I am Sue Foster, a writer, preacher, retreat leader, counselor, wife, mother, volunteer chaplain, daughter, sister, friend. I completed my Doctor of Ministry degree at Hartford Seminary in 2014. My thesis focused on theologies of hospitality and how to live out the inclusive Spirit of our welcoming God.  I have stepped away from active parish ministry and an enjoying exploring retirement.

My lifelong dream (inspired by my author-grandfather Robert Ormond Case and my author-professor brother Dr. David R. Foster), was to write a book that would inspire and help others in ministry. My book Retreats to Go: Twelve Creative Programs that Renew and Refresh was published in July 2018. This easy-to-use book provides everything needed for a retreat or small-group gathering. Scripture-based programs with discussion questions, worship materials, music suggestions, activities, and craft ideas are provided – just add your group and you’re ready to go!  Available on Amazon and direct from the publisher.

Here’s a few things you might like to know:

Full name: Susan Jane Foster. Everyone calls me Sue.

• Preferred footwear: none.
• Favorite color: red.
• Favorite time of day: early morning, watching the earth come alive, listening to the birds.
• Favorite types of exercise: walking, swimming, biking, yoga.
• Best way to regroup/restore my soul: writing in my journal (or my blog) and drinking a cup of hot tea with lemon.
• My husband and I decided to get married after we knew each other for 5 weeks. We’ll be celebrating 34 years together in October.
• My life is defined by the three covenants I juggle:
  • The covenant of ordination (in the United Church of Christ)
  • The covenant of marriage (to Roger Solomon)
  • The covenant of parenthood (to Dan, Rachel, and Jacob)
• I am grateful to my parents for forcing me to go Sunday School every week (hated it) and thankful they allowed me to attend youth group and junior choir, which I loved.
• My two older brothers organized family and friends to build a log cabin in the remote woods of Vermont. It is a favorite place for retreat, reflections, and family gatherings.
• My best friend and I have known each other our mothers were pregnant at the same time. She’s the sister I always longed for.
• I grew up in a tiny house on top of a big hill. It’s given me a lifelong appreciation of simplicity and a good view.

And just one more…

• I love M&M’s.
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