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2026 Mission Grant Opportunity

To all Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Trinity,

Thank you for your continued support of our Synod Mission Projects. Contributions are currently being accepted for the Nursing and Midwifery program in Mulanje, Malawi, through Dec. 15, 2026. Our one-time giving will provide much needed updated equipment for the Skills Lab, which is critical to proper learning techniques.

Submit your monies from your group to your local treasurer, who will send to: Doreen Stiffler, Synod PW, doreen625@windstream.net.

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2027 Mission Project

HOPE NWC – Charleroi, PA – Project H.O.P.E. (Home of Outreach Possibilities and Empowerment)

Hope (New Worshiping Community – PCUSA) Church is a vibrant church community in Charleroi PA. Organized as a NWC in October 2025, our leadership – 2/3 Haitian and 1/3 American – is committed to growing in Christ and to intentionally work together to foster true community and provide a safe place to gather and support for a variety of needs.

A Safe Place to Gather — Hope New Worshipping Community’s biggest barrier is dealing with the fear our Haitian members have in going to those locations where they may be targeted. So, we want to bring the services to our Hope NWC Space which becomes a sanctuary and safe place by providing a variety of basic needs and individual and family support, including:

  • After school homework help- since most parents cannot yet speak English and are not able to help their children in this crucial area.
  • Presentations about, and providing assistance for, youth and adults in dealing with the trauma and stress of this ongoing nightmare situation in their daily lives due to immigration policies. These presentations will be given by a Haitian member of our leadership team who has a master’s degree in counseling and conflict resolution.
  • English classes and a specific special entry level English class – designated as urgent for those who are illiterate in their native language, Creole.
  • Distribution of clothing, diapers, personal care needs and groceries.

The PW Synod grant will assist in providing the following needs: Translators ($200/mo), Mental Health presentations ($400/mo), Educational materials ($100/mo) and Refreshments ($125/mo). Volunteers will provide help with the English classes and Homework Help.

Donations will be accepted January 1 – December 15, 2027 – to your PW Presbytery Treasurer

Click here to see flyer.

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SAVE THE DATE

PW Churchwide Gathering

August 5-8, 2027

The Galt House Hotel

Louisville, KY

The PW Churchwide Gathering is a great place to:

Learn more about PW;

Meet new (and old) friends;

Share ideas & worship together;

Have fun!

 Click here to see flier, and more information is available by clicking here.

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Join Presbyterian Women at the

Commission on the Status of Women

Presbyterian Women invites you to apply to be part of our delegation to the 71st Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71) — a global gathering where voices of women, faith and justice converge to shape the world’s agenda for gender equity. Each year, Presbyterian Women brings the heart of our faith and the power of our Purpose to this global platform — lifting up stories of resilience, challenging systems of injustice, and standing shoulder to shoulder with women from every nation. The 71st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will be held March 8–19, 2027, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

For more information and an application to apply, click here.

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Presbyterian Women Churchwide offers

Leadership Development Grant opportunities

The Leadership Development Grant Program supports women in full participation and growth in the life and mission of Presbyterian Women and the church, which in turn strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Any woman who is active in the PC(USA) and wishes to participate in the work of Presbyterian Women for personal leadership development is eligible for a grant. Applicants must not have received a grant from Presbyterian Women within the last 36 months, and must have complied with the terms of fulfilling or closing prior grants from Presbyterian Women.

Grants will be awarded to assist Presbyterian women in developing and strengthening leadership skills through participation in leadership education events, including conferences.

Opportunities include:

Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) participation

Please note that applications for these grants are separate from the CSW application. And early application for these funds is advised!

Young Women – Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Grants up to $2,000 are available for young women (ages 18–30) in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) who want to participate in the Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) for personal leadership development.

Other Opportunities

PW Leadership Development Grants may also be available for women attending the Churchwide Gathering for the first time. See the same website information as above.

For more information on PW Leadership Grants and Young Women’s CSW Grants, check out the PW website at by clicking here.

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PDF version of the Presbyterian Women’s Administrative Team available by clicking here.