Emmanuel Circle’s mission is the Shepherd’s Gate Women’s Shelter. Emmanuel Circle collects toiletries and other needed items to give to the women every month. This Circle is fondly known as the “Chicken Pot Pie” Circle because of its November fundraiser to support Shepherd’s Gate. At each meeting, the ladies share concerns which we lift up in prayer.  We attempt to have a speaker each month for the sharing of information pertinent to the welfare of women in our area (i.e. Julie Valentine Center, Shepherd’s Gate Renewal Center). There is always plenty of laughter and fun. Each year is kicked off with a cookout and the fellowship continues all year.

Meeting Time: 6:00 pm, 2nd Thursday of the month
Location: The Zone
Who: Women, 40s to 70s

GIFT (Girls in Fellowship Together) Circle reads and discusses a book each year. They also host a great overnight retreat in the fall and a weekend retreat to the beach in the spring, as well as several social/dinners at local restaurants.

Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm (could vary)
Location: Room E111
Who: Women, 30s to 50s

Agapé Circle (Agapé, meaning love as revealed in Jesus) holds a Bible study discussion with refreshments and fellowship at each meeting and celebrates Christmas & End of the Year parties in May for the circle each year. Agape Circle also hosts Halloween, Christmas, and Easter events for the girls at Marie Yount’s Home for Teenage Girls and assists with prom items if needed in the spring. This Circle also supports Backpack Blessings and IHN (Interfaith Hospitality Network). All women are invited to participate.

Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm
Location: C101, Dining Room
Who: Women, 30s-60s

A group of women who meet weekly for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Studies are usually 6-10 weeks each and may include a DVD and either participants’ guide or workbook.

Meeting Time: 9:15 am on Thursday
Location: Education Building, E112
Who: Women, All Ages

Women on the Journey is a group of women seeking to discern God’s will for our lives and to share this journey with others. We do this through a mixture of book and video studies designed to connect our lives with God’s Word.

Meeting Time: 9:15 am on Wednesday
Location: Education Building, Room E112 – Meeting in-person and virtually
Who: Women, All Ages