PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN NEWS!

Since the establishment of the Presbyterian church in the United States in 1789, women have met in small groups to repond to the needs of the congregation and the community.  The name and organization of church women's groups changed through the years, but the current design of Presbyterian Women became effective in 1988, following the reunion of the United Presbyterian Church of the USA and the Presbyterian Church of the US in 1983.


Presbyterian Women (PW) membership is open to all women in the church.  PW members are those who choose to participate in or be supportive of PW in any way.  PW determines its own leadership and is responsible to the Session.

Circles are small groups that meet regularly, usually once a month, September - May, to provide an inclusive, caring community of women.  Each circle is an integral part of PW.  Circle chairs are elected, appointed, or volunteered by each circle annually.  Circles meet for Bible study, mission and issue studies, and to develop prayer life, engage in service projects, and explore particular responsibilities.  For example, FPC circles plan gatherings, decorate the sanctuary at Christmas and Easter, prepare Holy Week lunches, provide refreshments for bereaved families, and at Christmas send gifts to residents of Presbyterian Homes and collect toys for children.  All women are invited to join a circle.

You can exlore the circles by clicking on the PW subheadings.


Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team

Moderator, Patsy Hand
Vice Moderator, Elaine Bailey
Secretary, Gam Foster
Treasurer, Carolyn Nettles
Historian, Peggy Fryer
Mission Coordinator, Anita Henson
Columbia Fellowship Circle, Betsy Hammet
Member at Large, Jeanette Martin


Presbyterian Women Circle Chairs

TNT, Glenda Howard
Tuesday MornENG, Gam Foster
Mary and Martha, Marion Leach
Tuesday Evening, Amber Cheslak
Geneva, Whitney McDaniel