OIL & CLAY
Vessels don’t make themselves – they are shaped from clay by a master’s hand, crafted with care and intention. Each one formed for purpose. Each one built to carry something greater than itself.
Some vessels crack. Some settle to merely appear whole rather than be filled, and others are filled with things they were never meant to carry. Still, we are not defined by what’s been broken, nor confined to the shelf of what once was.
We are living vessels – designed to carry the oil of His Spirit. We are filled with His presence and chosen to carry His glory. Formed not to contain the temporary, but to overflow with the eternal.
This is our preparation ground, a holy invitation to be emptied, restored, and refilled – to be made whole again and filled afresh with the oil of His Spirit. Together we come as living vessels, shaped by His hands, filled with His presence, and ready to pour out His power into our world.
Sistahood Details
Who is Sistahood for?
This is for every woman, including our young women! We’ve made a special youth price available so everyone can be part of it. Together, we are the Sistahood of LIFE – shaped in the Potter’s hands, carrying His oil to the world around us. So, invite your daughters, sisters, friends, mums, aunties, and grandmothers to come together and be part of what God is doing in and through the Sistahood of LIFE.
Dates
Friday 6 – Saturday 7 March 2026
Prices
Adults: $79
Youth: $49
The Sistahood Experience
Ladies, we're so excited for Sistahood in 2026! Hosted by Ps Melissa and Maree de Jong, we are thrilled and expectant for this gathering held especially for the women of our church. Over two evenings and one day, we’re leaning into what it means to be crafted by God, filled with His fresh oil, and designed to reflect His glory. Together, let’s encounter His presence, be refreshed by His Spirit, and step forward as the women of LIFE, overflowing with His strength and grace.
An Encounter with the Holy Spirit
Something incredible happens when the women of God gather – faith rises, breakthrough happens, and lives are changed. Experience faith-filled worship, a timely Word to empower you, and a fresh encounter with the life-changing presence of God.
Be Empowered and Encouraged
We’re excited to have Ps Alex Seeley from The Belonging Co (USA) bringing a fresh word that’s on her heart for the sistahood of LIFE. Hosted by Ps Melissa de Jong and Ps Maree de Jong, this will be a weekend filled with faith-building messages and Holy Spirit–led moments that will speak directly into your season.
Better Together!
It’s always a good time when the girls come together! Sistahood is a space to laugh, connect, and build friendships that strengthen your faith. You’ll be surrounded by women who inspire, encourage, and remind you that we’re better together.
Breakouts
This year, we’re creating intentional space to go deeper into conversations that really matter. Each breakout is designed to be a safe, faith-filled environment where you can learn, grow, and be encouraged alongside other women. You’ll be able to choose a breakout that speaks to your season:
The Oil from the Wilderness
Join Ps Maree de Jong as she shares what it’s like to walk through wilderness seasons – times of uncertainty, struggle, and stretching. Hear how God’s faithfulness never fails, even in the dry places, and discover the fresh anointing that flows from being pressed and refined. Be encouraged that even in the wilderness, God is working, shaping, and pouring out His life in you.
Restoring the Broken
A safe, grace-filled space to explore the challenges that don’t always get spoken about – struggles with comparison, relationships, mental health, and the pressures of faith. Discover how God meets us even when life feels messy. Be reminded you’re not alone, and that His love holds you exactly where you are. This session will be hosted by Liz Alexander and Ps Debs Hannah.
Who’s Calling the Shots?
A space for Miss Sistas (school years 7-13) to chat about identity, beauty, and relationships without all the confusing messages from culture. We’ll get real about what the world tells you versus what God says, and help you make choices that actually reflect who you are in Him. This session will be hosted by Ps Claire Ackermann and Aleesha McLaren.
Habits of Heaven
Discover how to build a life that makes room for God through simple, intentional practices. From gratitude and Sabbath to silence, solitude, and serving others, learn how small, everyday habits can open your heart to His presence and transform the way you live. This session will be hosted by Ps Katie Milgate and Jill Rangeley.
Programme
To help you plan your weekend, check out the key times and information below. A full, detailed programme will be shared closer to the event.
Friday 6 March
7pm – 9pm
• Check-in and site open from 5pm
• Dinner available for purchase onsite
Saturday 7 March
11am – 9pm
• Site and café open from 9:30am
• Lunch available for purchase onsite
• Free dinner provided
Guest Speaker
Ps Alex Seeley | The Belonging Co, USA
Ps Alex Seeley is a bold and insightful communicator of the Word. She openly shares how God’s power has transformed her own life and delights in seeing others encounter the Holy Spirit in life-changing ways. Alongside her husband Henry, she co-leads The Belonging Co, a vibrant church in Nashville, USA, known as a place where people find freedom and experience Jesus authentically. Ps Alex continues to travel, speak, and write, equipping the body of Christ worldwide. She and Henry live in Nashville with their two children.
Hosted By
Ps Melissa de Jong & Ps Maree de Jong
Ps Melissa de Jong is a passionate leader with a heart to see people experience God’s presence in real and transformative ways. Alongside her husband Luke, she serves as Senior Leader of LIFE and also leads the Worship and Creative Departments. She is honoured to host this new women’s gathering with Ps Maree – a time to unite, be refreshed, and celebrate the sistahood of LIFE.
Ps Maree de Jong is a compassionate communicator with a heart to see people encouraged to live out their calling and become all God created them to be. Together with her husband Paul, she is the Founding Pastor of LIFE and the founder of the Sistas Women’s Conference, which, for more than 20 years, has seen tens of thousands of women impacted by God’s truth, grace, and love.
'But we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not for ourselves.'
2 Corinthians 4:7