Zion’s Women of the ELCA organization consists of three “circles” or small group of women who come together for fellowship and activities. All women–from the young to the not-as-young–are invited to join one of Zion’s circles.
Esther Circle
Second Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
Esther Circle meets on the second Thursday and, generally, the fourth Thursday of each month. Along with food and fellowship, we assemble health kits annually for the Women’s Church United.
Contact: Margaret Richter
Miriam Circle
Third Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Miriam Circle meets in member’s homes at 10:00 a.m. on the third Monday of each month, September through May. Major ministry projects include
•making “chemo caps” for cancer patients
•preparing school kits and layette kits for Church World Service
•organizing funeral collations
•collecting a Christmas offering for a designated charity
•and helping with WELCA projects including the May plant sale and the Fall Bazaar and tag sale.
Contact: Lynne Roberson and Margaret Hintz
Ruth Circle
Third Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Ruth Circle meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. We begin with refreshments and fellowship with a short program after. Shut-ins are remembered with cards or a visit. During the year our circle coordinates the Sunday morning coffee hour for one month. Health kits are made during the year and distributed locally or sent outside the United States. The Ruth Circle also helps decorate for dinners and programs throughout the year.
Contact: Viola Hover and Marie Davis
Robin Flipse, Office Manager
office@zionlutheranpittsfield.org
(413) 442-3525