Welcome to Women's Support
Upcoming Events, Topicals and Programs
Themed Women's Group: Mental Health
Our evening will be around the theme of “normalizing mental health struggles”. We will use a similar format as our previous meetings. This will include, facilitator led, small group sharing and listening on how we can help and encourage one another in the realization that we all struggle, and that is OK! (This is always optional and according to your comfort to share- you may simply listen). Some have wondered what this is all about? and who is this for?…
The Goal of Women’s Mental Support group is to: Support (as non-professionals) women-to-women, Help each other to thrive, Foster hope, Normalize, Shed shame and stigmas, Point to Jesus, Pray together, Nonjudgment & empathetic environment, and Speaking truth in love.
Next Meeting:
** BREAK FOR SUMMER**
Resuming again in Fall 2026
New! Teen Encouraging
Details to come
Women’s Bible Study (link below)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPCE_FgWWSttnShPSOb4HA7CUHU_11yWvPzL_wVeqvbH3_A/viewform
Big Hearts, Little Hearts (link below) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzvt7Fpv91lF94FjUbtwRutK7q6bybkLA5VqZGpOKCVU1C1Q/viewform
The Olive Branch
1 in 4 women experience abuse in some form. While it’s often unspoken, it is real and closer than we think—affecting women who may be suffering in silence. The Olive Branch is a safe, confidential, and nurturing space for women navigating the impact of abuse, abuse-related trauma, and harmful or destructive relationships.
We welcome those who have experienced any form of abuse—physical, emotional, spiritual, sexual, financial, neglect, abandonment, etc. —recognizing that none of these reflect God’s love or His design. Every experience is met with compassion, dignity, and without judgment. We also support women affected indirectly by abusers - a trusting adult hurting other individual(s) other than yourself, as well as those in unhealthy or destructive family or marital environments where the fruit often bears resemblance to abuse whether intentional or unintentional.
We understand the courage it takes to face these realities and the lasting impact they carry. This group exists because the journey through abuse can be painful, confusing, and isolating—but no experience or emotion is ever “too big” here. Through faith, compassion, and truth, we create space for healing, restoration, and growth. We are non-professionals supporting, encouraging, and uplifting one another.
We believe in confronting harm while holding onto hope. Scars are not shameful—they tell a story of survival, strength, and resilience. You are beautiful, worthy, and deeply valued. God is a God of redemption, refinement, and rebirth. As written in Psalm 139:14, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Together, we seek to break cycles of harm, restore identity and self-worth, and walk forward in truth, freedom, and renewed purpose. This is a place to be seen, heard, and loved.
Please be aware that this group is not intended for observation, curiosity, or gathering information about those who attend.
Looking ahead - we have begun a pilot program that has been going well and plan to fully launch this support group this fall. If you or someone you know could benefit from this or would like more information, please reach out to a member of the Women’s Support Committee (Sisters Janis Moser, Joni Moser, Kim Schneider, Heidi Virkler, and Noami Walder) or send us an email (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org)—all communication is kept confidential
If you’re interested in attending, please read the Overview & Guidelines to ensure you understand and agree with them.
Women’s Groups
Women’s groups are a place to develop relationships within the church family and less of a place of deep crisis. At this time we are placing less emphasis/responsibility on facilitator expectations and running a Women’s Group. As they have become more mainstream with 5+ years of history, the amount of direct assistance seems to not be as necessary as when they first started. However, if you are needing additional help creating your own, please feel free to reach out and/or see the additional links below.
Facilitator Expectations:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/148bk7M22SCq0bwqvGsdgQnF8Q7GtzVn2qtn_Ckf-P1k/edit?usp=sharing
Additional Document for Facilitators and Attendees:
https://accounseling.org/mentorskills/role-of-mentoring-and-support-groups/
Women’s Group Topic Ideas:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w7KA1xbco4ciG3W7BU0l3OJjaaVfKXgnxILpsi6CBUQ/edit?usp=sharing
Stepping into Your Spiritual Gifts
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant [...] Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God with worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit worketh all in all. (1 Corinthians 12 vs. 1,4-7)
Have you ever wondered if there could be more depth to your spiritual life? Do you long to find your place and deeper purpose within our church family? Discovering and exploring your Spiritual Gift(s) could help in this. How wonderful it is to know you are essential and integral to the health and function of the body of Christ!
As believers, we are all called to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance (Galatians 5:22-23). But have you considered how these essential qualities pour into the unique spiritual gifts God has given you? Discovering and exploring your spiritual gifts can open doors to serving with greater impact and deeper fulfillment.
Paul compared the church to a physical body in 1 Corinthians 12, reminding us that every part is essential for the body of Christ to fully thrive. You are integral to God’s work. He has uniquely created and shaped you into the woman you are today.
Take the time to discover your spiritual gifts, and you will find a deeper sense of belonging, fulfillment, and alignment with God’s will as you step into them humbly, in love for the Lord. When you walk in the gifts He has given you, you not only strengthen your own faith but also uplift and edify the entire body of Christ.
Let us encourage one another in this journey of faith and service, using our gifts to glorify God and bless those around us!
Below is a link to a packet from a past event that can guide you as you explore your Spiritual Gifts.
- Spiritual Gifts Assessment
- Please reach out if you need help navigating the information. We’d be happy to help! (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org)
Spiritual Gifts Topicals to Consider:
ACCFS Website Resources
How Can I Find Help?
