Women’s Ministry

Loving and Serving God through
building a community of women seeking to know God and make Him known.

Women today wear many hats! They are busy with the demands of work, home and family. They desire to make a difference in their world and to do it in a way that is consistent with their own unique gifts and abilities. Our desire within Women’s Ministry is to help provide relationships and opportunities for women to grow as women of God. Our purpose statement is this:

We exist to love and serve God through building a community of women who are seeking to know God and make him known.

We are building this community in many ways and we’d love for you to be a part of this. So come along with us on this exciting journey! Get involved, join a Bible study, attend a Special Event, volunteer to serve God and others. Believe me, you won’t be sorry that you did!

On the journey with you,

Julie Ryan
Women’s Ministry Director

Bunco
The Women's Ministry Team invites you to join us for fun, fellowship and a little competition, as you try your luck playing BUNCO!  Bring a friend and meet us in the Cafe!  Check the Women's Ministry Calendar above for exact dates and times.

Great Park Tour
This annual summer “tour” of local parks in our community is an opportunity for mom and their children to get together at various parks during the summer.  Contact: Julie Ryan

Women's Retreat
Held each fall, the Women’s Retreat is a time to get away for renewal and refreshment, to enjoy great speakers, to worship, and to spend extended time connecting with other women.  Contact: Julie Ryan

Women's Window Newsletter
This is the quarterly newsletter published for E-Free’s Women’s Ministry program. Submissions to the Women’s Window are welcome! Send updates, devotional thoughts, recipes, encouraging words, or anything else that would be useful in supporting our mission. Editors reserve the right to edit for content and space. Contact: Julie Ryan

Food Ministry
Join us in loading, unloading, and distributing food to families in need on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm.  Meet at the E-Free garage.

Safe Harbor Ministry
Join us in preparing and serving meals to the homeless at Safe Harbor Ministry on the last Friday of each month.  Volunteers arrive at 6:15pm.

Sheridan Elementary School
Join us in serving the children of Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington.  Help is needed with reading programs, parties, child care and more.

Single Mom's Morning Out
This annual event is designed to bless single moms in our community. We offer a variety of pampering activities for mom and fun activities for the children as well as practical support such as car washes and basic car care. Contact: Julie Ryan

BSF
Join others in the community for Bible Study and fellowship. Choose Tuesday evenings at Eastview Christian Church or Monday evenings at Second Presbyterian Church. For more information attend an introduction class the 1st day of each month. Contacts: Kristi Hackman and Sarah Knight

Fit for Life
Join us for a free exercise class! Experience cardio-conditioning, weight-training, pilates and flexibility training all taught by an experienced, certified fitness instructor.  A small group discussion of  "Balance that Works When Life Doesn't" after the exercise portion of the class explores the divine connection between spiritual and physical health and wellness! Contact: Donna Wagner

Heart 2 Heart: Women's Mentoring Ministry
Heart 2 Heart is designed to connect women who are in various life stages and seasons by linking older women (either spiritually or physically) with younger women so that both may benefit practically and spiritually. Contact: Bridget Nelson

S.O.S. (Study of Scripture)
Opportunities for friendship, fellowship and spiritual growth abound at the weekly Bible studies. Be a part of our Tuesday evening or Thursday morning studies. Childcare is available for a small fee. An excellent children’s program is offered during the Thursday studies. Contact: Lori Heil

Divorce Care
No matter what the circumstances, separation or divorce is a painful process for most people. DivorceCare is a 13-week seminar/support group for men and women. It provides information and support for those coping with separation or divorce. Contact: Dave and Marcy Fry

GEMS (God Empowering Moms & Singles)
GEMS is a small group that provides support for single or spiritually single women who may or may not have children. Contact: Carol Christiansen

HELPS Ministry
The HELPS Ministry (Hands Expressing Love by Providing Service) provides meals for those in need within the church. Contact: Wendy Nelson

Thin Within
Thin within promotes re-learning the cues that God placed in our body at creation. It teaches how to listen and respond to them by coming to grips with God’s grace in our lives when other factors create the desire to eat. Open to both men and women.  Contact: Craig Nelson