Fellowship and Support for Women
Just as God is a God of relationship, He designed us to desire fellowship with Him and with each other. Our support and fellowship sessions are designed with a built-in time to gather, meet other women of Bethany, share ideas, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. We want to extend the transforming presence of Jesus Christ to women in all seasons of life.
GROUPS MEETING THIS SUMMER:
Did you know that one in six couples suffers from infertility? You are not alone in this journey. Hoping Like Hannah is a small group for women without children who are experiencing issues of infertility and/or miscarriage. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe place to share, pray for each other, and learn more about God’s plan for each unique situation while drawing closer to Him. The group meets every other Thursday night.
Contact hopinglikehannah@gmail.com
The Woman-to-Woman Mentoring Ministry provides an opportunity for women of various ages and spiritual maturity to be matched together under God’s guidance for the purpose of sharing with and learning from one another in one-on-one relationships that encourage growth and intimacy with Christ.
Contact Diane Travis
This group meets monthly and provides a place where moms can connect, share resources, encourage one another, and find a listening ear. We usually meet the first Saturday of the month.
Contact Katie Walker
This outreach ministry combines the gift of a hand-tied quilt with the gift of prayer for someone in need. Our quilts are a statement of faith and a testimony to our belief in God and in the power of prayer. Join us for a work day! Don’t know how to quilt? We would be happy to get you started! Just want to learn more? Stop by for all or part of the time.
Work days: 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am-2pm
Contact Deborah Ferguson
This group was created with the hope of connecting women facing the challenges and opportunities of career in light of their identity in Christ. We welcome you to join us for quarterly events as we explore issues surrounding what it is like to be a Godly career woman through various stages and transitions in life such as: being single in your 30s; balancing marriage and work demands; being a mom and balancing work and family; dealing with work and unexpected shifts in life; finding a career that uses the gifts God has given you.
Contact Melanie Henninger
Are you a West Seattle mom looking for a community of other moms to connect with? This group is designed to help bring moms together so that we can get to know each other as well as other families in the midst of this wonderful place that God has given us to live. Meeting locations will be at various parks, cafes, and homes throughout the West Seattle area. This group is designed for moms to grow in community along with their children; kids will participate with adults. This group meets every other Tuesday and one Friday per month.
Contact Monica Decker
GROUPS THAT WILL RESUME IN THE FALL:
MOPS is a ministry designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. MOPS is a relevant and caring network that makes moms—whether urban, suburban, working, stay-at-home, single, or married—better moms through trusted resources and relationships. We meet October through May to talk, eat, listen, and be mentored by women who already have walked these paths.
Contact Joy Rieke Morning MOPS (every other Tuesday)
Fall Registration
Contact Susan Walker Evening MOPS (first and third Mondays of each month)
Fall registration will be available through the September Community Groups catalog
Many women who have experienced abortion are carrying their burden in secret for fear of condemnation and rejection. Guilt, shame, sadness, and regret keep them from experiencing God’s grace and forgiveness. The good news is two-fold: God can heal your broken heart and you are not alone. This is a nine-week Bible study for women who are struggling from the effects of a past abortion. We will use Linda Cochrane’s book, Forgiven and Set Free, and together we will walk the path to healing in a safe, confidential, and caring community.
The next group will start meeting in September 2012, if you are interested in the group, or have any questions, please contact the leader.
Contact Megan Neill
Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you controlled, punished, or diminished by your spouse or intimate partner? Have you been in an abusive relationship in the past and need to process your experience and heal from it? Do you wonder how God views domestic violence? Please join us in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to learn, share, and pray with other women. Group size is limited and registration is confidential. Details of the group will be provided during an initial one-on-one meeting with a facilitator. Contact Dena from a safe computer or call 206.914.8244. If you leave a message, please indicate if/when it is safe to call you back. You may also email or call Pastor Phil Maulding (206.524.9000) or Diane Travis, Director of Women’s Ministries, (206.524.9000) for more information.
The next group will begin meeting in September.
When you feel betrayed in a relationship, feelings such as anxiety, terror, helplessness and even hopelessness can being to take over. This group will provide a safe and comforting environment to explore the effects and evaluate the impact of sexual addiction on your marital relationship. We know that wives of addicts experience their own trauma and the participants of this group will get help and support for unpacking that reality. Due to the confidential nature of this group, contact Kristin Hill. She will work with you directly to answer any questions and offer more information about the group. She understands this is a sensitive topic and will maintain your confidentiality.
The next group will begin meeting in September.
Contact Diane Travis
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