PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (PW)
Presbyterian Women at First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia is a vibrant community of faith where women come together to grow spiritually, serve others, and support one another through ministry, study, and prayer. Whether you are new to the church or a longtime member, there is a place for you here.
PW CIRCLES​
All women at First Presbyterian Church are invited to participate in one of several circles: some meet regularly for prayer, study, mission, friendship, and other activities (active circles), and others support the church and community in other ways (service circles). Each circle has its own unique personality and schedule; find the one that fits your rhythm of life. Active circles typically meet monthly from September through May.
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Presbyterian Women activities and functions are overseen by the Presbyterian Women’s Council, which includes a moderator, various committee chairs, and a representative from each circle.
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​OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
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Bereavement Hospitality Services – providing a meal for the family of a deceased member before or after the funeral or memorial service.
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Casserole Care – providing a frozen meal to a family where there has been illness or hospitalization.
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Sewing Ministry – providing prayer shawls, knitted or crocheted items, and baby booties.
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Spiritual Nurture – providing handmade booties to new babies of church members, a book to new grandchildren of church members,
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College student members of the church receive gifts and encouragement from Presbyterian Women during their freshman year.
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Presbyterian Women serve the church in other ways, such as volunteering for help with the Lenten lunch, bloodmobiles, etc.
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Support for the Guatemala Microloan Program, assisting women entrepreneurs.
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Support for Black Mountain Home for Children with auction items for their Fall Festival.
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Presbyterian Women annually make cash donations to a variety of local nonprofits, especially those that support women and children and our Presbyterian Weekday School.
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Individual circles may support other benevolence projects.​​​
"Thank you for your donation in support of Catherine’s House. Your contribution enables us to carry out our mission of mercy which is to love and empower women and children who are experiencing homelessness through safe housing and services that build self-sufficiency." - Sarah G. Gray Chief Development and Communications Officer
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
Each year an Honorary Life Membership in the Presbyterian Women organization is conferred upon an individual in recognition of her faithful service in some area of the church's work and the work of Presbyterian Women. The person's selection is generally announced at the Birthday Luncheon in May. Please carefully consider nominating someone for this honor. Proposal forms and guidelines for a candidate are available at the Reception Desk. Previous Life Members are listed in the Women's Directory. If you nominated someone last year, and they did not win, there is no need to resubmit their nomination. We will consider it again for this year.
Please return the completed forms by March 15 to the Reception Desk or to Cathy Parrott.
Contact Cathy Parrott with any questions.
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Download the form to nominate someone.