WEBS - Women's Ecumenical Book Study

There's a great group in Bozeman called WEBS. WEBS is an acronym for "Women's Ecumenical Book/Bible Study." Coming up in February, WEBS will be offering several book study groups, reading different books and meeting at a variety of times and locations.

From the WEBS site online:

The mission of WEBS (Women's Ecumenical Bible Study) is to build connection; as we explore God's story, we share our stories. WEBS offers Seekers and Christians, who enjoy the perspectives of other women, a safe, engaging environment to nurture their faith through Bible Study (for the month of February, a BOOK Study) and in relationship.  WEBS provides both a spiritual and scholarly environment in which each woman can live her own spiritual journey in community.

For the month of February, women will have a choice to explore three different books in small groups.  Feel free to join more than one book group.  We selected the following three books from which to choose because they cover a range of spiritual topics (theology, outreach, spirituality) from a range of perspectives (evangelical/emergent, main-line Protestant, Roman Catholic/contemplative) and invite thoughtful discussion. Books are listed below with a link to their descriptions and group meeting times.

The books for February are What We Talk About When We Talk About God, by Rob Bell; Get Off Your Donkey!: Help Somebody and Help Yourself, by Reggie McNeal; and Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life, by Richard Rohr.

I (Lindean) get to lead a group on the Rob Bell book, Fridays in February from 10:00 - 11:15am at Bozeman United Methodist Church. There will even be free child care available!

For more information, check out the WEBS website, or contact Jen, the WEBS administrator, at admin@websbozeman.org .

Women's Retreat

Getting ready to head home Sunday afternoon

Nine women headed down to Big Sky last weekend for a women's retreat.
The group ate together, prayed together, laughed, cried, learned, read, sang, listened...
Some skied, some knitted, some went for a walk, some wrote in journals...

Overall, it was a wonderful time to grow in faith and friendship together as sisters in Christ. It was also a meaningful and reflective way to spend the first full weekend of the new year, as routines and rhythms interrupted by the holidays gear up again.

Not able to participate this year? The consensus seems to be this should become an annual event - so, next time!!



Saturday evening in Big Sky



Ladies Night Out and Cookie Exchange

All women are invited to Ladies Night Out and Christmas Cookie Exchange, this Friday, December 9th at 6:30pm.
Dinner will be a REAL potluck - please bring a dish to share.
Ladies Night Out is always a fun way to get to know other women in the congregation and to enjoy good food and a game or two. Bring a friend!

Making History?

I've been exchanging emails with a mentor and friend this week, who also happens to be our predecessor here at CtK, the Rev. Shelley Wickstrom. Pastor Shelley now works on the ELCA's Region One staff. And she wears quite a few hats. She spent time in June at the Campus Ministry Conference, part of July at the Women of the ELCA's Triennial Convention, and part of August in Orlando for the Churchwide Assembly (CWA). Here's what she had to say about the Assembly:

During CWA I was impressed by the endorsements given to the Genetics Statement. One genetics counselor gave a workshop on it to a national conference of genetics counselors who were amazed at its depth and breadth. That kind of peer review matters. There were also farmers who spoke in favor of it, plus geneticists. Participation in the Malaria Campaign will be one of those experiences that hopefully we'll be able to say to Marit some day that once upon a time there was a disease that killed a child every 45 seconds. Your church stopped that (with the help of philanthropists, other denominations, etc....)

I hope she's right - that Malaria will be history someday. And that we will know we have played a small part in making it so.

Not sure what all Pastor Shelley's talking about? Learn more about the Social Statement on Genetics, the ELCA Malaria Campaign, the Women of the ELCA, and Lutheran Campus Ministry!
See you in worship - don't forget to bring your school bag this Sunday!

New Issue of Cafe: Stirring the Spirit Within

The latest issue of Women of the ELCA's zine, Cafe is now available online. This month the theme is "Standing squarely in life stage changes." Enjoy!

Cafe: Stirring the Spirit Within, March 2011

This month's edition of Cafe, the zine of Women of the ELCA is now available.

Adding a little balance for Lent by Megan Torgerson

The foundation of our faith involves loving our neighbor—but what happens when we give love without balance? How will you add balance to your life and relationships this Lent? More

Faith reflections + study

We learn from the Bible that we are called not only to love people we like, but people we don't like. But how do we love our neighbor in a healthy way? More

Listen to this month's podcast More

New Issue of "Cafe": Single & Loveable

Check out the newest issue of Cafe - Single and Loveable. Cafe is the zine of the Women of the ELCA, and has great articles, faith reflections, podcasts and opportunities to join the online conversation.

Ladies Night Out

ALL women are invited to this time of food, fun and fellowship, TOMORROW, January 21st at 6:30pm. Questions? Call the church office: 587-4131

New Issue of Cafe

The latest issue of Cafe is out - the theme is "Who are you to judge?"

You can read it here or listen to the podcast here.

Enjoy!

Newest "Bold Cafe" Issue Online: The changing relationship with our parents

The newest issue of Women of the ELCA's online zine for young women is now available. Check it out here.

New Issue of Cafe Available Online

The latest issue of Cafe - the zine of Women of the ELCA is now available. The topic this month is prayer, with articles on prayers for a first job or job change, prayers for big changes, and prayers for safety.

While most of the articles are written by women, they really are for everyone. Enjoy!

New Issue of Cafe

The latest issue of Bold Cafe' - the Women of the ELCA zine - is now online. The topic is "The wisdom of women." Check it out!

Latest Issue of "Cafe" now online

The newest issue of "Cafe" - the Women of the ELCA zine, is now available at this website. This issue's topic is fertility and motherhood - choosing to be a mom and choosing not to be a mom.
Enjoy!

New Women's Bible Study

A Bible study/fellowship group for women will begin meeting on Saturday mornings at 7:30am, at Wheat Montana (located at N. 19th Ave & Oak, on Stoneridge), beginning TOMORROW!!
All women are invited to come and participate, no experience necessary! Bring a Bible if you have one and come for conversation, prayer, support, and time in God's word.
Questions? Contact Pastor Lindean in the church office at 587-4131 or by email.