Happy 25th anniversary, Presbyterian Women!
In 1988, Presbyterian Women was created, bringing together the women’s organizations
from the two denominations that merged to become the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). So for 25 years now, our beloved organization has been witnessing to the promise of God’s kingdom and transforming lives around the world. And of course, this young group is carrying on the more-than-200-year tradition of Presbyterian women meeting, praying and acting together in shared love of God!
So in 2013, celebrate with us!
- Download PW's 25th anniversary liturgy for use in your congregation or PW groups.
- Order the free PW 25th anniversary poster that shows how Presbyterian women work to fulfill the PW Purpose and witness to God's realm!
- Download the “PW . . . Witnessing to the promise for 25 years” logo for your fliers, bulletin boards, etc.
- Order PW's 25th anniversary participation pin—available singly ($4) or in a pack of five ($15).
- Join the $25-for-25 campaign.
- Download the "25 Years of Presbyterian Women" timeline in either the 11" x 17" version or the 8.5" x 11" version to share at your next event.
- Tell us how you’re celebrating 25 years of Presbyterian Women!
- Order the 2013 edition of PW’s Amazing Heritage history exhibit kit, now with 200 Years of Presbyterian Women on DVD.
- Send us your celebration photos and/or historical (with captions, please!) for posting on Presbyterian Women’s 25th anniversary Pinterest board and PW’s Facebook page!
- Post your own photos (with identifying information and a 25th anniversary tagline) on PW’s Facebook page.
- Order PW's 25th anniversary magnetic bookmark with the PW Purpose on the front, an abbreviated timeline on the back!
- Download "25 Programming Ideas To Celebrate 25 Years of Presbyterian Women" for even more ways to celebrate!
- Download PW's 25th-anniversary timeline.
Moving forward: $25 for 25
Another exciting part of PW’s recognition of this milestone year is a new fundraising/stewardship campaign—$25 for 25. All gifts from the campaign will benefit the PW Mission Pledge, which supports every PW mission and ministry—no exceptions.
Recognize this milestone year and support the $25-for-25 campaign in two ways:
1. Give a gift of $25 (or more). Donate now or send a check, with “$25 for 25” written in the memo line, to Presbyterian Women Remittance Processing, PO Box 643652, Pittsburgh PA 15264-3652.
2. Participate in the pledge matching in your synod. Generous donors have agreed to match funds given in their synods.
|
Synod Name |
Matching Donor |
Match Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Synod of Boriquen (Puerto Rico) |
Marta Rodríguez |
$3,000 |
|
Synod of the Covenant |
Florence and Elliot Morrison |
$1,250 (as long as 50 $25 gifts are received) |
|
Synod of Lakes and Prairies |
Trudiann Nelson |
$5,000 |
|
Synod of Lincoln Trails |
Betty Mack |
$10,000 |
|
Synod of Living Waters |
PW Staff |
$1,000 |
|
Synod of Mid-America |
Anonymous |
$5,000 (as long as $1,000 is raised) |
|
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
Ellen Newbold |
$1,250 (as long as 50 $25 gifts are received) |
|
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
Margaret Anderson |
$1,250 |
|
Synod of the Northeast |
Lucy Janjigian |
$3,000 |
|
Synod of the Pacific |
Cynthia Joe |
$10,000 |
|
Synod of South Atlantic |
Anonymous |
$5,000 |
|
Synod of Southern California & Hawaii |
Gerry Tayler |
$10,000 |
|
Synod of the Sun |
Kathy Randall |
$1,000 |
|
Synod of the Trinity |
Katie Blume |
$1,250 (as long as 50 $25 gifts are received) |
Three synods still need matching gift donors—Alaska/Northwest, Rocky Mountains and Southwest. Pledge to match gifts received in your synod from this campaign, at a level of your choosing. You can be recognized or remain anonymous— it’s up to you. Just think—you could DOUBLE the gifts from your synod for PW mission and ministry!
Questions? Contact Carissa Herold or Patricia Longfellow.
