Women’s Ministry

The Women’s Ministry at ACC focuses on bringing women of all stages of life together for times of spiritual growth, friendship, and fun.

 

Monday Margaritas:

Monday Margaritas is a new women’s fellowship group gathering starting in March. We will be meeting the first Monday of every month at different restaurants in theAnkeny andDes Moines area. This is a time of fellowship and getting to know each other as women of the church. Please know that even though the fun name says Margaritas, the emphasis is not on the margaritas but the social aspect of coming together for fellowship. (Drinking a margarita is an optional choice!)

Our first outing will be Monday, March 5 at 5:00 p.m. at the Garden Grill8385 Birchwood Ct,Johnston. They will offer 1/2 price appetizers and $3.50 margaritas during this time if interested.

This is for women of all ages. Join us as we get this great fellowship group kicked off.

Sorry, guys, at this time, this is for women only!!

 

Study Resources:

For anyone interested in further exploration of the topics we discussed at the Jan Women’s Retreat, here is a list resources.

Centered Living:

  • “The Centered Life”, by Jack Fortin is a good 6-session study book

Exploring your creativity: These books are all written with the intention of reading, reflecting, and then doing something to help the reader better understand her creativity and to allow creativity to unfold in her life.

  • “The Artist’s Way”, by Julia Cameron
  • “Walking in This World”, by Julia Cameron
  • “What We Ache For”, byOriahMountainDreamer
  • “Simple Abundance”, by Sarah Ban Breathnach (a daily devotional and activity book)

Devotions: These books are daily affirmations and devotions supporting you on your journey to live out and embrace your creativity.

  • “Heart Steps”, by Julia Cameron
  • “Blessings”, by Julia Cameron

Writing: If you are interested in exploring writing as an art…

  • “The Right to Write”, by Julia Cameron

Journaling: These books provide insight and activities to the process of journaling your spiritual story.

  • “Journaling As A Spiritual Practice”, by Helen Cepero
  • “Journaling A Spirit Journey”, by Anne Broyles

Forgiveness: If you are looking for further reading on the topic of forgiveness…

“Companions in Christ: The Way of Forgiveness”, published by The Upper Room, is a good workbook and could be used for individual reflection or group study.

 

A Secret Sisters Ministry started in 2011 at ACC. Secret Sisters is a ministry between you and another sister in our church. She will not know who you are, but she will know you are there thinking of her and praying for her. This is a great opportunity to get to know other women within our church

 

 

 

Upper Midwest Region’s Women’s Ministries

A Message from the Women’s Ministries Board!

Hi, we wanted to introduce ourselves to you. You have probably passed us on the street and didn’t recognize us. We are women just like you who feel called to empower women. We are a strictly volunteer group from all around the region. If you feel similarly called, we want to hear from you! Ideas for women in the region- or future articles, concerns, questions, mission trips and opportunities, whatever. You can email Wende at jwbarrett@q.com. If you would like to be in a leadership role in the region, we would also like to hear from you! We just want to hear Your voice and share the Good News from your area!

REGIONAL WOMENS MINISTRY NEWSLETTER