Women's Ministries
Special Events
Advent Retreat: Love Bade Me Welcome
Saturday, December 7, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Whether you are a poet or just a grocery list writer, this retreat will tap into your memory and search out God’s tracks in your life. Captivating speaker and writer Carla Funk, author of The Mennonite Valley Girl, will lead this Advent Retreat Day. We will gather at a cozy farmhouse in Leiper’s Fork to enjoy some peaceful quiet and friendship, prayer, and lunch together.
9:30am-1:30pm | Opening Session with lunch
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Optional bonus session for those who long for a little more peace and quiet
The retreat is sold out! But you can join a waitlist by contacting Robin Puryear.
Overnight Retreat: Pray Like a Saint
Friday, January 10 - Saturday, January 11 at Montgomery Bell State Park
What could two women mystic saints of old have to teach us about prayer? Come and listen as Hildegard of Bingen (1098) and Julian of Norwich (1342) welcome us into ways of prayer that enliven our imagination, offer hope for life in 2025, and confirm that we are deeply loved. In the midst of the swirl of busy life, are you seeking some peace? We invite you to enjoy a restful overnight retreat with opportunity for delightful conversation and fellowship at beautifully renovated Montgomery Bell State Park. Led by Margery Kennelly and our engaging guest speaker, Sharon Cottingham, you can enter a time of spiritual growth and reflection with other women of the church. The retreat cost is $125 per person (paid directly to the church) and a special group rate at the lodge of $170 per room (paid directly to the lodge).
Questions? Contact Robin at robin.puryear@stgeorgesnashville.org or 615-385-2150 x 247. There is no transportation provided for this retreat.
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Ongoing Opportunties
Aelfric's Readers Book Club
Second Tuesdays | 6:00 – 7:30pm in Johnson Hall
St. George’s book club chose its name from Aelfric the Grammarian who lived in the first half of the 11th century. This is a casual book club for women who love to read! To learn more, contact church members Paula Snyder at 615-356-5376 or paulaS1218@aol.com, or Jeanne Gore at 615-604-9856 or jengalan@comcast.net.
Moms' Bible Study
Wednesdays | 9:00 – 10:30am in Akers Hall (upstairs)
Join the Rev. Sarah Puryear as moms with kids of all ages gather to learn about prayer by reading biblical stories of conversations with God. Join us we look deeper at Moses encountering God in the burning bush, Hannah pouring out her heart to God at the temple, and Jesus taking time to pray alone during his ministry. We’ll be learning about and practicing different forms of prayer along the way! Our time together will center around warm fellowship, conversation, prayer, and of course, Scripture. This group is a great way to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and get connected with other women in a similar season of life. Please register online for the class and for childcare, if needed. Newcomers are welcome at any time!
Women's Bible Study
Thursdays | 9:30 – 11:00am in Dandridge Hall
Borrowing from best-selling studies by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, Lisa Harper, Kelly Minter, and Jennifer Rothschild, our 5-session study explores crucial moments in the lives of five Old Testament figures — Esther, Gideon, Malachi, Nehemiah, and Hosea. Through their stories, we discover how God uses the lives of ordinary people for his glory and the good of his people. Join us for strength and encouragement as we study The Faithful. To learn more or sign up, email Leslie Overby at lmoverby@comcast.net or Breck Wheeler at breckwheeler@comcast.net.
Daughters of the King
Second Sundays | 10:05am in the Bride & Family Room
The Daughters of the King is an Episcopal Order for women based on a simple “Rule of Life” including prayer, service, and evangelism. We pray daily for the needs of others, we serve at St. George’s and in the community, and we seek to commend our faith to others in our lives. New women are always welcome to our meetings. To learn more, contact church member Mary Chris Waller at mcwaller6@gmail.com.