Women have been a life source for the Presbyterian Church for hundreds of years. Names change, groups shift their priorities, but mission has always been the voice of Presbyterian Women.
Gathering is a term specific to our time together to share Christ in our midst and story in His presence. Our Fall Gathering gives us an opportunity for leadership training and fellowship at the Church on the Mall on September 21.
Some say everyone who is Presbyterian is a Presbyterian Woman. All are invited to this ministry, but you can recognize a Presbyterian Woman as she lives our Purpose within her congregation and beyond the walls of her church building.
Adopted in 1994 at the Churchwide Gathering in Ames, Iowa, the Purpose states:
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 (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s Kingdom.
The Reverend Meagan Manas says, “Our work for justice and peace has flourished over the past 25 years. Presbyterian Women are taking action to end human trafficking. We have committed ourselves to antiracism training. We have grown aware of the ways injustice harms the image of God in our brothers and sisters around the world. And we are still learning.”
PW Moderators are invited to our Coordinating Team Meeting on August 27 at the Presbytery Office at 10:30 a.m. Information related to the Fall Gathering will appear in the next issue of the e-news. Contact jwbpeace@yahoo.com with questions or registration for events.
More information: Go to www.pcusa.org/pw