Presbyterian Women (PW) is an independent organization within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of more than 300,000 women. It offers women in the church meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community of women. Presbyterian Women was created in 1988 with the reunited Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Women has a structure similar to that of PCUSA, in that there are groups called Circles at the Congregation level and Coordinating Teams at the Presbytery, Synod and Church-wide levels.
PW Purpose
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 2021 Churchwide Business meeting and Gathering of Presbyterian Women was held virtually. The theme for the Gathering was “Rejoice in Hope” based on Romans 12:12–13,“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.”
Birthday Offering of Presbyterian Women
The Birthday Offering is a PW offering received in the spring of each year to celebrate the blessings in the lives of Presbyterian Women. The offering funds up to five projects that are not included in ongoing General Assembly mission support, such as agricultural development, child care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling, economic justice, elderly care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence and women’s concerns.
For additional information and to download the application form, click here
Thank Offering
The Thank Offering is a PW offering collected in the fall of each year that gives women a tangible way to express their gratitude for the special blessings in their lives. The offering funds projects such as agricultural development, child care, community organization, criminal justice, drug counseling, economic justice, elderly care, employment training, homelessness, literacy, violence and women’s concerns. At least 40% of this offering supports health ministries throughout the world. The remaining 60% funds new creative ideas for mission.
For additional information and to download the application form, click here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thurs, June 16 to Sat. June 18:
The Horizons 2022 Bible Study Workshop “Celebrating the Sabbath” will be led by its author, Carol Bechtel, at Stony Point Center. There is Zoom presentation, for which there is no cost on Fri, June 17 from
Wed. Sept 21, 10 am -1 pm: Fall Gathering of Presbyterian women in the Albany Presbytery at the Schoharie United Presbyterian Church Click here for more info!
Fri, Oct 14 to Sat, Oct 15: Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Northeast Fall Gathering, location TBA
Presbyterian Women Circles in the Presbytery of Albany
First Presbyterian Church of Hudson Falls
Hamilton Union Presbyterian Church
Mayfield Central Presbyterian Church
Roessleville Presbyterian Church
Schoharie United Presbyerian Church
Valatie Prebyterian Church
West Charlton United Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Albany
Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Northeast Newsletter
For earlier editions, go to the Presbyterian Women Newsletter Page
Presbyterian Women in the Albany Presbytery Newsletter
