Women's Ministry
Creating bonds with other women of faith can help pour into struggles, joys and other seasons of your life. Find your tribe with WC Women!
"I've always believed that one woman's success can only help another woman's success.”
- Gloria Vanderbilt
Women's Fall Gathering: Simple Joys
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | On Campus & Online WC Women would like to invite you to our Women's Fall Gathering - “Simple Joys” with Candace Payne, author and speaker. She is the author of “Defiant Joy,” a Bible study that is being offered this fall, as well as “Simple Joys,” “Laugh It Up” and “You Belong.” She became a household name when she shared her joy & laughter through a video lovingly referred to as “Chewbacca Mom.” She will bring joy and laughter to our community and we want you to be there! Join us Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. either on campus or online. Cost is $10 for either venue. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson. Looms of Love
Looms of Love is a WC Ministry created to weave warm cozy hats to give to people in need. A simple loom is used and no experience is necessary. Each hat made will be given away through one of our various ministries. We will start with a prayer and short devotional, ALL are welcome! This group will meet on campus, Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. for 9-weeks starting Sept. 22 through Nov. 17th. We will meet in room 3204. Supply pick up will also be available for anyone wishing to work from home. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson. WC Quilters
Beginning Sept. 10 White's Chapel Quilters launched February 2019 and welcomes anyone new to quilting...or professional. Our quilts are distributed by FaithWorks, the mission arm of our church, when completed. The Quilt Together gatherings will happen in Room 3204 on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 12 to 4 p.m. Bring your machine, project and tools. We love new members of any skill level! Contact Catherine Sheffield at 972-355-1031 for more information. Sewing With a Mission
Volunteers who can sew, cut, and iron are needed each week to help make dresses and shorts for children in need. In order to help, one does not need to sew. A job can be found for anyone who is interested in helping. This group has made over 1,026 dresses, 404 pairs of shorts, and 108 pillowcases. These items have gone to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bastrop, TX, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, and The Family Place in Dallas. Come and work as long as your schedule allows. Join WC Women for a Virtual Macrame Class!
Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 7:30 to 9 p.m. | Zoom Macrame is a fiber art technique, tying knots into rope or yarn to form intricate patterns and designs. Relaxing and meditative by nature, macrame is a very approachable art form. We will be taking a class from Amy Zwikel Studios. Participants will need to purchase the kit online, and it will be delivered to the church. The cost is $45 and it includes all supplies as well as the cost of the class. Individuals can choose the color of material they wish to use online. All kits will be shipped to the church and will need to be picked up. This event has a firm deadline of Oct. 6 to order & register. Participants can access both the registration link and the macrame kit link on the church website. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson. Register for Virtual Macrame Class: Purchase Macrame Class Kit:
WC Women Readers Book Discussion
Monday, Oct. 26 | 1 p.m. | On Campus & Zoom WC Women Readers would like to invite you to join us for our next book discussion. We will read “One Little Lie” by Colleen Coble and meet to discuss on Monday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. Email Janey Bond for registration or additional information. WC Women: Out & About at Sunshine Glaze in Grapevine
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 6:30 p.m. Need a night out with the girls? Join WC Women at Sunshine Glaze, a local craft studio in Grapevine. Choose from glass fusing, mosaic making, wine glass painting or pottery painting - and create! WC Women will be there in person on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please register and put the craft that you are planning to do so there will be enough supplies. In addition to the cost of your craft, there is a $5 registration fee. The craft will be purchased the night of (at Sunshine Glaze). If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson. Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season
