Presbyterian Women
Purpose
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.
- and to build an inclusive caring community of women who strengthen the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witness to the promise of God’s kingdom.
Moderator: Carole Brown
Program calendar 2009
January 5, 4:30-8:30pm – Mission Sewing Marathon
Mission Sewing Projects. All skill levels needed…sewing, ironing, quilting, cutting, folding. Come for as long or as little time as you can. Soup supper provided at approximately 6pm.
January 15, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
February 2, 9am-Noon – Piecemakers
Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. An instructor will be available for those who would like to learn to knit. We always need mittens for our tree in December.
February 9, 7pm – Cookies for students, shut-ins
Bring cookies or candies to package for shut-ins, and college students. We will include old-fashioned valentines being made by the Sunday School classes in the packages.
February 19, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
March 2, 9am-Noon – Piecemakers
Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. An instructor will be available for those who would like to learn to knit. We always need mittens for our tree in December.
March 19, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
April 6, 9am-Noon – Mission Sewing Projects
Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on.
April 16, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
May 4, 9am – Noon – Piecemakers
Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on.
May 13, noon – Salad Luncheon
Annual Salad luncheon. Bring a salad to share. All women of Watertown are invited.
May 21, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
June 1, 9am – Noon – Piecemakers
Mission sewing projects will be worked on.
July – Summer Picnic
Picnic on the water location TBA. Bring a sandwich. Dessert and beverage provided. Children are welcome.
August, date and time tba – Whispering Pines
We will meet at Whispering Pines Adult Home for their monthly Birthday party. Contact Bernie Taylor for more information.
September 14, 9am-noon – Piecemakers
Mission sewing projects.
September 17, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
September 21, 5:30pm – Auction and Covered Dish Supper
Covered dish supper and white elephant auction at Mary Sanford’s home. Bring dish to pass, table service and an item to auction.
October 5 – 9am-noon – Piecemakers
Mission sewing projects will be worked on.
October 15, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
October 16 – Fall Gathering
The fall gathering at Presbytery level of Presbyterian Women. Site TBA.
October 19, 7-9pm – Craft Night
Dessert and beverage provided.
November 2, 4:30-8:30pm – Mission Sewing Marathon
Spend the day completing our mission projects. All skill levels needed … sewing, ironing, quilting, cutting, folding. Come for as long or as little time as you can. Light supper provided.
November 19, 9am – Breakfast
Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided.
November 22, 11:15am – Pie Sale
December – Decorate Mitten Tree
The mitten tree in fellowship hall will be decorated with mittens, hats and scarves knit or donated throughout the year. They go to schools or needy families.
December 13, 2-4pm – Holiday Tea
All men and women of the church are invited to attend the silver tea. Location TBA. Enjoy music, cookies and conversation.