JOIN US AT FLOURISH

Flourish is a one-day women’s conference at WMB Church designed to inspire, encourage, and equip women of all ages in their walk with Jesus!

Saturday, May 31

WATERLOO SITE | 9AM - 1PM Early Bird Pricing (until May 9): $25 Regular Pricing (after May 9): $30

 

Whether you’re new to our community or have been walking this journey for a long time, this is a great opportunity to connect with others, build meaningful relationships, and grow in your faith.

 

About the Conference

Flourish is a conference for women of ALL generations to come together to learn, worship, pray, connect and grow in our relationships with Jesus!

Whether you come with friends or on your own, our hope is that you’ll leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, and deeply rooted in community.

There will be a variety of breakout options designed to appeal across generations, so there’s something for everyone—no matter your age or stage!

Let’s learn, laugh, and grow together as we discover what it means to truly flourish.

Conference Schedule

8:30 AM – Doors Open & Check-In 

9:00 AM – Opening Worship & Welcome

9:30 AM – Breakout Session #1

10:30 AM – Brunch

11:45 AM – Breakout Session #2

12:45 PM – Closing Worship & Prayer

1:15 PM – Conference Ends

 

BREAKOUT SPEAKERS & SESSIONS

Jacqueline Chin

Hilary

D’Elia

Space for God: How do we pray without ceasing in a world with so many distractions? In this breakout, we will explore different prayer practices that can help us live in a deeper rhythm of communion with God, not just during set times of prayer, but throughout daily life. Experience how prayer can move beyond words into a divine dialogue through intentional encounter with God. 

The Alabaster Jar: This breakout session is inspired by the lyrics, “So help me be like Mary…” by Bryan & Katie Torwalt. In this reflective session, you are invited to slow down and sit at the feet of Jesus. We will explore “Bethany Jesus” through John 12:1–8 and a reading from N.T. Wright, take time to rest in quiet contemplation, and be refreshed in a peaceful atmosphere of live worship because He is worthy of it all.

Hilary is a Waterloo congregation member at WMB. “Poetry and praise are the overflow of my love and intimacy with Jesus. He meets me in quiet places, inspiring me to write - all for His glory and by His grace”.

Yvonne

Haley

In the Garden with Jesus: Jesus often used the imagery of gardens to teach and connect with the Father, from Eden to Gethsemane to the promise of restored life. In this reflective and interactive session, we’ll explore how gardening mirrors our spiritual growth—through seasons of pruning, planting, and flourishing.

Tamille Richardson

Walking in Grace: As human beings, we were created for connection. Again and again, Scripture calls us to be people whose relationships are shaped by grace, love, kindness, and unity. We all long for that kind of community, but let’s be honest: relationships are messy. In a world that feels more divided than ever, how do we actually live as people of grace? What does it look like to show up with compassion toward those we don’t understand? How do we begin mending relationships that feel beyond repair? In this breakout, we’ll get real about the challenges of community and explore what it means to experience and extend God’s grace—even when it’s hard.

Tamille is the Associate Pastor at Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship in Simcoe, ON. She also does community mental health work in Hamilton, and is currently completing her Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Karen

Walker

Speaker

Coming soon

You Can Love Jesus & Still Need Therapy: Caring for your mental health honours God's design for holistic wellness since he has made us as spiritual, mental, emotional and physical beings. Loving Jesus and caring for your emotional health are not mutually exclusive. Both aspects are deeply connected in how we understand ourselves, find meaning in life and relate to others and the world around us. A person can have deep sincere faith and still suffer from mental illness. Join me in this interactive workshop where we get real about health, healing and faith.

Karen is a trauma therapist and the Clinical Director at By Peaceful Waters Christian Counselling Services in Waterloo, ON, and she has also led and facilitated trauma workshops in partnership with Barnabas Missions.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Flourish will be hosted at our Waterloo Site: 245 Lexington Road, Waterloo.

  • Doors open and sign in starts at 8:30AM. There will be coffee, tea, and baked goods available. The first session begins at 9AM.

  • Flourish is designed for ALL generations! All women from grade 9 upwards are invited! Bring your mom, your daughter, your sister, your aunt, your friend, and your grandma!

  • You bet! Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available throughout the day, and a full brunch will be provided in the lower auditorium.

  • Our Family Room will be open and available for nursing moms to use throughout the day.