Women's Study | In-person or Via Zoom Begins Sept. 9 | Wednesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. Life is like a rollercoaster. One day, it seems that everything in life is good, and the next day, it can feel like everything is falling apart. The prophet Elijah experienced this rollercoaster ride as well. One moment, he was hiding out in the wilderness during a famine, being fed by the ravens, and the next he was on the mountaintop where God showed up in a powerful way with fire and then rain. Even Elijah grew weary of all the ups and downs, telling God, “I have had enough” (1 Kings 19:4). He needed spiritual stamina in order to keep on going and fulfill all the plans God had for his life. We do too! In this six-week study, grounded in 1 and 2 Kings, we will examine the life of the prophet Elijah, an ordinary man who did extraordinary things for God in the midst of the highs and lows of life. Whether we’re currently in a mountaintop season where we’re experiencing God’s power and blessing, a valley season where we feel like running away, or somewhere in between, Elijah’s life will inspire us to go the distance in the life of faith. As we study his life, we will grow in faith and develop spiritual stamina that will help us not only to survive but actually thrive in every season. Join facilitator Kara Hayter on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., either in-person (on campus) or online (through Zoom). Registration is needed for Zoom link and class size. Purchase the study guide “Elijah: Spiritual Stamina in Every Season” before the class begins. Registration is available online. Please contact Rev. Joy Roberson at jroberson@whiteschapelumc.com for more information. "Defiant Joy" Women's Study
Begins Thursday, Sept. 10 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. Zoom & In-Person Using humor, wit and wisdom, author Candace Payne (aka “Chewbacca Mom”) reveals biblical insights to unshakable joy and freedom in every circumstance. Dispel the myths that joy is frivolous, immature, or reserved for a few select “happy” people, and open your heart to receive the freedom and joy God created you to live in. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11)In this six-session video Bible study, learn what it is to live a life expressed by joy! This study will challenge groups to get honest and real in their discussion time and to explore the truth about joy, according to Scripture. The study guide also includes a personal “Joy Lab” that makes homework a new daily practice of encountering the abundance God intends for each of us. Be sure to join Rev. Joy Roberson either in-person (on campus) or online (through Zoom). Participants will need to purchase the "Defiant Joy Study Guide" by Candace Payne before meeting. Register to receive class information and/or Zoom access. Surrendered: Women's Study
Begins Sept. 14 | Mondays 9:30 - 11 a.m. | In-Person & Zoom Are you disappointed by unchanging circumstances? Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase, “Let go and let God,” which suggests that surrender is God’s path for peace for your life. It maybe true, but it’s easier said than done, isn’t it? In this six-week Bible study, you’ll learn how to let go by exploring Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. As you look to his example, you’ll discover six principles that will equip you to let God lead you to victory as you deal with the problems and pain you are facing. This study will equip you to give up control, reach for God, let go of fear, and experience the blessings of the surrendered life. Join facilitator Susann Smith on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. This study will be offered as a hybrid class, both in-person and on Zoom. You will need a Surrendered Study Guide by Barb Roose. Registration is available online. Contact Rev. Joy Roberson at jroberson@whiteschapelumc.com for more information. Believing Jesus: Women's Study
Begins Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 1 to 3 p.m.| Zoom In "Believing Jesus," an 8-session DVD study, Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. The disciples didn't have much of a road map after Jesus ascended to heaven, but God's grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world. Are you willing to risk everything? Join facilitator Michelle Urrutia on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. to walk this journey together. Register online to receive the Zoom link. Participants will need to purchase the study guides. Contact Rev. Joy Roberson for more information. "Chasing Vines" - A Women's Bible Study
Begins Sept. 17 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. In "Chasing Vines," Beth Moore explores the ways God delights in watching things grow -- and how the vineyard holds the secret to how we can have a more abundant and meaningful life. As she traces the metaphor through Scripture, Beth uncovers how every part of our own lives -- even the rockiest, most difficult soil -- is used by God to make a difference for His Kingdom. Join facilitator Val Reed for this seven-week journey in person at White’s Chapel. Participants will need to purchase the study guide before meeting. Registration is required. Guide to the Empty Nest Book Study
