WinGS (WOMEN IN GOD’S SERVICE)

WinGS CHRISTMAS TEA WITH FEATURED SPEAKER SARAH HOSTETTER

WinGS broke a long-standing tradition of holding its annual Christmas Tea on the first Saturday of December by moving it to Saturday, December 10. Fifty-eight women gathered for festive holiday fellowship featuring traditional fare of sweet and savory treats, and tea and coffee served from vintage silver services. Kirsten Santos Rutschman’s piano playing filled the Chapel with seasonal music and led the women in traditional carols.

Our featured speaker was our own Sarah Hostetter. Sarah spoke passionately about her ministry, God’s Precious Children, an organization which works to help Liberian children attend school, stay in school, and graduate. She introduced us to three of the children, taking us on their educational journey from childhood to college. She also brought her six-week-old son, Preston, whom Nana Kelli cradled throughout the event.

In lieu of the traditional Christmas Tea collection from a donation supplies list, WinGS encouraged all participants to prayerfully consider supporting God’s Precious Children directly. Visit godspreciouschildren.com to learn more about Sarah’s ministry.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES Winter/Spring Classes

Fireside Room with hybrid option

WEDNESDAYS WORD BEFORE WORK

Studies in Exodus and the Book of Jonah led by the Rev. Katy Shevel Biweekly, 7:00 – 8:00 AM

Beginning January 18, 2023

Contact Nancy Dever at nancydever@comcast.net for class information and Zoom invitation

WOMEN IN THE WORD

God’s Promises – I AM with You led by Angela Tait

Weekly, 9:30 -11:15 AM

Beginning January 18, 2023

Contact Angela at maryangelatait333@gmail.com for class information and Zoom invitation

LUNCH WITH THE LORD A Study of the Lord’s Prayer led by Lee Pretz

Weekly, Noon – 1:00 PM

Beginning January 18, 2023

Contact Lee at lpretz@verizon.net for class information and Zoom invitation

THURSDAYS MOMs PARENTING DISCUSSIONS (Part II)

RaisingConfidentHumans, AMindfulGuideofReactiveParenting andRaisingKind,ConfidentKids by Hunter Clark-Fields, MASE led by Pam Clark

Every Fourth Thursday, 9:30 – 11:15

Beginning January 26, 2023

Contact Pam at pammyclark@gmail.com for class information and Zoom invitation

FELLOWSHIP OF THE BEAN Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Library

Have you smelled the freshly ground coffee brewing in the library? Are you yearning to connect with a small group for conversation? Have you read something or watched a video you think you’d like to share for discussion?

The Adult Education Committee began a new discussion group in October that has been well-attended and resulted in stimulating conversation for those who have attended. We have discussed inspiring and diverse topics ranging from “What am I looking for at Church?” based on a video sermon by Brene Brown, to awareness of Anti-Semitism from a conversation on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, to a reflection on Communion by Rachel Held Evans and much more. Engaging, thought-provoking, and sometimes challenging, each week features a different topic and is led by a variety of WPC members. The format is “drop-in” when you can. So if you’re looking to build more meaningful fellowships, please join us on Sunday mornings!

Questions? Contact Rick Davis at rlidavis@comcast.net or Janice Mack at gardengirl65@gmail.com.

Join Us To Hear Awardwinning Author And Preacher Diana Butler Bass

We are pleased to welcome Diana Butler Bass, Ph.D., to the pulpit at WPC on Sunday March 26. Diana is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality.

Diana has a passion for challenging conventional narratives about religious practice, informing the public about spiritual trends, entering the fray of social media with spiritual wisdom and smart theology, and writing books to help readers see themselves, their place in history, and God differently. She does this with intelligence, joy, and a good dose of humor.

She holds a doctorate in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of eleven books. She writes and comments extensively for major media publications and global news outlets that seek her trusted and informed perspective. Visit dianabutlerbass.com to learn more about her work.

Please plan to join us in March for worship to hear Ms. Bass’s fascinating and thought-provoking message.