Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women (PW) is an organization within the greater PC(USA) church where women live out their faith in a community of caring and hope. We have a proud history of involvement in our local church, the PC(USA) church, and in our local community.
You become a member of PW as soon as you join the church and are able to participate in all the ministries, outreach, and offerings that PW organizes.
Our goal is for you to be involved in the things we doing throughout the year so you can make new friends, build deeper relationships, support others, and join in our support of our community partners.
Giving to Presbyterian Women
To make a pledge, you will need to log into your Realm account. Go to Giving > +Pledge > PW’s 2021-2022 Pledge Campaign.
To make a one-time or recurring gift to PW use the button below.
For Our Church, Community, and Each Other
Presbyterian Women is one of the most active and vibrant leadership groups within First Presbyterian Church. We strive to create a community where women come together to support the church’s mission to be For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte.
We work in our local community.
We support one another and the church through congregational care.
We participate in small groups where your spiritual life is nurtured, and larger congregational events.
Groups & Gatherings
PW offers a selection of small groups, traditionally called “Circles” (times vary), to provide a place for fellowship, Christian Formation, and to participate in outreach ministries.
In addition, PW gathers together for larger events throughout the year where we welcome friends, family, neighbors, and members of the community to join in friendship and fellowship. These annual events held throughout the year include the PW Retreat, Advent Communion Service and Luncheon, Spring Birthday Dinner, and Fall Gathering.
PW Retreat
APRIL 29-MAY 1 | KANUGA CONFERENCE CENTER IN HENDERSONVILLE, NC
Make plans to attend the long-awaited women’s retreat in the beautiful mountains of Hendersonville, NC. Join friends old and new on this weekend of inspiration lead by the Reverend Dr. Jan Edmiston, General Presbyter, The Presbytery of Charlotte. The theme of the weekend is “This is your Brain on JOY.” Registration is online March 1- April 15, 2022, or in person on Sunday mornings. The cost for the weekend is $299 for a double room and $379 for a single room. Meals are included in the fee. We hope to see you in the mountains!
PW Birthday Dinner
MAY 5 | 5:30-7 P.M. | WOOD FELLOWSHIP HALL
The annual Birthday Dinner celebrates the past year and anticipates the year to come. The evening will begin with a panel of speakers who will provide updates on the sanctuary and welcome center. We will recognize honorary life memberships, install new officers, and collect an offering that will go towards homelessness and hunger. Register online April 1-27 or in person on Sunday mornings. The cost is $12 per person.
Fellowship and Appetizers in Courtyard: 5:30-6 p.m.
Dinner and Program: 6-7 p.m.
Circle 3
Study: “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” by A.C. Brown
Meeting: Second Tuesday of the month
Circle 4
Study: “What My Grandmothers Taught Me”
Led by: Church staff
Meeting: Second Monday of the month
Circle 5
Study: “God: Stories,” edited by C. Michael Curtis
Led by: Rev. Chuck Williamson
Meeting: First Monday of the month
Circle 6
Study: “Sermon on the Mount Workbook,” by John Stott
Led by: Julia McLean
Meeting: First Tuesday of the month
Circle 9
Study: “Tattoos on the Heart,” by Father Gregory Boyle
Led by: Heather Herring
Meeting: Second Thursday of the month
Circle 10
Study: “Reading John for Dear Life: A Spiritual Walk with the Fourth Gospel”
Led by: Rev. Mary Margaret Porter
Meeting: First Tuesday of the month
Circle 11
Fellowship circle
Circle 12
Study: “Always a Guest,” by Barbara Brown Taylor
Meeting: First Tuesday of the month
Circle 13
Study: “Always a Guest,” by Barbara Brown Taylor
Meeting: First Tuesday of the month
Circle 14
Fellowship circle
Meeting: Third Thursday of the month
Circle 15
Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire,” by Jen Hatmaker
Led by: Suzy Nurkin
Meeting: Second Monday of the month
Annual Events
Fall Gathering
Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 12:30 p.m.
Advent Communion Service
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.
Sharon Towers Valentine Cookie Event
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
PW Women’s Retreat at Kanuga Conference Center
April 29-May 1, 2022
PW Birthday Dinner
Thursday May 5, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.
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