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 Presbyterian Women meet monthly (September-June) for prayer, Bible study, and Christian fellowship. All women of the church are invited to participate in these small groups called circles. 

 

Morning Circles

Ruth Circle   meets the first Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the home of a member or in the church MPR. Many of us are in the older stages of life, but our younger members refresh and enlighten us. We use the study book from Horizons.  We participate in mission projects as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas projects. Our lives are enriched by our wide-ranging discussions, fellowship and caring for one another. We welcome others who would like to join us.  The circle representative is Clara Richcreek, 703-273-2920, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Martha Circle   meets the first Thursday at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the church parlor. Childcare can be arranged.  We welcome all to our circle and place special emphasis on outreach to women and children in the community. In the past, we have followed the Presbyterian Women Horizons study and shared discussion leader duties. A theme is determined each year. A nice brunchy snack is shared during the meeting. At Christmas and at the end of the program year in the spring we meet at a local restaurant for lunch. We are representative of many stages in the life of a woman. All are welcome to learn, have fellowship, and grow in your faith with us!  The circle representative is Ann Koch, 703-493-8033, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

 

Rachel Circle   meets the second Tuesday 9:45 a.m. to noon in the church parlor. We have refreshments, then Bible study, fellowship and sharing personal concerns. We take turns leading Bible study which is Hebrews for 2011.  The circle supports the Main Street Child Development Center with Christmas, birthday and special needs. We have also helped with the Homeless Hypothermia dinners and led an adult class for Heroes Week in 2010.  Anyone is welcome to join our group.  The circle representative is  Nancy Martin, 703-639-0160,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Esther Circle   meets the third Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for social with the meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor or, occasionally, at the home of a member. We enjoy fellowship with each other and help and support each other's spiritual growth through Bible study and service.  The circle representative is Ednamae Trevey, 703-293-2904,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

 Evening Circles

 

Sarah Circle   meets the first Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at a member's home or the church parlor.  Bible study is accompanied by fellowship, friendship, networking, laughter, community mission and a prayer circle. We enjoy potluck dinners in February and at the end of the year. New members are always welcome!  The circle representative is Renna Jordan, 703-239-0794, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Elizabeth Circle  meets the second Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the home of a member or the church parlor.  Our group includes women of diverse backgrounds, ages and life stages who share a love of learning and growing in faith and a concern for social justice issues. We also just enjoy each other’s company as we share dessert and informal discussions. Come join us as we learn from and encourage each other.  The circle representative is Ava Wolfram, 703-620-5054, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Elizabeth Circle is inactive until September, 2012.

 

Mary Circle   meets the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the homes of members.  Our circle is a tapestry of ages. Members are stay-at-home moms, working professionals, and retirees. We enjoy Bible study, fellowship and friendship. We also look for any excuse to eat, whether it be the first or the last meeting of the year or Christmas.  The circle representative is  Kris Richmond, 703-689-0386, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .net

 

 

NO MORE SUPERWOMAN:  BECOMING CENTERED WOMAN

Retreat for All Women, Sunday, January 22, 2012

The retreat theme was moving toward wholistic health by centering ourselves spiritually, setting priorities, and achieving balance in our lives by becoming empowered women.  We discussed women at different stages of life’s journey--young singles struggling with identity questions, young marrieds struggling with dual careers and whether to become parents, middle age woman sandwiched between aging parents and teenagers, older woman caring for husbands and grandchildren and those who have achieved balance in life from whom we can learn.   

We had 69 women present on an icy day!  41 Circle Members and 28 Non-Circle Members which was 40% of the attendance. The retreat was a huge success in every way!  Thanks to the Retreat Planning Committee (Abigail Evans, Jessica Tate, Carol Barrett, Serena Mercer, Renna Jordan, Patsie Libby, Nancy Martin, and Heidi Whitesel) who worked so well together and was the secret of our success.  Planning and execution came together at the right time and our goals and vision for bringing the women of FPC together was filled with the Holy Spirit and truly used the gifts of all the women involved.  Dr. Abigail Rian Evans, Theological Associate at FPC, and Rev. Jessica Tate, our Associate Pastor, made wonderful presentations and the small groups were a big hit with facilitators:  Nancy Ashley, Lois Bingham, Mary Ann Campbell, Brenda Cheadle, Polly Harris, Claudia Raaberg, and Ednamae Trevey.

Watch for future events which will be generated

from ideas developed at the retreat.