WELCOME!

A sign hanging at a coffee shop our women frequent says,

“You can always sit with us.”

That is what our women’s fellowship is all about.

Christ has brought to us to his table for belonging, growth, and service, and we invite you to pull up a chair. Keep reading below for the ways to gather, grow, and give with us.

GATHER…

THE SUMMER EDITION

TUESDAYS

Coffee Club: Come to one or come to all! This group of regulars and drop-ins meets from 9:30-11a at Piecewise Coffee (2001 State St 29033), with an optional devotional time during the summer at 9a. Ask the barista to point you to the overflow room. If you’d like to be on the email list for this group, please contact Pat Brandon.

Pickleball: in June and July, 6:30p, at Quail Racket and Swim Courts (4927 Quail Lane, 29206). No experience required! Lessons and play for all levels is offered by our own Coach Martha. To learn more or to be on the contact list for weather updates, please contact Martha Acuff.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Meal Prep-and-Pray on Sunday night, June 14th, 6-8p in Parish Hall: assemble meals for Lighthouse for Life rescue home. We’ll also spend some time praying for this ministry and worship with our Cota “Girls Band.” You can sign up to bring ingredients here.

Harvest Hope on Monday afternoon, June 29th, 11a-1:30p at 2220 Shop Road, 29201: Serve in the Emergency Food Pantry. Sign ups required; stay tuned for a link.

VBS from 9a-noon from July 13-17: serve with your sisters as a helper or teacher (contact Lily Dunn to sign up: lily@apostlescolumbia.org).

Treats and Trivia on Monday evening, July 20th, 7-9p at the home of Sister Tuller (325 Harden St): hors d’oeuvres and drinks are provided for our teams-based fun. We’ll also have some time of worship, led by our Cota “Girls Band.”

Harvest Hope on Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, 11a-1:30p at 2220 Shop Road, 29201: Serve in the Emergency Food Pantry. Sign ups required; stay tuned for a link.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Koinonia Groups

These groups of 4-12 members meet from September through May with trained leaders for biblically-based discussion, prayer, and as a launching pad to fellowship events. Women can join in one of two ways, and some women do both!

1) Bible study. These groups in different rooms of the church following the teaching portion of Women’s Bible study, described above.

2) Book study. These groups meet on the off-weeks of Bible study, some in homes and others at the church. This year groups are studying John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way.

To learn more or join a group, please contact Deacon Lisa.

An outdoor morning and our Coffee Club founder and hostess Pat Brandon to the right!

GROW…

To learn more about the opportunities below and other avenues to pursue spiritual growth alongside other women, please contact Deacon Lisa Wheeler.

Bible Study 2026-2027

Hebrews

**Let Us Draw Near to God**

Hebrews may be the most disturbing and consoling of all the New Testament books. The magnitude of the warnings regarding apostasy are surpassed only by the magnitude of the assurance we have in Christ’s blood.
Even so, the author’s talk of blood sacrifice and tabernacles finds resistance in a modern age. We often associate these things with a petulant and blood-hungry God. In our study of Hebrews, we’ll seek the pure truth of the original teaching, stripping away the later perversions. We’ll see how the freely-offered blood of Jesus is the only route to make our conscience clean. We’ll also learn more about how the Old and New Testaments connect, showing us **why** we “draw near” to God, **how** we “draw near” to God, and **what** it looks like to “draw near” to God.
Lessons are taught by Deacon Lisa Wheeler.

Bible study meets TWICE A MONTH with offerings on Tuesday mornings (childcare provided; please contact Lily Dunn to register) and Wednesday evenings. Usually this is every other week, but you’ll notice a few changes in the spring dates.

Both the morning and evening studies include intensive teaching, followed by discussion and prayer in leader-led koinonia groups. Homework is offered but optional. Drop-in visitors are welcome throughout the year. To learn more or to sign up, please contact Lisa Wheeler.

TUESDAY MORNINGS, 8.45-10.30a, Parish Hall:

Fall dates 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1

Spring dates 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/16, (4/16 service opportunity), 4/13, 4/27

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 6.30-8:15p, Parish Hall:

Fall dates 8/26, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2

Spring dates 1/13, 1/27, 2/17, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17, (4/7 service opportunity), 4/14, 4/28

GIVE…

The strong representation of women involved in the ministries below has created a bridge between women’s fellowship and women-ministering-to-women. Consider where you might find a place to belong and to share your gifts:

If you would like to be trained to serve communion to those who are unable to attend church due to prolonged illness or physical difficulties, please contact Deacon Allison Lewis.

If you would like to help provide meals for those in need, please contact Amber Cook.

SAVE THE DATE

Our Bi-Annual Women’s Retreat at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC, will take place November 12-14, 2027.