Who Do I Say That I Am?: It's Time to Own My Own Story
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 more than a name, title or circumstance. Jesus asks of Peter, “Who do you say that I am?” How can we answer that same question for ourselves with authenticity? Who do we say that we are? Who better to answer the question than ourselves? The novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warns us about falling into the trap of a single story. Our life is not linear and what we share about our story can be multi-faceted. Others may be too quick at modifying, erasing or at times de-valuing our story. As God’s beloved, and with the rich community of this gathering, we can start – or refuel - the process of owning our story. Join experienced and gifted coach, consultant, author, minister, group and retreat leader, Sandra Dorsainvil, on this meaningful journey of owning your story. Through contemplative practices, group conversations, and journaling, Sandra will invite your recognition of your story. You will then have an opportunity to write, speak, or creatively present your own story as led by Spirit in the safety of spiritual community. It is up to us to own our story and speak it, as we want it to be remembered. You are warmly welcomed to join Sandra and fellow seekers to ponder your story. Join us!
DATE: Saturday, November 1, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
COST: Early Bird Discount (purchased by 9/28/25) - $45; Regular Cost (purchased 9/29/25 and after) - $55
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.