To seek an appropriate setting where women of all races, creeds and
economic backgrounds can find spiritual refreshment and can explore
the feminine dimension of God. ~ From our Mission Statement
If you wish to help, please donate to a Sophia's Circle retreat program by mailing your donation to:
Sophia's Circle Attn: Edwina Gateley 229 Eagle Point Blvd. Erie, PA 16511
Thank you for your support!
Enjoying a meal together
Click here to read a letter from Edwina Gateley and comments from women who have attended the retreats.
Click here to read a poem by Edwina Gateley, called A Place
Edwina with Sophia's Circle members
Called to become... by Edwina Gateley
You are called to become A perfect creation No one is called to
become Who you are called to be. It does not matter How short
or tall Or thick-set or slow You may be. It doesn't matter Whether
you sparkle with life Or are silent as a still pool, Whether you
sing your song aloud Or weep in darkness. It does not matter
Whether you feel loved and admired Or unloved and alone For you
are called to become A perfect creation. No one's shadow Should
cloud your becoming. No one's light Should dispel your spark
For
the Lord delights in you, Jealously looks upon you And encourages
with gentle joy Every movement of the Spirit Within you. Unique
and loved you stand, Beautiful or stunted in your growth But never without hope and life. For
you are called to become A perfect creation. This becoming may be Gentle
or harsh, Subtle or violent, But it never ceases, Never
pauses or hesitates. Only is - Creative force - Calling you Calling
you to become A perfect creation.
