Bethel’s Women’s Ministry provides a variety of opportunities for service and fellowship. All of the women of Bethel are welcome at any and all groups and activities in the women’s ministry. Women’s Ministry at Bethel will provide opportunities to strengthen the connections that women have with God, with their church and with each other. The Women’s Coordinating Council oversees this ministry. Contact WCC President Kris Fansler for more information about groups and activities within the women’s ministry.
Bethel’s Women’s Ministry provides a variety of opportunities for service and fellowship. All of the women of Bethel are welcome at any and all groups and activities in the women’s ministry. Women’s Ministry at Bethel will provide opportunities to strengthen the connections that women have with God, with their church and with each other.
BETHEL BOOK WOMEN
The Bethel Book Women meet on the third Monday of every month at Bethel to discuss that month’s book selection. Members nominate up to three books each to discuss for the upcoming year (July to June) in May via an electronic survey. We nominate our favorite books from the following genres: Classic, Fiction, Non-Fiction and Religious. The top 12 books are then selected. Each member then picks a month to lead the discussion. We enjoy sharing our thoughts and insights on some very interesting reads.
Questions: Bethel Book Women.
WOMEN’S CIRCLES
All of the women of Bethel are welcome at any and all groups and activities in the Women’s Ministry! Come and see what we are about. We’d love for you to join us. Contact WCC President Kris Fansler for more information about groups and activities within the women’s ministry.
A Circle is a small group of women who meet monthly for Christian fellowship. A circle offers women a community of friends within our large church.
Most circles do a short Bible study together at their meetings. In addition, there is plenty of time for talking, laughing, and enjoying a sweet treat. Some circles meet at church and some meet in their homes.
The circles at Bethel have a variety of special mission projects, service programs or unique ways to be involved in our community.
If you sign in to “Realm” on the Bethel website, you can see a description of each circle and see a photo of the members. If you know of a circle you would like to join, just call or email the circle president. We are always happy for an opportunity to welcome new members into one of our women’s circles.
MOM’S GROUP
One Sunday a month Mom’s Group meets after 9 am service where we discuss the joys and struggles of motherhood! While our meetings will focus on the needs of moms with young children, moms with children of all ages are always welcome. Our meetings will focus on a variety of different topics and activities that are part of daily life as a Mom.
WOMEN’S COORDINATING COUNCIL
Women’s Coordinating Council (WCC) is an assembly of the leaders of all of the groups that are a part of the Women’s Ministry at Bethel: our circles, blanket group, church ladies, women’s choir and prayer shawls. WCC meets four times a year.
Members of Women’s Coordinating Council plan events and projects so that all groups can participate and have a voice in the scheduled activities of the women’s ministry at Bethel. WCC coordinates activities so that members of all the women’s groups at Bethel can work together to contribute support for our church, our mission projects and the Women of the ELCA at the national and synod levels.
WCC serves as a link to the South Central Wisconsin Synodical Women’s Organization (SWO), as well as to the Women of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) national organization.
WOMEN’S SPECIAL EVENTS
Women’s Retreat: Each year the women’s ministry at Bethel holds a retreat. The retreat is usually held at Bethel Horizon’s camp. It is an opportunity to meet new Bethel friends, hear an inspirational speaker and enjoy some of the activities unique to Horizons.
Advent By Candlelight: Our Christmas season event is held in early December. This very popular event always includes an inspiring speaker, beautiful Christmas table decorations, good desserts, and Christmas music. You can participate as a guest, a table hostess or a member of the planning committee.
Triennial Conference: This is a yearly conference held at different locations across the United States that brings together bold women of faith from all walks of life.