Presbyterian Women
2011-2012 Moderator: Donna Mason
Presbyterian Women (PW) is a church-wide organization whose membership is open to all women. Presbyterian Women members are those who choose to participate in or be supportive of Presbyterian Women in any way. PW intentionally seeks the membership of women from all racial and ethnic groups so that the organization may reflect a vision of the whole church as a community of mutual interdependence in which diversity contributes to wholeness.
What's the purpose of Presbyterian Women?
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
- to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
- to support the mission of the church worldwide
- to work for justice and peace, and
- to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.
Presbyterian Women Circles
Circles are small groups that gather regularly to provide an inclusive, caring community of women. Each circle is an integral part of PW and is encouraged to use PW resources to strengthen this connection.
A circle is where:
- faith is nurtured and growth takes place through worship, study, fellowship, and outreach
- women are challenged to stretch beyond their limits
- women move beyond the safe places of life, reaching out to others
- Christian leadership is born, nurtured, and sent forth into ministry
Circle Meetings are held monthly in the parlor:
- Day Circle . . . 2nd Monday @ 9:30 am (childcare is provided)
- Night Circle . . . 2nd Monday @ 7:30 pm
Day Circle . . . 2nd Tuesday at 9:30am
This year's study will center around Soul Feast by Marjorie J. Thompson. The spiritual disciplines in this book are simple practices that will help train us in faithfulness and show us how to satisfy our spiritual hunger. The author concentrates on one discipline per chapter and provides many practical ideas of how we can strengthen our daily Christian life and deepen our relationship with God. The text is beautifully mingled with quotations and excerpts from scripture that illuminate her discussion, as well as questions that encourage us to pause amidst the busyness of life and moments of quiet and reflection. By reading on our own and then talking about the book together, we will be able to reflect on our individual and collective spiritual life and grow in faithfulness.
2011 Honorary Life Membership Information
2011-2012 PW Full Schedule for Leaders
2011-2012 PW Brochure
