JOIN US AT FLOURISH 2026!
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!
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 (check them out below!) 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.
REGISTRATION
Saturday, May 2, 2026
WMB Church | 9am - 3pm
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.
$35
General Admission
Begins April 1
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Danielle Macaulay is an author, podcaster (marriedup.net), speaker and television personality on the marriage television show “A Better Us” (abetterus.tv). She is passionate about her husband, recording artist Dan Macaulay (danmacaulay.com), her two boys, Keaton and Braden, and about helping women grow in their faith. She isn’t afraid to admit she’s also passionate about donuts, Hallmark movies and the spa. Danielle has written three family meal time devotionals, a women’s book and Bible Study and a couples devotional. They, along with much of her inspirational writing and yummy recipes can be found at daniellemacaulay.com.
Danielle Macaulay
MEET OUR BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
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Joyce Klumpenhouwer
Kids Ministry Director, Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church
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Connie Maier
Associate Pastor, Glencairn MB Church
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Sara McKnight
Program Supervisor, Ray of Hope Community Centre
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Vanessa Ploc
Chapter Director of Safe Families Canada | Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge
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Tamille Richardson
Pastor, Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship
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Mandy Young
MC, RP (Qualifying)
Breakout Sessions
Walk & Pray
Connie Maier | Associate Pastor, Glencairn MB Church
God's heart for our community flourishes when we pray for our neighbours. One way to make prayer come alive is to walk and pray. In this session, we will take a brief look at a Scriptural foundation of prayer walking and then put it into practice as we walk the streets nearby. We will practice recognizing where the Kingdom of Jesus is already at work around us, using Scripture, observation and creativity to pray with intention and boldness. Come prepared to walk outdoors for part of our time together.
Sharing Your Faith in Everyday Life
Joyce Klumpenhouwer | Kids Ministry Director, Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church
Do you have a desire to share Jesus with your friends, co-workers, and family, but don't know where to start? In this breakout session, Joyce will talk about how to share your faith in everyday life using some examples of her own experiences, scripture and using 3 Disciple Making concepts.
Bridges out of Poverty
Sara McKnight | Program Supervisor, Ray of Hope Community Centre
What could it look like for us, as a community, to better understand poverty—and respond in ways that bring hope, dignity, and lasting change? This breakout introduces the Bridges Out of Poverty framework, helping us grow in awareness of the social and economic challenges many individuals and families face. Together, we’ll explore the different factors that contribute to poverty and begin to imagine how we can be part of building communities where everyone has the opportunity to flourish. This is an invitation to listen, learn, and be equipped to love our neighbours with greater compassion, wisdom, and purpose.
Faithfulness in the Middle of It
Mandy Young | MC, RP (Qualifying)
For much of my life, I’ve worn the role of the helper, walking with others through difficult seasons, a passion that drove me into my career. Yet, over the past six years, God has invited me into a deeply personal journey where I’ve witnessed His sustaining faithfulness firsthand. Through a life changing health diagnosis and the beauty and heartbreak of becoming a mother to a son who required open heart surgery, I’ve experienced both joy and profound hardship. Through this, I’ve come to know God’s presence in a deeper way. In this session, I’ll share how God has been present through it all. My prayer is that you’ll leave encouraged, reminded of His faithfulness, and hopeful about the fruit that can grow even in seasons marked by grief and uncertainty.
The Unexpected Path to Joy
Vanessa Ploc | Chapter Director of Safe Families Canada | Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge
When life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped, joy can feel distant or even lost. But what if the path back isn’t where you expect? In this breakout, we’ll explore how encountering and living out God’s Khesed, His faithful and compassionate love, can lead to a joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances. Grounded in Psalm 145:13–21 and shaped through story and reflection, this session offers a gentle, practical invitation to step into a life that sees, moves toward, and stays with others and in doing so, experience deeper connection, purpose, and lasting joy.
Open Hands: Learning to Surrender
Tamille Richardson | Pastor, Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship
We all want to follow Jesus. But if we’re honest, there are often parts of our lives that we hold onto a little more tightly—things like our time, our comfort, our relationships, and our plans. We want the life Jesus offers, but surrender can feel costly, and sometimes risky. In this breakout, we’ll take some time to reflect on what it looks like to trust Jesus with our whole lives. Together, we’ll take an honest look at what often gets in the way, explore some of the questions that help us move toward surrender, and consider what it might look like to open our hands and step into the life Jesus is inviting us into.
Ways to Serve at Flourish
Flourish is a special day in the life of our church, and it takes many helping hands to create a welcoming and meaningful experience for everyone who attends.
If you’d like to be part of serving this year, there are a number of ways to get involved—from helping with setup, registration, food service, and cleanup, to contributing homemade baked goods for our breakfast and snack tables. Whether you have a little time or love to bake, your help makes a real difference in creating a space where women can gather, connect, and encounter Jesus together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Flourish will be hosted at our Waterloo Site: 245 Lexington Road, Waterloo.
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Doors open and sign in starts at 8:30AM. There will be coffee, tea, and baked goods available. The first session begins at 9AM.
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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!
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You bet! Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available throughout the day, and a full brunch/lunch will be provided in the lower auditorium.
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Our Family Room will be open and available for nursing moms to use throughout the day.
