Presbyterian
Women
Activities
Carol Allen checks in guests for the Presbyterian Women’s September 2005 luncheon.
A Presbyterian woman . . . top >
.
. . belongs. She has chosen to be a member of the church-wide organization
of Presbyterian Women, which was formed in 1988 by action of the voting
representatives.
. . . is never alone.
Presbyterian Women are organized and recognized Church-wide. They connect
with each other in circles within each congregation, from each governing
body to the others, ecumenically with women in other denominations and with
the world through their commitment to mission.
. . . is a woman
with a past. Presbyterian Women have a rich heritage, with roots
in the 19th-century women's missionary societies organized in our predecessor
denominations. While women were active in mission and responsive to Christ's
call, women were not represented in Presbyterian polity until 1930, when
ordination (as elder) was first allowed to women. The first female deacons
and elders were elected to serve in our church in 1984.
. . . is in the
majority. More than half of all members of the Presbyterian Church
are women; more than 300,000 have chosen to be members of PW.
. . . believes in
her mission. The constitution of Presbyterian Women is the constitution
of the Presbyterian Church (USA), which consists of the Book of Confessions
and the Book of Order. Presbyterian Women have characteristics such as
power
(from the Holy Spirit),
persistence
(in prayer and Bible Study),
peacemaking
(and work for justice),
creativity,
circular relationships,
and many other qualities that make us ideal church leaders, organizers,
and participants.
— Julene B. McPhaul, PW Moderator, 2005-6
Officers
Presbyterian Women Executive Council Members, 2005–2006 top >
| Office | Current Officeholder | |
|---|---|---|
| Moderator | Jan Anderson | |
| Moderator-Elect | Shelia Alexander | |
| First Vice Moderator | Karen DeVane | |
| Second Vice Moderator | Linda Burwell | |
| Recording Secretary | Joan Robertson | |
| Communicating Secretary | Norma Fountain | |
| Treasurer | Glynda Westerbeek | |
| Historian | Marilyn Jordan | |
| Spiritual Nurture | Ginger Beatty | |
| Special Giving | Judith Schunk | |
| Ecumenical Communicator | Cathy Moss | |
| Creative Ministry/Leadership | De Dollar Jenny McLeod | |
| Search (Nominating) | Joan Cassilly Elaine Goodwin |
Join Us!
Events! top >
General Meeting
We all look forward to a year of spiritual growth as we concentrate
on enhancing our prayer life. This year's theme is "Praying – Key to Faith." Join us
as we pray and share together.
You are invited to our General Meeting and prayer service, beginning at
11:15 a.m. on September 18. We'll meet first for a prayer
service in the Chapel, and a luncheon meeting will follow in Memorial Hall.
Guest speaker Mildred Dillon will emphasize our theme, "Praying . . . Key to Faith," as
she shares her thoughts on prayer.
Van service will be available at 10:30 a.m. from Glenaire & 10:45 a.m.
from Westminster. Reservations can be made through your circle or by calling the church
office. Please make your reservation by September 13, and indicate your
need for nursery or van service.
Regular Meetings
We offer monthly opportunities
for fellowship, Bible Study, mission projects and program support. Our membership
is open to all women of the church.
CIRCLE MEETINGS
Second Sunday, Monday, and/or Tuesday of each month.
Circles meet nine times during
the year.
MONDAY Circle 1 (nursery provided)
10:00 a.m. – Church Circles 2, 3
10:30 a.m. – Church Circle 4 (light lunch)
10:45 a.m. – Church Circle 5 (dinner)
5:30 p.m. – Church Circle 6 (Cary–dinner)
6:00 p.m. – Glenaire
TUESDAY Circle 7
10:30 a.m. – Member Homes Circle 8 (light dinner)
6:30 p.m. – Member Homes
SUNDAY Circle 9 (light dinner)
5:30 p.m. – Church
NON–TRADITIONAL CIRCLES
Circle 10 (couples)
Second Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. – Member Homes
Circle 11 (email only)
GENERAL MEETINGS
Third Mondays in September, December, March, and May
September 18 – Fall Annual Meeting
December 18 – Holiday Dinner/Meeting
for Presbyterian Men and Women
March 19 – Honorary Life/Memorial
Membership Meeting
May 21 – 85th Birthday Celebration
Schedule for General Meetings, 2006-2007
December 2006 --- Circles 5, 8, 10
March 2007 --- Circles 1, 4, 6
May 2007 --- Circles 3, 9
CIRCLE PROJECTS 2005–2006
Judy Schunk is the Coordinator for special circle projects. These include
the following:
Bolivian Mission
Building Together
Pride for Parent Store
Dorothea Dix Forgotten Patients
FPC Community Outreach Programs
FPC Friendship Fund
JobStart
Kairos
Loaves & Fishes
Meals on Wheels
Miriam's Basket
Pennies For Hunger
Prison Match
Prison Ministries
SAFEchild
Sanctuary Endowment Fund
Support Works
The Healing Place
Triangle Reading Service
Urban Ministries
Visions of Tomorrow
Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network
Women's Center