The purpose of the Women’s Ministry at Church of the Lakes is to foster a joyful relationship with God for women of all ages by connecting with one another, exploring God’s story and serving together.
Our Women’s Ministry focuses on four areas: Spiritual, Social, Service, and Support. We look forward to your participation in these groups and activities.
To view our full list of courses available for your journey of faith visit the church office.
Click here to register for any of our current small groups
*Click here to request child care for any groups meeting at the church.
Spiritual
Bible Studies:
Women’s Bible Study
Dates: Mondays
Moms on the Move: 10:00 – 11:30 am, room 201
Womens Daytime: 1:00 – 2:30 pm, room 206
Led by: Angela Fritz
Video series & discussions on biblical topics and modern life.
Off-Site Bible Study – Weekly
Dates: Mondays, ongoing
Time: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Place: Sebia Crum’s home (contact the church office for information)
Led by: Sebia Crum
Focus on studying specific books of the Bible.
Off-Site Bible Study – Monthly
Dates: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm (food will be included)
Place: Debbie Messer’s home in Canal Fulton
Contact: Debbie Messner – 330-801-0599
Seeing the goodness of God in your life and putting value back into friendships.
Advent Bible Study
The Weary World Rejoices
Dates: November 25th – December 16th
Daytime: 1:00 – 2:30 pm, room 206
Evening: 6:30 – 8:00 pm, room 105
Led by: Angela Fritz
Experience the Christmas season anew this year by studying Advent, why we celebrate it, and how it fuels our worship of Jesus. Understand the anticipation and waiting the Old Testament world endured, the joy and new life signaled by the coming of Christ, and the way Advent points to the glory of God still to come.
Social
Widow’s Connection
Monthly luncheon at various restaurants to promote fellowship and friendship. Learn more about other planned activities at our luncheons. Women may join this group at any time. For more information contact Sue Hoffmeyer, 330-704-1774.
Women’s Book Club
Dates: 1st Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Place: room 201
Led by: Sue Hoffmeyer
Provides an opportunity for Christian women to read books that support spiritual growth and to provide fellowship. Books include non-fiction, biographies and fiction discussed from a Christian perspective. Members may join at any time. Meets August through May.
Women’s Exchange – Women’s Exchange is an all-inclusive community group open to all women. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month at 9:30 am. Our purpose is to provide mental and social stimulation and allow an arena for sharing concerns and discussing current issues. For more information about Women’s Exchange click here.
Zumba Class
Dates: Sundays, January 5th – 26th
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 pm
A freewill donation will go to Hope Bridge. Church member Stephanie Getz will lead this upbeat exercise class.
Service
Prayer Shawl
Dates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, September – May
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Place: room 203
Contact:
Knit and crochet prayer shawls to be a comfort for those going through trials in life both inside and outside our church. All skill levels are welcome. They even have supplies that you can use. Over 800 prayer shawls have been donated since this ministry started.
Baby Bundles Plus
Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, September – May
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 pm
Place: Church, room 108
Contact: Lucy Woods – text 330-417-0282
Makes baby quilts for children being baptized at our church and needy agencies. Sews & stuffs dolls for outpatient lab & surgical units at Akron Children’s Hospital and adult lap blankets for nursing home patients. Makes stuffed animals for Stark County Children’s Services, and needy agencies. Also sews dresses for girls in Africa. Help is needed in all areas. Instructions given.
Mom’s Day Out for Single Moms:
for Hope Bridge Ministries
Date: Saturday, December 7th
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Blessing single parents with a day out. With so many things to get done at Christmas, this can be a particularly busy time for parents, especially single parents. Let us be a blessing to single parents in our community and faith family by giving them some time to do what they need to do whether it be shopping, wrapping Christmas gifts, or even time to rest. Single parents are invited to drop their children off here at the church at 2:00 pm with pick up at 5:30 pm. We will share the meaning of Christmas with the children through watching a movie, listening to a Bible story, making crafts, and playing games. We will end with dinner. If you are interested in serving in any way for this, contact Angela Fritz, angela@churchofthelakes.org
Total Living Center
Date: 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Contact: Chris Moore, chrismoore@sssnet.com
Total Living Center is located on 9th St SW in Canton. Their mission is transforming lives in our community by being a bridge of healing and compassion.
Support
Single and Parenting
Dates: Mondays, beginning September 9th – October 14th
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Place: room 203
Contact: Angela Fritz
Single and parenting is a program that helps single parents find practical help and encouragement as they seek to successfully guide their children into adulthood.
Care & Connect
Dates: 2nd Mondays
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm (food will be available)
Place: room 201
The mission of our Care and Connect support group is to connect, support, and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families as they serve the vulnerable children in our community. For more information, contact Julia Fabich
M.O.Ms
Dates: every other Wednesday, beginning September 18th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Place: room 214
Contact: Angela Fritz
A group for mothers of preschool and school-age children. Being a mom is beautiful and hard. We get that you need a safe space to breathe and a place to get some encouragement that what you are doing matters.
P.A.C.T – Praying for Adult Children Together
Dates: 1st Thursdays
Time: 10:00 am
Place: room 201
We come together to pray for our adult children and grandchildren and commit to praying for one another’s requests between gatherings. Prayer concerns shared will remain confidential. Please bring a notebook to record prayer requests. *Both women and men are welcome.
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