am04/17/2021 12:00 pm

Workshop on learning how to tell our stories of relationship with Jesus.

Blue Ridge Readers Non-Fiction Panel

Virtual

04/01/2021 6:00 pm04/01/2021 7:00 pm

What is it like to write non-fiction?

She Writes for Him 2021

Virtual

03/19/2021 12:00 pm03/20/2021 7:00 pm

Writing Conference for Christian Women Writers

First Baptist Church of Narragansett Ladies’ Soup Night

Virtual

01/18/2021 6:00 pm01/18/2021 9:00 pm

Your Story Matters - Telling Your Story when Life Takes a Turn

Invisible Women

Grace Baptist, 400 Burnt Plains Road, Milford, CT

11/06/2020 4:00 pm11/07/2020 8:00 pm

Lori will speak to the women of Grace Baptist on the topic of Invisible Women, the pain and the power of living unseen.

Wintonbury Church Women’s Retreat

Camp Spofford, New Hampshire

04/24/2020 4:00 pm04/26/2020 1:00 pm

This weekend away includes large group worship and biblical teaching, smaller group breakout sessions, indoor and outdoor activities, free time , plus lodging and five meals.

Courage to Carry On Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, 71 King Drive, Plainfield, NH

03/27/2020 4:00 pm03/29/2020 1:00 pm

When facing hard times, you might be feeling lonely and isolated in your struggle, just wishing that your feelings would be validated, and that you could find the
strength to cope with your circumstances. At the Courage to Carry On retreat, you will gain the tools to find and keep courage and the confidence to carry on through any challenge from a Christian perspective.

Hard Conversations Workshop

New Life Christian Church, 272 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH

03/21/2020 1:00 pm03/21/2020 3:00 pm

Two hour workshop guaranteed to inspire you to engage in all the hard conversations we often avoid and to equip you with some tools you can apply in your very next hard conversation!

Hard Conversations Workshop

Willimantic Camp Meeting Association

03/07/2020 10:00 am03/07/2020 2:00 pm

Lori will present a 90-minute Hard Conversations Workshop and answer questions with a lunch break mid-workshop.

Ladies Christmas Tea, Chelmsford, MA

Calvary Chapel Chelmsford Campus, 131 Stedman Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

12/06/2019 7:00 pm12/06/2019 9:00 pm

Hard Conversations Workshop, Easton, MA

Easton Baptist Church, 197 Bay Road, North Easton, MA

11/16/2019 10:00 am11/16/2019 12:00 pm

You have a tough message to deliver to people who may not want to listen. How do you engage them without compromising truth? How do you tell loved ones hard things? How do you navigate conflict, disease, or death? How do you invite skeptics into your worldview? How do you exhort, confront, or correct other Christians without engaging in a meddling or preaching?

This workshop will give you proven, concrete techniques and behind the scenes heart strategies for engaging in effective hard conversations.

Heavenly Stitches Quilt Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

11/07/2019 4:00 pm11/10/2019 1:00 pm

Lori will be speaking on the message "Worshipful, Creative Lives"

Memories that Matter Scrapbooking Retreat

Singing Hills Christian Conference Center, Plainfield, NH

10/24/2019 4:00 pm10/27/2019 1:00 pm

Lori will be speaking on Worshipful, Creative Lives

Hard Conversation Workshop, Portland, Oregon

Portland Area Seventh Day Baptist, Redemption Church Oregon City 405 Warner Parrott Rd Oregon City, OR 97045

10/19/2019 10:30 am10/19/2019 12:30 pm

You have a tough message to deliver to people who may not want to listen. How do you engage them without compromising truth? How do you tell loved ones hard things? How do you navigate conflict, disease, or death? How do you invite skeptics into your worldview? How do you exhort, confront, or correct other Christians without engaging in a meddling or preaching?

This workshop will give you proven, concrete techniques and behind the scenes heart strategies for engaging in effective hard conversations.

ReNEW: Retreat for New England Writing and Speaking

HOLY FAMILY RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER 303 Tunxis Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107

10/03/2019 4:00 pm10/06/2019 3:00 pm

reNEW is a retreat for New England Writing open to all beginning and seasoned writers and speakers who desire to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. At reNEW, we believe the core of our calling as writers and speakers is faithfulness to Christ, emphasizing the need to grow deep inwardly, which in turn affects our outward reach.

