Greetings PW Leaders!
If you've been looking for an answer to the question, "How do We Get Younger Women Involved in PW?", then we've got some good news for you. On November 15, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time, Kathy Randall will lead the first Presbyterian Women's eMinistry Network teleclass that will address the question of getting younger women involved in the local PW group. The class will last for one hour, the cost is $12.00, and enrollment is limited to 12 people, so sign up soon! If there is enough interest, we'll schedule an additional class.
To learn more about the class and Kathy Randall, go to this page http://www.eministrynetwork.org/pw.htm . There you will find a class description, a picture of Kathy with her biographical sketch, plus a link for easy registration.
Once you're registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from eMinistry Network which will contain your pass code for the class. Prior to the class, you will be asked to complete a pre-class survey online. Copies of the surveys will be sent to Kathy so she will have a better understanding of the callers' needs and interests. There is also a message board available for comments by class members.
What is eMinistry?
The Churchwide Coordinating Team of PW voted in March to enter into a
pilot project to offer live, low-cost training to Presbyterian Women around the
country through eMinistry. Don't like computers? No problem! eMinistry is low-tech--classes are conducted over
the phone. It's low-cost -most
classes are between $12 and $15 an hour. It's personal--the class size is limited to 10-12 people, which allows
everyone a chance to speak and ask questions. And it’s convenient—- no travel, no need to get dressed up!
Taking a class through eMinistry couldn’t be simpler. Sitting in the
comfort of your home, you dial the number to get in the class, press in your ID
number, and spend the next hour listening, sharing, and asking questions with
the class leader and other Presbyterian Women from around the country. To
encourage communication, classes are kept small. Also, you will need a
land-line telephone to keep background noise to a minimum--no cell phones,
please.
Last year, I had the pleasure of taking two classes from my favorite
writer, The Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, an Episcopal priest from New
Jersey, and they were great. There were only 10 of us in each class, and we
were able to ask questions of this beloved author, get requested advice, and
pray with her. The telephone format makes for a more intimate setting than a
conference, workshop, or Gathering.
Please help spread the word about this class and this new format for leadership development! If you have any questions, please contact me by e-mail or give me a call at the toll-free number listed below.
Blessings and Peace,
Patricia
Patricia Longfellow
Presbyterian Women
888.728.7228 Ext. 8015 Toll-free
502.569.8015 Phone
502.569.8600 Fax
patricia.longfellow@pcusa.org