Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women is open to all women in our denomination, and at all levels—congregations, presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly.

This allows ideas and information to strengthen the work of PW and the ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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At ELPC, all women are invited to participate in any of our activities, including Bible study, lectures, conferences, and more. Check the calendar, our monthly Reaching Out newsletter, or the weekly news flash for more details on our activities. If you’d like to learn more, email PW.ELPC@gmail.com.

  • Monthly Bible Study group typically meets on the first Monday and Tuesday of each month, September–May/June. Click here for details on our current lesson.
  • Theme-based fall and spring retreats, and church-wide gatherings
  • Sewing and funding mosquito nets for NetWorkers Malaria Prevention Project
  • Collecting for the PW Thank Offering and Birthday Offering that support missions and health ministries around the world
  • Providing financial support for a number of local and global mission agencies, as well as helping with community mission projects
  • Funding scholarships for ELPC’s graduating high school seniors. Anyone who is active in the life of ELPC and pursuing a post-secondary degree or certificate is eligible for a one-time scholarship. The awards are made in appreciation for service to the church and as encouragement for the student’s next step in life. Applications are generally available in April and awarded in the fall. For more information and applications, contact Sara Hackett at 412.441.3800 x220.
  • Organizing our “Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday” each spring
  • PW Holiday Tea, Children’s Santa Shop, and Cookie Bake (the cookies are served at ELPC events and the city’s prison ministry).

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About Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women (PW) is a national women’s organization open to all women of the PC(USA) who choose to participate in or be supportive of the organization in any way. PW has a history of more than 200 years and more than 300,000 members. If you’re a Presbyterian and a woman, you are already a PW! We have no membership rolls or dues; we seek only to faithfully serve God:

To nurture our faith through prayer and study; to support the mission of the church worldwide; to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women.

For more information, visit the PW page at the national PC(USA) website.

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