Presbyterian Women

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.”

 

2023 Birthday Offering 

https://youtu.be/FDOKs8O1Ot4

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

 

2023 Thank Offering

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX-vMbSCfe4&feature=youtu.be

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 

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

Newsletters

PW of the Synod of the Northeast: “The Lighthouse”

 

PW of the Albany Presbytery: Summer 2023, Winter 2023

 

Helpful Links

• Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Northeast
• Churchwide Presbyterian Women