Who Do I Say I Am? – Giving Voice to Our Sacred Story (In-Person Program)
May 30 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT
I would like to express my deep gratitude to Rev. Sandra. The experience was both insightful and deeply moving. Listening to each woman share her journey and perspective reminded me of the power that comes from showing up with authenticity and courage. The honesty, care, and openness that filled the space created a truly meaningful sense of belonging and connection. It was a gift to witness and be part of such a compassionate and passionate community. I left feeling inspired, grounded, and more committed to honoring my own story while making room for the stories of others. – Laura Lindamore
Great opportunity for a multicultural spiritual experience that was a beautiful way for soul sisters to connect, commune and share our stories. – Bev Gorman
Rev. Sandra was a great facilitator and so at ease, compassionate, loving, and Present. Her demeanor set the tone for our time together and for all of us. I’m glad I decided to say “yes” to this workshop! – Freda Marie Brown
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When we reject the single story, when we realize that there is never a single story…we regain a kind of paradise. – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
We are thrilled to welcome back Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil for an expanded version of her popular retreat—Who Do I Say I Am? Sandra first offered this retreat at the Well as a half-day experience that left participants feeling inspired, grounded, and yearning for more.
Our lives are not linear, and the world is often too quick to dictate or impose its own lenses on the personal stories we carry. Yet the power of a person’s voice is theirs alone, and our hearts are privileged to receive their testimonies. We are more than a name, title, or circumstance. In this day-long retreat, we will explore how to choose a story to share that honors our identity, and how to listen intentionally—without judgement— to the stories of others.
Jesus asked Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” We are invited into that same sacred question. Let us dare to answer it as we affirm our voice, our identity, and our need to belong.
Sandra will gently invite participants to engage in a variety of contemplative practices, including journaling, meditative reflection, creative art, quiet sitting, prayer walking, and group conversation alongside the sanctity of telling and receiving personal, single stories. As the day unfolds, participants will be encouraged to courageously express their own voice in answering the question “Who do I say I am?” within a safe and sacred community.
How one chooses to share their chosen story is up to them. It may take the form of poetry, prose, drawing, painting, dance, or even silent mime. As God’s beloved, how we receive what is before us is its own testimony.
It is up to us to honor our story and share it as we wish it to be remembered. You are warmly welcomed to join Sandra and fellow seekers for this meaningful day of reflection, creativity, and connection—a journey of listening, belonging, and owning who you are. Please bring a bag lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
DATE: Saturday, May 30, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
COST: $70
REGISTRATION for this program is required and will close on 5/21/26. Please register early for planning purposes. Thank you! REGISTER HERE.
LOCATION: Well for the Journey – 120 W. Seminary Ave, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from programming@wellforthejourney.org at least 24 hours in advance of the start of your program. If you are unable to find the email, please check your SPAM or JUNK email folders. This email will include details to help you prepare for your program including any pertinent handouts, location information, and the ZOOM link for online programs. Please be sure you have received and read this email a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the start of the program. Thank you!
FACILITATOR: Sandra Dorsainvil
FACILITATOR BIO:
An ordained minister with American Baptist Churches-USA, Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil serves as a Ministry Coach and Women’s Group Retreat Facilitator with the Center for Career Development & Ministry. She offers ministry accompaniment to clergy and BIPOC women through her private consulting, CONNECT-SD, LLC. Rev. Dorsainvil is fluent in English and French and has had cross-cultural lived experiences in several countries in Africa, Europe, and North America. She brings over 35 years of human services, mental health, disability advocacy, group retreat facilitation, pastorate, national and international ministry engagements. Rev. Dorsainvil has worked in various ministry settings, post-secondary academic environments as well as state funded community organizations and faith-based mission agencies. Rev. Dorsainvil has advanced degrees in Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling and Pastoral ministry from Boston University and Boston College. She is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation. She is a published author of three devotionals, “Walk with Generosity,” “Beacons of Hope” and “Luces de Esperanza,” a co-author of a leader’s guide for leaders of short-term mission teams of volunteers, “Short-Term Mission Team Essentials – Together on The Journey,” as well as a regular contributor of articles to The Christian Citizen magazine. Rev. Dorsainvil embraces the ministry of presence in all interactions.
