Women of Grace

Welcome to Women's Ministry at Grace Presbyterian Church! We are thrilled you stopped by our page!

Our goal is to create a space where each woman feels welcomed and cared for. Whether you need a soft place to land, or you're ready for an in-depth Bible study, or something in-between, we hope you'll find what you need for the season of life you're in.

We offer weekly Bible studies, support groups, and special events. Please feel free to reach out to me, Brenda Garrison, with any questions or comments.

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    Living from Rest Workshops
    September 2025 - April 2026  

    You know God loves you, right? But do you really live from that truth—that you are His beloved daughter? Or do you live from the to-do list you feel God has given to you through the needs that surround you? I bet you're tired, too.

    The goal of the "Equipped for Rest" series is to help us let go of that to-do list and rest in the reality of being God's beloved daughter. "God wants us to live from a heart of rest in Him, not burnt out from a life we think is serving Him," says Elizabeth Holt. When we finally rest in being God's beloved, we are living as God designed us. From that design, He will show us what He has for us to do, and give us all we need to fulfill it.

    The "Living From Rest Workshop" series is made up of seven monthly events, each addressing different aspects of seeing ourselves as God's beloved, living a life of love in our smaller circles, and then in the larger circle of our lives.

     

    September 8, 2025 | Living from Rest: You Belong to God
    We are beloved and made to reflect God. Elizabeth Holt

    October 14, 2025 | Mentoring from Rest
    Mentoring and sharing burdens with Amy Ellenwood

    November 10, 2025 | Living from Rest: Help our Emotional and Mental Health
    Beth Vanne

    January 12, 2026 | Pursue Unbelievers
    Campus Outreach Alum

    February 9, 2026 | Living from Rest in our Friendships and Encouraging Others

    March 9, 2026 | Living from Rest and Healthy Boundaries
    Being a confident woman of dignity who is personable, approachable, and knows when to "shut the door" to prioritize family and have refreshment for herself. Also able to realize what does and doesn't matter (what has God given her to care about versus what is not from God for her). Jenn Gordon

    April 13, 2026 | Living from Rest: The Art of Juggling

    Each workshop is designed to equip us to live out the life God has called us to without compromising the rest He's designed for us. All events will be on the second Monday evening of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm, except for October which is on the second Tuesday. Registration is required for each workshop. The next workshop's registration starts at the finish of the previous month's workshop.

    Register

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    Rooted in the Word Bible Studies
    Growth and Connection

    Questions? Contact Brenda!

    Tuesday mornings at Grace Pres are a fun time of studying God’s Word while growing in relationship with other women—fancy wording for making friends! The Fall semester begins late-August and runs through late November. Spring semester begins in mid-January and runs through the end of April.

    Studies will run Tuesdays 9:30–11:30 a.m. beginning August 26.

    A children’s program is available during our studies:

    • Nursery care
    • Preschool program which includes: Bible lesson, craft, snack, and activities

    Groups offered Fall 2025

    Chapel Bible Study | Normi Howard

    Luke in the Land: Walking with Jesus in His First-Century World by Kristi McLelland

    This group will be studying the book of Luke through the teaching of Krist McLelland's book. In this study, you will be encouraged to "challenge the way you readthe accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you'll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for verybody."*

    *from the back-cover copy of "Luke in the Land."

    $25 book fee

    The Word Alone | Jorie Dahlin

    Samuel, Saul, and David: A Study of 1 Samuel

    Samuel, Saul, and David were very different from one another: Samuel was a prophet, Saul was a king, and David was a shepherd. Yet, their stories are tightly intertwined. Each of them had a unique and important calling, so their relationships with one another could be complicated and contentious. Yet, God used their interactions with one another for his glory. Please join us on Tuesday mornings for this Bible-Only Bible Study, as we dive into the lives of these three men to see what unified them, what divided them, and ultimately, how God used them mightily for the good of his people Israel. 

    Women of all ages and stages are welcome.

    Quilters & More | Pat Ivaska

    With a passion for quilting, this sweet group of women meet for a devotional, share prayer requests, enjoy showing their quilting, and participate in a demonstration or a workday. All women are welcome. If you love to quilt or want to learn, this group of godly women is for you.

    Side-by-Side | Emily Oliver and Hannah Dennison

    Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments" by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler.

    This is a group made up of wives of medical professionals.

    Moms of All Stages (formerly MoCo) | Danielle Crowell

    Brave and Beloved: A Bible Study for Women Exploring the Wisdom and Diversity of Women in the Bible by Meredith Storrs

    Join a community of moms of all ages who will link arms together through God's Word, fellowship, and prayer. We will learn from each other. Whether you are newly pregnant or a grandma, this group is for you–not just for what you will gain, but also for what you will give.

    Cost of the book: $15 paid online

    Rooted Fall 2025 Registration

    Child Registration

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    Spanish Women's Bible Study
    Room 161 (Jr. High Room)

    Diana Torres Cole
    Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from its Cultural Captivity by Nancy Pearcey

    The Spanish study for women. Who is this study for? Women from Grace or other churches in Peoria, or women who don't go to church but want to learn from the Bible, and who speak Spanish. What is the group's purpose? To meditate in the Word of God, studying the Scripture, and using a thematic book (translated into Spanish) to support this study.

    Register for Women's Study

     

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    Mom Collective

    Mom Collective is a community where you can come as you are, be known, supported, and encouraged, as we adventure together through the little years of motherhood. For more information about our meetings and events click here, or send us an e-mail.

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    Monday Morning Prayer
    We meet weekly to pray together

    All women are invited to attend a weekly time of prayer for our church, our nation, our missionaries, and our own personal requests. We begin each week with a devotional or a sharing time by a missionary. Then we divide into groups and spend time in prayer.

    For more information contact Mary Jane Crowell at (309) 674-5313.

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    Moms in Prayer
    Praying for our children

    Moms In Prayer is an international group whose vision is that “every school in the world would be covered with prayer.” MIP helps moms (and grandmothers) in their local schools to pray for the children, teachers, staff, administration, and school board. They meet for one hour a week.

    You may contact Elizabeth Parker for more information about an existing group or to start one for your school.