Presbyterian Women

Witnessing to the Promise
Nurturing Faith
Engaging in Mission
Working for Justice and Peace

These action statements identify the core purpose of Trinity Presbyterian Women (“TPW”), a viable association of Trinity members and friends. Each woman at Trinity is a part of our organization and encouraged to participate in one of our small groups.

The traditional structure of TPW centers around the “Circle” – a monthly gathering of women. Our primary objectives at Circle include enriching Bible study and prayer. Brief reports are given regarding business and mission projects. A collection is taken, and we participate in the ecumenical Fellowship of the Least Coin. Circle is also a time of warm fellowship.

TPW Schedule & Meeting Locations

2011-2012 Bible Study, Genesis, Where It All Began
"Tuesday Morning Circle", 10:30 AM, Parlor
2nd Tuesday of month; bring brown bag lunch; dessert & coffee provided. Contact: Virginia Kozak, virginia_kozak@att.net
"Sew 'n Sews", 9:30 to 11:30 AM, lower-level classroom
2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Sewing skills preferred but not necessary.
Contact: Glenna Ogle, larryo67@insightbb.com.

Calendar of Upcoming Meetings & Events

Friday, March 2, World Day of Prayer. TPW joins 20 other churches in the Anchorage and Middletown areas for the special service will be held conveniently at Faith Community United Church of Christ (14001 Shelbyville Road, across the street from Oaklawn). The service has been developed by the Christian women in Malaysia. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. with the service starting at 10:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served that will include tastes from the region.

Saturday, March 24, Spring Gathering of Presbyterian Women of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery. On the topic “Faith – Love – Hope”, author/speaker Kate R. Thomas will share some timely words. Lunch follows ($8). Join us to carpool to Elizabethtown for this special event, leaving Trinity by 8:15 a.m. More details can be found on the sign-up sheet in the hallway

Saturday, April 28, Ladies Birthday Tea, early afternoon. Trinity Presbyterian Women is hosting a ladies (and girl’s) tea to celebrate this annual event . More details will follow.

Please refer to on-line calendar for events - click here.

Photo Gallery

Click here for photos of TPW (including earlier Christmas Sales)!

Annual Events

Annual Christmas Sale – First Saturday in December, neighbors and friends welcome the festive event because of the delicious homemade Christmas cookies and confections offered, as well as lovely handmade gift items. All proceeds are used to fund our benevolences.

Birthday Party – Every spring….

Gatherings – The women of Trinity are encouraged to participate in the bi-annual Gatherings held by Presbyterian Women of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery in the Fall and Spring.

TPW Board of Officers

TPW is led by officers that provide the guidance for the activities of the Circle groups, including mission projects, benevolence distributions, and social events. Each term is two years, staggering so that about half of the Board is rotating into their second year when the new officers come on-board. The TPW year runs from September through May, though the Board typically meets once in August as well. Each meeting begins with prayer and devotions before moving into business. Following is the current slate of officers:

Virginia Kozak, Moderator

Anuji Abraham, Sew 'n Sews
Diana Alderette, Treasurer
Marilyn Davis, Devotions
Brenda Miller, Secretary
Barbara Cooke
Kay Nolan
Linda Strohmeier

History & Structure of Presbyterian Women

The HERITAGE of PW within our congregation is a long and admirable one. Its legacy traces back to the early 1800’s, when the predecessor organizations met with goals of aiding missionaries through donations, prayer and personnel. The courageous women in earlier generations moved in the forefront of national events, advocating rights and better conditions for women and children, American minorities, the poor, and immigrants. Advocacy within these areas remains a cornerstone of PW today.

Trinity has had Circle gatherings since the very first days in 1958 when we were yet a missionary church to Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church.

TPW is part of a consortium within our denomination with a membership of more than 300,000. PW is organized at all levels of the PC/USA. For us, that means we are part the PW of Mid-Kentucky Presbytery, which in turn is part of the PW Synod of Living Waters before rolling up into the churchwide “Presbyterian Women”.

For further information about TPW, our Circles, or our ministries, please contact the church office (502-245-5515) or the moderator (see below).

Virginia W. Kozak
Moderator, Trinity Presbyterian Women
virginia_kozak@att.net