SDB Appalachian Association Women’s Retreat

Camp Joy, Berea, WV

09/27/2019 7:00 am09/29/2019 10:00 pm

Speaking on The Art of Hard Conversations for the Seventh Day Baptist Appalachian Association Women's Retreat held at Camp Joy in Berea, WV. Sponsored by Salem Seventh Day Baptist Church, Salem, West Virginia

Hard Conversations Workshop, Hudson, NH

New Life Christian Church, 272 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH

09/21/2019 2:00 pm09/21/2019 4:00 pm

You have a tough message to deliver to people who may not want to listen. How do you engage them without compromising truth? How do you tell loved ones hard things? How do you navigate conflict, disease, or death? How do you invite skeptics into your worldview? How do you exhort, confront, or correct other Christians without engaging in a meddling or preaching?

This workshop will give you proven, concrete techniques and behind the scenes heart strategies for engaging in effective hard conversations.

Hard Conversations Workshop, Alfred Station, New York

Alfred Station Seventh Day Baptist, 587 Route New York 244, Box 7777, Alfred Station, NY 14803 (607) 587-9176

09/07/2019 3:00 pm09/07/2019 5:00 pm

You have a tough message to deliver to people who may not want to listen. How do you engage them without compromising truth? How do you tell loved ones hard things? How do you navigate conflict, disease, or death? How do you invite skeptics into your worldview? How do you exhort, confront, or correct other Christians without engaging in a meddling or preaching?

This workshop will give you proven, concrete techniques and behind the scenes heart strategies for engaging in effective hard conversations.

Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference 2019

Ridgecrest Conference Center, Black Mountain, North Carolina

05/19/2019 12:00 pm05/23/2019 1:00 pm

Christian Author Meet and Greet

pin Southern New England Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God headquarters at 307 Sturbridge Road, Charlton, MA

05/04/2019 2:00 pm05/04/2019 4:00 pm

Six Christian New England authors are hosting an open-house-style MEET & GREET on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

ELLIE GUSTAFSON (Haverhill, MA ) Fiction, Literary
JOHN F. HARRISON (Concord, MA) Fiction, Suspence
CLARICE G. JAMES (Hudson, NH) Fiction, Women's Contemporary
RALPH D. JAMES (Hudson, NH) Fiction, Short Stories, Various Genres
TOBY QUIRK (Nahant, MA) Fiction, Supernatural Thriller
LORI S. ROELEVELD (Hope Valley, RI) Non-fiction, Biblical Counsel

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT
* Feel free to bring a friend
* Authors will be pleased to autograph books
* Cash or credit cards accepted
* Refreshments offered
* A chance to win a door prize

CONTACT: Clarice at cjames@claricejames.com if you have any questions.

Hard Conversations Workshop, South Easton, MA

The Fellowship, 604 Foundry St, South Easton, MA 02375

05/04/2019 9:00 am05/04/2019 12:00 pm

Join Lori Roeleveld, author of the new book, The Art of Hard Conversations: Biblical Tools for the Tough Talks that Matter, for a free workshop guaranteed to get you talking!

You want to speak up. You want to join the conversation. But you don't want to make things worse or hurt people. Still, you know it's important to speak truth and you love the people in your life enough to do it well. In this workshop, Lori will introduce you to some simple, effective, biblical tools and provide inspiration and motivation to equip you for your next tough talk.

Hard Conversations Workshop, West Hartford, CT

Calvary Church 1855 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117

05/03/2019 6:30 pm05/03/2019 8:00 pm

Invitation Only workshop

FREE Hard Conversation Workshop, Charlestown, RI

Carolina Free Baptist Church, 504 Carolina Back Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813

04/27/2019 10:00 am04/27/2019 12:00 pm

Speaking at Shiloh Seventh Day Baptist Church

Shiloh New Jersey

04/04/2019 4:00 pm04/07/2019 12:00 pm

Singing Hills Women’s Retreat – Courage and Confidence through Hard Times

Singing Hills Retreat and Conference Center, 71 King Drive, Plainfield, NH

03/22/2019 4:00 pm03/24/2019 1:00 pm

When we face hard times, we can be plagued by a sense of isolation and loneliness. In those times, we need others who can validate where we are and yet, give us space to endure it in our own way with Christ. If you’re longing for the courage and confidence to carry on despite numerous challenges, you’ll find what you need at this retreat. Through gentle humor, transparent tales of her own hard times, and a deep dive into how several Bible figures persevered through trial, Lori reveals how we all can access Christ-centered courage and confidence even in desolate places.

