Presbyterian Women, 2010-2011
Did you know that when you become a member of First Presbyterian Church you are automatically welcomed into a group of supportive, caring women called Presbyterian Women, or PW? Helping you find your place and feeling connected to our larger church through small study groups called "circles" is one of the goals of PW. These groups not only provide a place for you to make lasting friendships, but they also will help nurture your spiritual life, enhance your prayer life, engage in outreach projects and provide for you a time to relax and just have fun together.

Special Annual Events for All Women, 2010-2011
You are invited to participate in our four general lunch or dinner gatherings as well as our spring retreat during the coming year. These events can give a newcomer a feel for the work and fellowship of PW. Information about each gathering can be found in the church publications prior to each event. Listed below are the five events and the dates for each. We hope you'll want to join us!

CLICK HERE to register and pay for events.

• September 14, 11:30 a.m. - PW Fall Gathering Luncheon 
• December 2, 11:30 a.m. - PW Advent Communion and Luncheon  
• March 2, 5:30 p.m. - PW Missions Dinner
• April 8-10 - PW Retreat, Laurel Ridge Retreat Center, Laurel Ridge, NC
• May 11, 5:30 p.m. - PW Birthday Dinner 

CLICK HERE then download attachment for a copy of the PW Happenings newsletter.

Small Study Group Opportunities
Our hope is that in addition to the larger events, you will choose to join one of the small study groups (circles). They meet once a month (October - May) and at various times-- morning, afternoon and evening. Many choices of study are available. Ashley Robertson (704.333.5379), Presbyterian Women's New Member Chair, will contact you to answer any questions you may have about PW and to assist you in selecting the right circle. Listed below are the studies the circles have chose to study from this year:

Studies Chosen for 2010-2011

Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope For Today, by Barbara Rossing
Faith Doubt and Courage: Fifteen Great People of Faith And What We can Learn From Them, by John R. Tyson
Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl: Living the Faith after Bible Class is Over, by Lysa Terkuerst
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver

Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team 2010-2011

• Gibbs Ives - Moderator
• Marilyn Armstrong - Moderator-Elect
• Page Hull - Recording Secretary
• Martha McCall - Corresponding Secretary
• Frances Campbell - Treasurer
• Janet Lyman - Assistant Treasurer
• Pattie Spearman, Martha Boyce - Co-Historians
• Ashley Robertson & Kristina Hoops - New Member Chair and Co-Chair
• Wardie Martin - Search Chair