Women's Groups

In addition to the ongoing groups listed below, St. Paul’s offers a number of short-term classes and other opportunities to get involved throughout the year. Go to the St. Paul’s Hub “Find a Group” link to view current offerings. New classes and group opportunities are also announced in the What’s Happening weekly email and The Messenger monthly newsletter.

Knit and Crochet Together

St. Paul’s knitting and crocheting ministry began in 2005. Members devote their time to provide a “hug” to the forgotten, alone, and people in need. During our monthly meetings, we share projects and patterns, enjoy fellowship, and try to get a little knitting and crocheting done! While this ministry is a great avenue for fellowship, it also supports many great missions. We have donated knitted and crocheted items to Mt. Nittany Medical Center, Rosebud Indian Reservation, Epworth Manor, Neighborhood Center, the UMW Auction, the United Methodist Children’s Home, the Park Forest Day Nursery, St. Paul’s Nicaragua Mission, and other ministries of Mission Central. Meeting dates, times, and locations are announced in the What’s Happening weekly email.

Women of Faith, Hope, and Love

This inter-generational women’s group meets throughout the school year at 9:30 am on Wednesdays on the third floor of the Education Center for study, fellowship, care, and support. We study a variety of materials such as spiritual classics, modern theology, the Bible, and topical studies. All are welcome; we are always excited to meet new members! For more information, contact Linda Keisling, or you can use the St. Paul’s Hub "Find a Group" link to locate “Adult: Small Group Women of Faith, Hope, & Love” and click on "Request to Join."

Women of Purpose

Women of Purpose (WOP) meets weekly during the school year at 12:30 pm on Tuesdays on the third floor of the Education Center for discussion, fellowship, caring, and prayer. Newcomers are always welcome--join us any time! For more information, contact Patsy Nelson, or you can go to the St. Paul’s Hub "Find a Group" link, scroll to “Adult: Bible Study Women of Purpose,” and click on "Join the Group."

Women’s Walk to Emmaus Reunion Group

This group consists of women who have attended a Walk to Emmaus or similar weekend experience. The group meets weekly at 8:00-9:30 am on Saturdays at Panera Bread on South Allen Street in State College to hold themselves accountable for living the life of grace. For more information, go to the St. Paul’s Hub "Find a Group" link, and scroll to the listing for “Adult: Small Group Women's Walk to Emmaus Reunion .”

United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women)

St. Paul’s United Women in Faith (UWF) unit supports local and global programs ministering to women, children, and youth through the work of seven circle. Circle meeting times and days vary. For more information, contact Virginia Flick, or go to the St. Paul’s Hub “Find a Group” link, and scroll to the listings for “United Women in Faith.”