Talks include: Friday night – The Confidence of Knowing We Are Seen, Saturday Morning – The Courage to Face Our Truth as God Sees It, Saturday Evening – The Courage to Speak the Truth, and Sunday morning – The Conviction of Seeing What Others Cannot See.

FREE Hard Conversation Workshop and Book Launch Reception, Hope Valley, RI

First Baptist Church of Hope Valley, 1059 Main St, Hope Valley, RI 02832

03/02/2019 2:00 pm03/02/2019 5:00 pm

Hi, I'd love to invite local friends to a FREE 90-minute Hard Conversations workshop at my home church (sounds like a time-share pitch, but there are no strings, just a free workshop.) When it's over, please be my guest in the fellowship hall for refreshments and a blessing over the book! (There will be books available for purchase for any who want to pick up a copy in person.)

Ladies’ Soup Night

First Baptist Church of Narragansett, Narragansett, RI

01/21/2019 5:00 pm01/21/2019 9:00 pm

Enjoy soup, bread, and warm fellowship on a cold January night. Lori will be speaking on: "What We Need to Forget to Live Well Right Now"

Wellspring Women’s Brunch

Wellspring Church, Berlin, CT

01/19/2019 11:00 am01/19/2019 1:00 pm

Lori will be delivering a message on "Overcoming Our Giants" to kick off the ladies' study of "Jesus and the Beanstalk: Overcoming Your Giants and Living a Fruitful Life."

New England Christian Writers Round Table

Heritage Christian Church, 655 Boxberry Hill Road, East Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA

12/08/2018 1:00 pm12/08/2018 3:30 pm

Appearing with other Christian authors from the region including Heidi Chiavaroli, Clarice G. James, Ralph. D. James, Carrie Lighte, and Catrina Welch

New England Christian Authors Roundtable

George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson, NH.

12/01/2018 1:00 pm12/01/2018 4:00 pm

Come along to meet Lori and a panel of other Christian authors talking about their work, writing, and some surprising topics sure to entertain! Other featured authors include: Eleanor Gustafson, John Harrison, Clarice G. James, Ralph. D. James, Jeremiah Peters, Toby Quirk, and Forshia Ross.

A Cup of Encouragement One Day Event

Wellspring Church, Berlin, CT

11/03/2018 8:00 am11/03/2018 1:00 pm

Join the church family of Wellspring Church, Berlin, CT for a morning of amazing speakers and a room full of Christian authors and other Christian vendors! I'll see you there!

Renew – Retreat for New England Writers

Holy Family Retreat and Conference Center

10/05/2018 9:00 am10/07/2018 12:00 pm

reNEW is a retreat for New England Writing open to all beginning and seasoned writers and speakers who desire to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. At reNEW, we believe the core of our calling as writers and speakers is faithfulness to Christ, emphasizing the need to grow deep inwardly, which in turn affects our outward reach.

Pine Brook Camp Scrapbooking Retreat

Pine Brook Camp, Shutesbury, MA

09/28/2018 6:00 pm09/30/2018 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend of scrapbooking, spiritual encouragement, fellowship, great food and fun! Whether you are new to scrapbooking or a veteran, this will be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Several consultants will be available for instruction and will have products available for purchase. These weekends are fun-filled and a great time to share, make and preserve memories together!

Lori Roeleveld will be speaking on Defeating Your Giants - 2 Peter 1:1-10.

Fall Scrapbook Retreat
September 28-30
Friday to Sunday: $175
Saturday only is $100

PAMPER YOURSELF! A massage therapist will be on site Saturday to keep you relaxed and in proper form! There will be an additional charge of $1/minute.

