PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Presbyterian Church USA
PURPOSE
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ,
And empowered by the Holy Spirit,
We commit ourselves:
To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,
To support the mission of the church worldwide,
To work for justice and peace, and
Top build an inclusive, caring community of women
That strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
And witness to the promise of God’s Kingdom.
THE SYMBOL OF THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
Meanings Found in the Symbol
FORGIVEN AND FREED BY GOD IN JESUS CHRIST,
Forgiven and freed by grace through faith, the central figure stands in praise.
AND EMPOWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, WE COMMIT OURSELVES
Rooted in faith, the trio of women emerge. The outline of the central figure
forms a cross. We are Presbyterian Women, engrafted in Christ by the power of
the Holy Spirit. It is no longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us.
TO NURTURE OUR FAITH THROUGH PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY
The right figure holds a book to guide her reading, studying, praying, or
meditating.
TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH WORLDWIDE
The left figure reaches out to care for others, as she shares, nurtures, and heals.
The circle represents the church worldwide where women offer their gifts and talents in the midst of the global community.
TO WORK FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE, The uplifted arms of the central figure reach
out to embrace a just peace for the world. The relationship between the three
figures depicts lives of wholeness rather than turmoil.
AND TO BUILD AN INCLUSIVE, CARING, COMMUNITY OF WOMEN
The three women have no distinct features and represent all women. The shapes
surrounding them express energy, strength, and openness.
THAT STRENGTHENS THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)
Our name, Presbyterian Women, ties us to our denomination. The Bible
resembles the Bible depicted in the PC (U.S.A.) Seal.
AND WITNESSES TO THE PROMISE OF GOD’S KINGDOM
Guided by the four parts of our purpose, Presbyterian Women witnesses to the
reality of God’s present realm.