Begins Sept. 17 | Thursdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | In-person & Zoom Feeling uncertain? Scared? Or maybe a little giddy? Your nest is empty, except for the bundle of mixed emotions. As you grieve what's behind you and daydream about the future, you're ready for new adventures. But you might not know where to start! The empty nest season affects us each differently and at different times, but there is a comfort through friends who can reassure us that we are normal and who can also remind us that God who does have a plan for our lives! So whether your youngest child just left for college or your last child was just married - come join us in our quest to find new joy, purpose, and adventure after the kids leave home! Join this group of women, either online or in-person, as they study "Barbara & Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest." Registration is available online. Zoom information will be sent to participants after they register. Contact Rev. Joy Roberson at jroberson@whiteschapelumc.com for more information. “Church of the Small Things” Women’s Study
Begins Nov. 5 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. | On campus and Zoom It doesn’t matter how old we are or what kind of work we do, we’ve all wondered at times, “Does my life really matter?” Do the everyday events and messy moments make any kind of difference? Is it okay to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raising kids, working in an office, and cooking chicken for dinner? This six-session video Bible study with Melanie Shankle, bestselling author and popular blogger, speaks directly to the heart of women of all ages who are longing to find significance and meaning in the normal, everyday world of attending class on their college campus, driving carpool to soccer practice, cooking a meal for their family, taking care of a sick loved one, or a million other things. Shankle offers women the opportunity to embrace what it means to live an abundant and incredibly meaningful life finding beauty and laughter in all the small things right beneath the surface of every moment. Join Rev. Joy Roberson as women of WC journey through this study. This will be a Hybrid class, available in person and online via Zoom. Please purchase the study guide on your own. Registration is available online. Wonderful Wednesdays with Women
Begins Wednesday, August 12, 10 - 11 a.m. For more than a decade, Wonderful Wednesdays with Women has been a community of women dedicated to God and one another. We gather to pray, to study, to worship, and to have fun! And, this fall, we will continue to gather via Zoom. Whether it’s a light-hearted exchange, in-depth Bible study, or a topic relevant to today’s challenges and lifestyles, we come together to explore what it means to live out our Christian faith. Wonderful Wednesdays, facilitated by Rev. Kristin Warthen, is also a great place to make new friends while deepening long-standing relationships. Joining us for the first time or the first time in a long time? Please register your attendance online through the church website, and all the Zoom information will be sent to you prior to Aug. 12. CONTACT: Rev. Kristen Warthen Generation Groups
Generation Groups are intergenerational fellowship groups for women of all ages, circumstances, and stages of life. They encourage the formation of intergenerational bonds and lasting relationships. The purpose of Generation Groups is to provide a network of support and Christian friendship in times of celebration and joy, through trials and hardships, to encourage, help, and love each other through the various seasons of life. contact Rev. Joy Roberson if you have any questions about joining a specific group.
Groups currently open to new guests: Sheffield: Every Monday morning in Flower Mound Eddins: Every other Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. in room TBD Goodwin/Bramlage: Every other Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m. in room TBD Stroud/Miller: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. at a restaurant Empty Nest Womens: Every Wednesday 1:30 p.m. in room TBD Sisters in the Spirit - Led by Cybuski/Cozby: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6-8:30 p.m. in room TBD Wiersum/Hines: 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. in room TBD Moms PK
Class Suspended Moms PK is a women’s group for moms of preschoolers to grow and connect spiritually. Led by Rev. Joy Roberson, topics are centered on Bible study, parenting and marriage in a Christian context. This group meets on Tuesday mornings and childcare is provided with online registration. Moms Next MomsNext is a group for mothers of school-age children. As mothers enter the world of school, new issues and challenges arise. We are a group that meets for fellowship, spiritual growth, support and learning. We will be meeting this fall, please contact Rev. Joy Roberson for dates and locations. Women's Mission Trip
Travel to San Antonio with Rev. Joy Roberson and Women of WC for a weekend of service through Blueprint Ministries. Previous experience is not required- just bring a heart for serving and a flexible attitude! |
Meet the Pastor
Rev. Joy Roberson
Pastor for Women Reverend Joy Roberson came to White’s Chapel in 2011 and has worked in ministry for over 15 years. She has previously served the SMU Wesley Foundation, the College & Young Adult Ministry at Highland Park UMC, as Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries on the Central Texas Conference Staff, and is currently at White’s Chapel as the Pastor for Women’s Ministries. |
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