Arrive any time after 1 pm on Friday. Departure is at 3pm Sunday

Less Talk – More Action Seventh Day Baptist General Conference 2018

Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin

07/29/2018 12:00 am08/04/2018 12:00 am

Delivering daily devotionals and workshops for the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference 2018

SDB Pastor’s Conference – Hard Conversations Workshop

First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist

04/27/2018 12:00 am04/28/2018 12:00 am

Delivering workshop on The Art of Hard Conversations designed for pastors

Speaking on Invisible People at Narragansett 4 Winds Worship Service

Narragansett Four Winds Community Center, Charlestown, RI

03/25/2018 11:00 am03/25/2018 12:00 pm

Sunday worship service led by Starr Mars

Word View – John/Rocco (host John DelRicci) on WARV Life-Changing Radio Interview

Warwick, RI

03/24/2018 9:30 am03/24/2018 11:00 am

Visiting co-host for Word View - John/Rocco, interviewing on my books and discussing the weekly news.

The Fellowship Women’s Retreat

John Carver Inn, Plymouth, MA

03/09/2018 10:00 am03/11/2018 5:00 pm

Sponsored by: Women's Ministry of The Fellowship

Missouri Valley Baptist Association Women’s Ministry Retreat

Grand Oaks Baptist Assembly, Chillicothe, Missouri

03/02/2018 12:00 am03/03/2018 12:00 am

Regional women's retreat for Baptist women of Missouri Valley Baptist Association. I will be speaking on the theme of "Jesus and the Beanstalk (Overcoming Your Giants and Living a Fruitful Life)".

Women’s reTREAT!

Camp CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center

02/02/2018 5:00 pm02/04/2018 12:00 pm

The annual women’s reTREAT will help you step out of that “noise and confusion” and leave the treadmill of expectations and pressures of daily life and ministry behind. It is a time to restore your soul (and body!) and replenish your spirit; it is a time to be nurtured and cared for by other sisters in Christ. As women who are involved in leading and serving, we need the body of Christ and the nourishment of loving sisters sharing, praying and holding one another accountable just as much as any of those God calls us to serve.

HEAVENLY STITCHES QUILT RETREAT

Singing Hills Christian Camp

11/09/2017 10:00 am11/12/2017 5:00 pm

Encouraging the value of creative women loved by a creative God, Memories That Matter Retreats combine Christian women, their faith, scrapbooking and rubber stamping at Singing Hills Christian Conference Center. Located in central New Hampshire, Singing Hills is easy to get to from all over New England. Our events offer rich spiritual truths, based on the Bible, presented by gifted speakers. Combine that with a bit of pampering, great food and fun, and many precious hours of creativity in your particular skills. It is the perfect opportunity to get those projects done!

MEMORIES THAT MATTER SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT

Singing Hills Christian Camp

11/02/2017 10:00 am11/05/2017 5:00 pm

Encouraging the value of creative women loved by a creative God, Memories That Matter Retreats combine Christian women, their faith, scrapbooking and rubber stamping at Singing Hills Christian Conference Center. Located in central New Hampshire, Singing Hills is easy to get to from all over New England. Our events offer rich spiritual truths, based on the Bible, presented by gifted speakers. Combine that with a bit of pampering, great food and fun, and many precious hours of creativity in your particular skills. It is the perfect opportunity to get those projects done! This three day event has an early arrival day that many women take advantage of, making it a four day craft extravaganza!

reNEW: retreat for New England Writing

Holy Family Retreat and Conference Center

10/06/2017 10:00 am10/08/2017 5:00 pm

reNEW is a retreat for New England Writing open to all beginning and seasoned writers and speakers who desire to communicate the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. At reNEW, we believe the core of our calling as writers and speakers is faithfulness to Christ, emphasizing the need to grow deep inwardly, which in turn affects our outward reach.

Iron Sharpens Iron for Women | Northeast Women’s Conference

Worcester, MA

10/14/2017 10:00 am

Come for the fellowship and the remarkable worship, grow through the challenging messages of some of the nation’s premier speakers and receive resources to continue to help you on your journey of faith. All keynote sessions and each of the 16 different seminars are uniquely designed with you in mind. Whatever season of life, whatever joys and struggles you are experiencing --- God has answers and His faithfulness will be evident through each experience of the day. Mark your calendars now, invite your friends, and begin praying for what God will do in you on this life-changing day of hope and renewal!

Ladies Christmas Brunch

Central Congregational Church, Middleboro, MA

12/09/2017 10:00 am

Excited to meet these women and encourage them with some laughter and something to consider as we enter the Christmas season.