8 weeks to go ...
Excitement is mounting! The REACH WOMEN Conference is only 8 weeks away. It's taking place on Saturday 19th August at St James Church in Kenilworth, Cape Town.
The conference has a long and beautiful history. Behind it all, is the desire to create an inspirational platform for women to sing together, for women to teach the Bible to women, for women to hear stories of how God is at work in women's lives, and for women to connect with women.
This year, that desire hasn't changed! We're looking forward to a wonderful morning of praise and worship, hearing from God in His word and sharing stories and connection.
Some things change, some stay the same!
There are some changes to the 2023 conference. The changes are happening behind-the-scenes, particularly with regards to the "scaffolding" that supports the conference.
These changes are being made thoughtfully, with the conference's longevity and sustainability in mind.
Basically, there's a lot that goes on behind-the-scenes to make this conference happen. The RWC Committee wants to make sure that we can keep the conference going for as many years as God allows.
A TICKET through QUICKET
If you've tried to book a ticket, you'll notice that our bookings are now handled by a partner website, QUICKET.
QUICKET does bookings like this for a living! Unlike us, it's their core business and they do it really well. We're thrilled to be partnering with them.
If you're feeling a bit daunted about booking through them, here's a little "virtual tour" to put your mind at ease:
Do you have questions about what to expect this year?
We've tried to answer as many questions as we could think of on our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of the website.
Please head there and a have a read through. Hopefully it'll give you a really clear idea of what's changed and what's stayed the same.
Here's the link: https://reachwomen.org.za/#faqs
Please join us in prayer!
Please pray especially that God's name would be exalted in all that we do. We want His kingdom's growth and glory to be at the heart of the conference.
Join us in praying that God would use the REACH WOMEN Conference to REACH WOMEN with the hope of the gospel, as our hearts cry out in these days, "How long, O Lord?".
A new-look website for a new-look conference!
On behalf of the REACH WOMEN Conference Committee, it’s my awesome privilege to officially welcome you to our new website!
We are so grateful to God for the ongoing opportunity that we have to REACH WOMEN in Cape Town for Jesus, through this annual conference.
The REACH WOMEN conference has a long history. It was born many years ago, had a necessary make-over pre-COVID and now, in the wake of COVID, we find ourselves needing to assess it again.
Part of that assessment, has been to look at the sustainability of the conference.
With the increased cost of living in South Africa, the ticket price of the conference is an ongoing challenge.
We are also mindful of the human cost that running a conference of this size requires. The conference is run by a group of passionate women who give their time and expertise, aside from their other life commitments.
So, in light of these and other considerations, the 2023 conference will bring some necessary and exciting changes.
Ticket Price
We have managed to reduce the ticket price to R60. This price does not reflect the “market value” of the conference (which is much greater), but rather our commitment to REACH WOMEN across the economic spectrum.
The reduced price is low this year, because we will no longer be including some of the standard “frills” such as goodie bags, lunch etc.
Instead, we are focussing on the conference content with tea/coffee, a delicious cookie and a bottle of water included in the price. We are also absorbing the ticket booking commission into the R60.
Ticket Booking System
Speaking of ticket booking commission, we are moving away from our “in house” booking system and instead using QUICKET.
QUICKET is an online booking system which provides us with everything we need, is easy to navigate and allows individuals to book a ticket easily from a smart-phone or computer.
QUICKET is a well known booking platform for events of all sizes, and so we’re grateful that we can access this platform for the REACH WOMEN Conference this year.
Spiritual Nourishment
To keep the ticket price down, as I mentioned, we’ll not be serving food or supplying a goodie bag … but rather focussing on the spiritual nourishment provided in the two sessions at the conference.
We’re so excited to have JO TAYLOR as our 2023 conference speaker. She’ll be speaking to us from the book of Habakkuk.
We really hope to see you at the REACH WOMEN Conference.
Please join me and the RWC Committee in praying for a wonderful time of connection, growth and encouragement as we meet together in August!
