Safe Communites will hold a "Journey With Tamar" retreat for adult survivors of child sexual abuse on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster.

Attendees will discuss the Old Testament story of Tamar, daughter of King David, and what the story tells them about healing, resilience, and hope. Through art, journaling, and discussion, participants will explore how their stories relate to surviving and resilience. The retreat will be facilitated by Andrea Stoner Leaman, MSW, program manager for Safe Communities, and Linda Crockett, director of Safe Communities.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the retreat will be held in a large meeting hall. All participants must wear a face covering at all times and maintain social distance. Attendance is limited to 20 persons.

Registration is required by Sunday, Jan. 31. There is no cost for this retreat due to funding from the LMC Legacy Foundation. For more information and to register, readers may visit http://www.safecommunitiespa.org or call 717-560-9989. Additional information about future retreats, virtual Circle of Hope psychoeducational support groups, workshops ,and other programs offered by Safe Communities are also available at the aforementioned website.

The vision of Safe Communites, a Lancaster organization, is "communities where all children and teens are free from sexual abuse and survivors are empowered to live healthly, joyful and vibrant lives."