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Women's Ministries

The Women's Ministries Committee seeks to:

• Be a witness to the ministry of Jesus Christ,
• Engage in ministries with and to the women of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon on issues related to women,
• Provide opportunities for the spiritual growth of all women.
We do this because we envision and support the wholeness of the church and the world that is strengthened by women who are full partners in life, leadership, and ministry.

Meeting Dates:
3rd Monday of the month
4:30 PM

A Program Committee

Committee Members: 9

CHAIR - Heidi Longwell
VICE CHAIR - Rev. Mae Hicks

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Class of 2008
Ragland, Clarissa
Schafer, Eleanor

Class of 2009
Hartwell, Christi
Longwell, Heidi
Schneider, Wanda

Class of 2010
Danforth, Mary
Green, Georgia

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Women's Ministries Retreat
Meeting God at the Borders
"...to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Fri., Apr 18 - Sun.,, Apr 20, 2008
Bison Ranch Conference Center

Join us in beautiful Heber-Overgaard, Arizona for Fellowship, Food and Fun.
$160 per person
printable flyer and registration form

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Joan Fenton works with religious professionals and church groups within the Presbytery, leading domestic violence awareness and prevention classes at any location.

Workshops include:
• Training on the religious issues of domestic violence
• Providing tools and a resource kit for effective pastoral care to victims, offenders and their families
• Assisting in the development of prevention strategies and policies for congregations
• Ideas and study areas for adults who are concerned about our most vulnerable populations: children, youth and the elderly

To schedule a workshop for your church or for more information about domestic violence awareness and resources, contact Joan at rfenton5@juno.com or at (602)942-0504

Mission Yearbook - Appendix 2008
Women's Ministry Committee

The Women's Ministries Committee seeks to:

• Be a witness to the ministry of Jesus Christ.
• Engage in ministries with and to the Women of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon, on issues related to women.
• Provide opportunities for the spiritual growth of all women. We do this because we envision and support the wholeness of the church and the world that is strengthened by women who are full partners in life, leadership and ministry.

The Women's Ministries Committee aims to fulfill this mission by: offering women's retreat open to all women of the Presbytery, offering other education opportunities on topics relevant to women, including domestic violence, at the Big Event and other events, offering information through a display table at Presbytery meetings, and purchasing resources for the Resource Center that can be available to all churches in the Presbytery.

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Resources and Helpful Links

1: "Anguished Hearts," a study on domestic violence, takes its title from Psalm 55:4a - "My heart is in anguish within me…" The seven sessions cover different faces of abuse: spouse/partner, child, elder, sibling, dating violence, and abuse of vulnerable people. This PC(USA) resource is available through Presbyterian Distribution Service (#70-270-03-025) by calling 800-524-2612 or going online at PC(USA) Marketplace - Ordering Resources Online for $8.00 plus s/h.

2: Check out the PC(USA)'s Office of Women's Advocacy Newsletter Threads of Justice by visiting www.pcusa.org/womensadvocacy. If you want to receive your own copy of the newsletter, send an email to amelton@ctr.pcusa.org with your name and address.

3. Find out all about the Presbyterian Health Education and Welfare Association networks that are available to join at PHEWA - News. These networks keep you up-to-date on developments in the fields of expertise covered by these networks designed for professionals or for those who are advocates in particular areas such as AIDS, mental illness, domestic violence, and child advocacy to name a few.

4. Part of the National Network Statemen of Presbyterian College Women is this: "We are young women in college connected by our belief in God, seeking to understand what it means to claim a Christian faith that empowers women." To find out more about this organization and its mission, go to www.pcusa.org/nnpcw.

5. Young Adult Volunteers can seek opportunities to serve in communities of need in this country and around the world. To find out more about the program, go to www.pcusa.org/nvo/youngadultvolunteers/yav.htm.