Women Together:
Ideas for Women's Groups

The first volume of Menonite Women's 2001 resource, Women Together: Ideas for Groups, has long been sold out.  In hopes of sharing these materials more broadly, we've decided to post most of the information on this website.  Go to the bottom of each page and click on "Printable PDF of this page" if you'd like to print your own copy.

The variety of activities included are meant to show that events can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. If you have many willing helpers, you may go far beyond the suggestions listed. Regardless, the most important steps are these:

-- Choose an activity thoughtfully, keeping in mind the women you wish to involve.

-- Pray throughout the stages of the planning.

-- And once it’s underway, remember that God’s Spirit is present. Have a good time!

We’ve collected ideas from a vast array of sources, changing them as we went. We hope you take the same approach to what’s published here—use what’s appropriate for your setting, freely adapting ideas to fit your own group.

God’s blessings to you and your ministry.

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Group Life
Steps for starting a new women’s group—Marian B. Hostetler
Types of women’s groups
How to write a governance document—Susan Jantzen
Renewing your group’s sense of purpose—Susan Jantzen
Ideas for building your group
Using special events as a means of outreach—Marilyn Miller
Publicity
More ideas for group life
Preserving the history of your group—Wilma McKee
Moms and tots groups—Marti K. Troyer
Book clubs
Film clubs

Fun and Fellowship
Things to do together
Conversation starters

Spiritual Nurture
Nurturing spirituality in groups
Focus on missionary letters—Margaret Robertson
Prayer possibilities
Care for newer believers through mentoring—Shelagh Rice
A simple spiritual retreat—Susan Jantzen

Outreach and Service
Events for fun and growth within your congregation
Service projects in your community
Fundraising events
Things to make for sale

Banquets, Teas, Retreats
Themes
Decorations, activities, and more
Ideas for Christmas
Ideas for New Years and Lent/Easter

Free holiday programs from MW USA

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Printed booklets of Women Together 2, with no duplicated material, are available for $8 U.S./ $10 Cdn. plus postage and GST.  

    U.S. residents: Send checks for $8 U.S. (payable to Mennonite Women USA) to the MW USA office.  Use our order form.
    Canadian residents: Order directly from the Canadian Mennonite Resource Centre; you will be billed $10 Cdn. plus postage and GST.  E-mail your order or call toll free: (866) 888-6785.


12.05.2005

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