Become Matched With A Mentor:
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Whether you need guidance or feel called to support someone else, mentorship provides a powerful way to grow, encourage, and walk alongside others.
https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/mentoring
Ask For An Advocate
Women’s Support would like to mention that in addition to pairing up mentors and mentees, we also offer advocacy to those who benefit from it. Where mentoring is walking alongside to help build confidence, clarity and personal growth/strength over time,advocacy is stepping in to speak or act on someone’s behalf whenthey cannot safely or effectively do so themselves. Mentoring involves two people where the mentor walks beside the mentee vs. advocacy involves someone standing up for someone in need to a third party. Examples of advocacy could be interceding in conversations where one feels overwhelmed, overlooked, scared, or the conversation is too emotional or hard for them to have on their own. This could be with church leadership, in a family unit or navigating a system. These are very unique interventions that while not common are necessary for emotional safety. If you feel like this would be something helpful to you, please reach out to any of the sisters who are a part of Women’s Support, Sisters Joni Moser, Janis Moser, Kim Schneider, Naomi Walder or Heidi Virkler, to be placed with someone who can best advocate for you.
The Olive Branch
See The Olive Branch drop down for more information.
Attend Events:
Feel the love and support from women in our church community. We are all learning and growing. As we grow together and rally around one another, we can feel a deeper connection with each other.There is a lot going on. See the church calendar https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/calendar.
Start/Join a Women’s Group:
See the Women’s Group drop down for more information.
Take the Spiritual Gifts Assessment:
Reach out to someone in the Women’s Support & Discipleship Group or email womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org regarding your Spiritual Gift(s) and for additional resources to develop your gift.
Connect with others who share your gift, offering encouragement and new insights on using it in a God-honoring way. This can also reveal opportunities to pour energy into supporting and uplifting other women.
How To Get Involved In Women’s Support & Be a Help
We Can’t Do This Without You!
Women’s Support takes a body of believers working together. If you are interested in helping out in a specific area, or have specific thoughts or ideas, please email (womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org) or reach out to anyone on the Women's Support Committee
Become a Mentor
If you feel called to become a mentor please the mentoring page of the website to get further information and get started https://www.ellingtonacchurch.org/mentoring
Past Events
Annual Spring Women's Day - 2026
Thank you again for another special morning filled with love, sharing, connection and growth. This year's topic was "Threads of Strength & Diginity: Honoring Godly Women Across Genderations. If you were not able to attend we encourage you view the slide presentation. Hope to see you next year!
Theme Night: Mental Health
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Thank you to each and every one of you for attending this special evening. For those that were not able to come, please see the link below for a recordering of the night. To continue in the area we are starting a non-professional pilot program where those interested in this area can meet every other month. See the side panel on this site for more information and specific dates, time & location.
NOTE: Thing topic is an ongoing support outreach that is continuing to meet. See the side panel or upcoming events drop down for future meetings/gatherings.
Special Event 2025-09-17: Emotional Health and Discipleship Panel Discussion
We thank those that were able to attend this event and for those who could not, encourage them to listen to this emotional yet hopeful message around mental health. This event ties in with the upcoming women's "Themed Night: Mental Health".
Please visit AC Central to access the event's recording.
Discipleship Conference
What a beautiful day hosted by ACCFS as we were taught how to ABIDE in Jesus, BECOME more like Him, and CONTINUE His work. If you would like more information from this event, please visit ACCFS's Website. In addition you can access some recordings/PDF's on AC Central labeled:
2025-08-30 - SPECIAL EVENT(s)
Semi-Annual Women's Breakfast
Thank you to all that attend! It's a blessed morning filled with fellowship and connection. Be one the look out for future spring and fall dates!
Annual Spring Women's Day - 2025
Preparing your Heart
- God’s Intention for Beauty Podcast Series
- Young Woman Support (video series)
- Womanhood Podcast Episodes
We are sorry if you missed this event but given the sensitivity and confidentiality of the topics shared, in addition to the general format of the day, this event was not recorded. Hope to see you next year!
We'd love to hear your feedback about the event and/or if you'd ever like to be a panelist in the future. Please reach out to womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org and let us know!
Spiritual Gifts Event
Empathy Night
Past Newsletters
We Want to Hear From You!
- womenssupport@ellingtonacchurch.org
- Reach out to any of the sisters in the Women’s Support and Discipleship group. We are open to hearing your thoughts and ideas.
- You can also use the Mentor tab on the website to request or offer to be a mentor.
Women’s Support & Discipleship Group
Sisters Janis Moser, Joni Moser, Kim Schneider, Heidi Virkler, and Naomi Walder
MENTOR SURVEY REFRESH!
Please visit our Mentor/Mentee page to complete an updated survey. Even if you’ve filled one out in the past, we’re updating our database and ask that everyone interested resubmit their responses.
THEMED WOMEN'S GROUP: MENTAL HEALTH
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
Our evening will be around the theme of “normalizing mental health struggles”. We will use a similar format as our previous meetings. This will include, facilitator led, small group sharing and listening on how we can help and encourage one another in the realization that we all struggle, and that is OK! (This is always optional and according to your comfort to share- you may simply listen). Some have wondered what this is all about? and who is this for?…
The Goal of Women’s Mental Support group is to: Support (as non-professionals) women-to-women, Help each other to thrive, Foster hope, Normalize, Shed shame and stigmas, Point to Jesus, Pray together, Nonjudgment & empathetic environment, and Speaking truth in love.
Next Meeting:
** Break for the Summer**
Starting back up in Fall 2026
NEW!
TEEN MENTORING!
We are looking for any of our sisters that have a desire and heart to help support our youth. If so, please click on the link below if you are interested.
Teen Mentee Link Coming Soon!
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