Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women (PW) is a denomination-wide ministry for all women in the church. PW supports the mission of the PC(USA) and nurtures women’s faith, friendship, and fellowship. All women in the church are considered to be Presbyterian Women.
PW is committed to:
- Nurturing faith through prayer and Bible study
- Supporting the mission of the church at home and worldwide
- Working for justice and peace
- Building an inclusive, caring community of women
For more information about Presbyterian Women at Westminster, contact Moderator Suzanne Neureiter and Vice Moderator Sara DeWitt at pw@wpc-alex.org.
What Is A Circle?
During Fellowship Hour August 18 & 25, September 1 & 8
On Zoom on Tuesdays August 27 & September 3 at 7 PM
All women are invited to learn what a “Circle” is and to find out about our new Bible study for the year! On Sundays, come out to Fellowship after worship and look for Nancy Hall Berens or any of the women’s circle members hosting Fellowship that day. For the Zoom sessions, please RSVP to Nancy to get the link.
Women's Circles
Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Hannah, Ruth, Lydia. Who are these women and what do they have in common? They are all important women in the Bible and they also happen to represent the names of each of our seven Women’s Circles. Over 100 women are involved with a circle here at Westminster. We meet monthly for Bible study, fellowship, and mission support. Each year, the Bible study program offers us insight into the meaning of scripture as well as opportunities for discussion of what it means in our daily lives. In addition, each circle takes time to share joys and concerns, casual fellowship conversation, and to reach out to those in need through cards, prayers and offerings.
Upcoming Events
National Capital Presbytery Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
September 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd, Rockville MD
A guest speaker from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will discuss resources available to parents, grandparents, and other family members of children, teens, and young adults, followed by a discussion and lunch. Contact ncpreswomen@yahoo.com with questions. Click here to register.
"Do Everything in Love"
Westminster's Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering
October 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Haverkamp Room & on Zoom
Adrienne Griffin and Nancy Hall-Berens will share what they experienced and learned at the PW Churchwide Gathering in St. Louis in August and will offer insights and gleanings on a variety of topics including the new Bible study for women’s circles.
Women's Retreat, with Rev. Maggie Hayward
Weekend of March 14-16, 2024
Hallowood Retreat Center
Please mark your calendars now and spread the word!
Book Groups
The Book Groups typically meet on the fourth Monday of the month on Zoom. Come to either the morning group at 11:00 AM or the evening group at 7:30 PM. Contact Nancy Hall Berens for details.
2024-2025
August 26: optional meeting to talk about what people read over the summer!
September 23: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
October 28: The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict
November 25: The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
December: no meeting - Christmas Break
January 27: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
February 24: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
March 24: Sisters in Law by Linda Hirshman
April 28: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
June 2: The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris by Daisy Wood
