Presbyterian Women

Circles 1, 2, and 3 of Presbyterian Women (PW) began meeting in September and continue to welcome all women to join us. This year we will explore what it means to hear God's call using this year’s Bible study Above and Beyond: Hearing God's Call in Jonah and Ruth. Two copies are available in the library for loan, so don’t hesitate to join circle at your convenience. For circle meetings dates and locations, please contact us (apc@arlingtonpresbyterian.org).

Our Purpose as 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,
Support the mission of the church worldwide,
Work for justice and peace and
Build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Who Are Presbyterian Women and What Do We Do?

We are women of all ages, interests, backgrounds, and talents who have one thing in common: the desire to make a difference here at Arlington Presbyterian Church, in our community, and the world. The sharing we do helps us care about and support each other in special ways. We have three areas of emphasis: Faith, Mission, and Fellowship.

Our Faith is the backbone of our organization and we actively seek to develop it through discussion and Bible study.
Our commitment to Mission is shown by our participation in projects to help our own church, the community, and the church world-wide.
The monthly Circle meetings and our other gatherings provide ideal settings for Christian Fellowship.

Presbyterian Women demonstrate their commitment to be an inclusive caring community of women ministry to others by:

Serving as a communication network to notify Circle & other APC members & friends about congregational emergencies
Providing assistance, such as food & transportation, to APC families during illness or in the event of death
Assisting the Congregational Care Ministry Team in coordinating & carrying out receptions after memorials services & other special events
Hosting coffee hours after worship
Coordinating the Blanket Sunday Offering to provided warm blankets to those who need them around the world and here in our area
Supporting Guest House, a halfway house for female offenders in Alexandria
Providing bandages & hospital gowns for mission hospitals in third world countries.

How Do I Join a Circle?

Find the listed Circle time that best suits your schedule. Contact us for specific information about a circle and its meeting location. Each lesson is self-contained and Lent is a great time to try a circle out. We have three circles and all women are invited and encouraged to join in this study (fellowship and food too!) at one of the monthly meetings listed below:

Circle # 1

1st Thursday of each month

10:00 am

Geneva Lounge

Circle #2

3rd Sunday of each month

7:00 pm

Geneva Lounge

Circle # 3

2nd Sunday of each month

2:30 pm

Geneva Lounge

For more information and study aids, click on the the PC (USA) website at:

http://www.pcusa.org/pcusa/horizons/biblestudies/whatshesaid/wssindex.htm

The APC Library also has two copies of this year's Bible study available for anyone who would like to borrow it or read it in the library.

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