The Presbyterian Women (PW) of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford provide all women of our congregation the opportunity to serve through four circle groups (meeting times and contact information listed below), individual activities, and mission projects. This local PW ascribes to the mission of Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church (USA):
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves
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 a inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.
· to support the mission of the church worldwide,
· to work for justice and peace,
· and to build a inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.
The Presbyterian Women of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford have a long history in mission. See below the list of entities to which we contributed time, talents and treasure in 2008. Money for these projects comes from the women's annual Penny Pincher Sale and Second Mile Giving.
2008 Mission financial contributions included:
ARC House
Alternatives for Battered Women
ARC House
Alternatives for Battered Women
Calvary St. Andrews
Cameron Community Ministries
China Connection
Church Women United
Both Your Hands
Russian Orphanages
Sojourner House
Mission projects sponsored by the Presbytery
Mission trips
Cameron Community Ministries
China Connection
Church Women United
Both Your Hands
Russian Orphanages
Sojourner House
Mission projects sponsored by the Presbytery
Mission trips
2008 Mission time contributions included:
ARC House residents
Cameron Community Ministries Hot Lunch Program
Cameron Community Clothing House
Freezer meals
Cameron Community Ministries Hot Lunch Program
Cameron Community Clothing House
Freezer meals
Hand knitted hats, mittens and blankets
Preparation of Communion
Projects for women and children in Africa
Needlepoint restoration
Gift-wrapping for Sojourner House
Sanctuary Flowers
Candlelight Night
Preparation of Communion
Projects for women and children in Africa
Needlepoint restoration
Gift-wrapping for Sojourner House
Sanctuary Flowers
Candlelight Night
Mission Trip Fundraisers
Advent Brunch
Church Picnic
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN – 2009
Moderator: Louise Thompson
Secretary: Sue Feasey
Correspondence Secretary: Liz Mehalso
Treasurer: Colleen Swetman
Chancel: B.J. Vesling and Beverly Reeve
Church Women United: Chris Longyear
Flowers: Members of EVEning Circle
Freezer meals: Janette Henderson
Mission: Kay Saxum
Needlepoint: Bonnie Dunn and Judy Johnson
Penny Pincher Sale: Joyce Drake
Circles:
Anthony: 2nd Thursday, 9:30 a.m.; Louise Thompson
EVEning: 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.; Norma Ryther
Margaret Mecredy
Mary/Weller: 2nd Monday, 11:30 a.m.; Virginia Cooper
Pat Legge
Mary McCarty
Naomi: 3rd Monday, 11:30 a.m.; Ellen Kinnen
Beverly Reeve
B.J. Vesling