Western Pennsylvania Chapter of IAWM
Theme: Gutsy Women of Fact and Fiction
(Each meeting, a member will discuss a book which features women of strength and courage. All are urged but not required to read the book. Please do not stay away if you've not read it!)
- September 22 - "Pioneer Women: Voices from the Kansas Frontier."
Lisa Lyon led a spirited discussion. - October 27 - Community Presby Church of Ben Avon
Board 10:30 a.m.; Program at 11 - Lunch at noon near-by
Leader: Linda Miller-Pretz
Book: "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett (also a recent movie) - November 17 - (same place and schedule as above)
Leader: Jean Henderson
Book: "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society"
by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows - December 8 - Advent Worship Luncheon (same place and schedule -
Lunch will be catered at the church)
Worship leader:
Book: - January 26-27 - Annual Winter Retreat at Crestfield - 1 p.m.-1 p.m.
Leader - Rev. Betty Voigt, founder/director of On Holy Ground - February 16 - (Ben Avon venue and schedule)
Leader: Liddy Barlow
Book: TBD - March 15 - at PTS with women students - 5 p.m. - dinner at cafeteria
Discussion with students - April 19 - (Ben Avon venue and schedule)
Leader: Linda Lawson
Book: "The Nazi Officer's Wife" by Edith Hahn Beer - May 10 - Annual meeting at Ben Avon with catered lunch
- Aug 26 - annual picnic - site TBA
Ministry is very rewarding, but can be extremely overwhelming. Jesus never promised that the way would be easy, and I can say from experience that is very true. That is why membership in IAWM is so important. It is a chance to learn from other women in ministry and build supportive friendships that traverse denominations and ministry situations. We have women recent to ordained ministry, seasoned veterans of ministry, and even those who have retired. Each one has spiritual gifts and different perspectives to share. The conversations are always interesting, and the support one receives being part of the group is priceless.
The Pittsburgh chapter is a very ecumenical, welcoming, and active chapter gathering once a month. Our goal is to provide women in ministry with tools for coping, friends for the journey, and respite for the soul.
Our meeting base is the Ben Avon Community Presbyterian Church. The theme for the 2010-2011 program year is, "Women of Faith Around the World." Our tour guides will take us to the British Isles, Cuba, France, Germany, Eastern Mediterranean Countries, and parts of the United States where much is happening through the love and gifts of faithful women ministers.
I invite you to be present with us as we learn what things are happening with women ministers all over the world. Please check our upcoming events page for information on the next gathering.
If you have any questions please contact myself at pretz811@zbzoom.net or Jean Henderson at jhhh21942@aol.com
Rev. Linda Miller-Pretz,
Convener of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of IAWM