BMPC
625 Montgomery
Avenue
Bryn Mawr PA 19010
Welcome
Presbyterian Women
All women of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church are members of Presbyterian Women (PW) and are encouraged to participate in PW’s many and varied activities.
PW at BMPC is a mix of different interest groups, which meet, study, pray, and explore multiple ideas in small settings. Attendance ranges from 10-60 and the programs are varied. PW has something to offer everyone. It is not necessary to "join" or commit to any one group. Everyone is invited to participate in any program that interests her. Several times a year all women gather together for luncheons, programs, and other activities. Most groups meet monthly, September - May.
Childcare is available for all PW events on the BMPC campus. Call Megan Forgie at least three days in advance at 610-525-2821 x 7301.
Transportation to PW events is available with advance notice. If you would like a ride to a PW event, call Cindy Pierce, 610-964-1527.
The national Presbyterian’s Women’s purpose statement is:
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
· 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.
Our PW interest groups are:
●Young Women’s "Y" Group – an interest group for women with elementary age or younger children, focusing on family and faith. “Y” Group meets the second Tues. of the month from 9:15-11:00 am. In addition, this group does service projects, hosts social gatherings, and has a monthly book club (meets the third Tuesday evening of the month) For more information click on the heading above, contact Laura Getty at 610-853-1079 or e-mail lgetty@comcast.net
●Dimensions in Literature - a group for book lovers of all ages and interests. The book selections are very diverse, from ancient to modern classics, new best sellers, biographies, histories, and more. We welcome book suggestions from members. At each meeting, an expert leader provides a perspective, and then guides an invariably lively audience discussion on the book selection.
This group meets eight (8) times a year on the third Tuesday of the month in the Witherspoon Parlor. Enjoy coffee and conversation from 9:30-10:00 am; the discussion follows from 10:00-11:00 am. Join this group for all or some of these meetings. They provide a wonderful opportunity for dialogue and fellowship. For a list a current books and discussion click on the heading above. For more information contact Miriam Vosburgh at 610-525-8368 or e-mail Miriam.Vosburgh@comcast.net
●Discerning Women - an intergenerational focus group providing a forum for women to discuss current issues of faith and life (meets the third Fri. of the month from 11:00 - 12:30) For more information contact Rev. Dr. Margaret Anne Fohl at 610-525-2821 x 833 or e-mail MargaretAnneFohl@BMPC.org.
●Great Decisions - a world events discussion group formulated by the Foreign Policy Association in New York (meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Rosemont Presbyterian Village from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.). Great Decisions has been meeting since about 1957. The leader is Marilyn Irwin. For more information contact Lucy Burns at 610-525-4025.
●Horizons Bible Study - a Bible study led by Dr. Margaret Anne Fohl, Associate Pastor, Pastoral Care at BMPC; The 2006 - 2007 Horizons Bible study, In the Beginning: Perspectives on Genesis, will examine familiar stories in a new way. We will study characters imbedded within the stories who have been ignored and whose voices have been muted, if not silenced. Relationships between women, between wives and husbands and between mothers and children will be explored. (meets the first Wed. of the month at Rosemont Presbyterian Village from 10:30-11:30). Click on the heading above for a list of meeting dates and topics. For more information contact Joyce Malott at 610-525-4469 or e-mail fsrjmal@rcn.com
●Perspectives in Music - programs featuring recitals, previews, concerts, and lectures related to music and how it "touches our souls" (meets the fourth Monday of the month). For more information contact DeAnn Clancy at 610-525-8347 or e-mail deannclancy@hotmail.com
●Crafts and Caring – an interest group which knits items to support PW service projects (meets the third Mon. of the month from 9:15- 10:45). For more information contact Maryalice Stoltzfus at 610-527-3909
Annual Presbyterian Women Gatherings
Annual PW Fall Gathering
Annual Christmas Tea
Annual PW Spring Gathering
World Day of Prayer
Questions? Call Cindy Pierce, 610-964-1527.
Presbyterian Women Service Projects
◘Presbyterian Children’s Village: We are accepting donations of school supplies for children of all ages, including backpacks, pens, pencils, pencil cases, crayons, color pencils, highlighters, loose-leaf paper, and binders. Please leave supplies in the boxes labeled “School Supplies for PCV” in the Ministries Center or Ed. Building. For more information, please contact Marian Chitester, 610-664-7735.
◘Christmas Angels Project – provides holiday gifts for more than 150 infants, children and teens served by the Presbyterian Children’s Village. For more information, please contact Marian Chitester, 610-664-7735, Betty Wu, 610-449-8059, or Susan Bravo, 610-578-0224.
◘Donate Tickets and Passes – your extra tickets to cultural, community, and athletic events are a great gift for our friends at Rosemont Presbyterian Village and Presbyterian Children’s Village. Leave tickets and passes in a special folder in the PW (Presbyterian Women) file behind the receptionist’s desk. PW will forward them.
◘Polish Church Silver: meet in the kitchen to polish church silver. For more information, please contact Betty Harding at 610-558-2623.
◘Easter Choir Breakfast: prepare and serve breakfast for the choir.
◘Church Officers’ Reception: prepare cookies, punch, etc.
◘Annual Fall and Spring Gatherings: help set-up, serve and clean up.
◘Annual Christmas Tea: prepare cookies, punch, etc. et-up and clean up.