Presbyterian Women is an organisation within the Presbyterian Church in Ireland that enables, encourages and equips women to become disciples of Christ.
Who We Are
Most congregations in PCI have a Presbyterian Women’s group. These groups are envisaged as fellowships in which women of all ages and stages of life are able to come together to grow in their faith through Bible study, prayer, teaching and through growing in community together.
Presbyterian Women Annual Conference May 2024 – Entrusted
Join us in Assembly Buildings, Belfast on Saturday 11 May for the launch of our theme for 2023/24 'Entrusted' with guest speaker Dr Amy Orr-Ewing. More information on the conference can be found here.
Presbyterian Women Annual Conference May 2023 – Being Transformed
The two main talks by Ali Calvin can be viewed here.
An update on the PW Special Projects can be viewed by clicking here.
What We Do
Presbyterian Women supports the development of ministry among women in PCI through the creation of group resources, running women’s conferences and facilitating training events.
We support the work of the Council of Mission in Ireland by helping to fund deaconess training and the outreach of South Belfast Friendship House into Sandy Row. We also support the Council for Global Mission as they send out and fund global mission workers in countries across the globe. Each year, Presbyterian Women also select special projects, both at home and overseas, through donations made to our Mission Fund.
What We Create
Presbyterian Women is involved in the creation and distribution of a range of resources and materials designed for personal use, and for use within women’s ministry contexts; each year, these are based on our annual theme, which for 2023-24 is Being Transformed. Click on the links below to find out more about some of these resources:
Get Involved
Meet The Team
Presbyterian Women currently employ two members of staff, and are supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, including Office Bearers.
Pauline Kennedy - Women's Ministry and PW Development Officer
I have been involved in women’s ministry at home and overseas for many years, and I have a passionate, heartfelt vision from God for all women across our land and beyond to know that they are valued and that their identity in Christ has real purpose. As Women’s Ministry and PW Development Officer it is my responsibility to support the ministry of Presbyterian Women, as well as assisting in the development of strategy and coordination of women’s ministry in general.
Contact:
Telephone: PW Office +44 (0)28 9041 7257
Email: pkennedy@presbyterianireland.org
Rose McCullagh - Senior Administrative Assistant
In a nutshell, I am thoughtful, caring, faithful, fun-loving, sensitive, devoted, mischievous, compassionate, patient, relational and thorough. As Senior Administrative Assistant I am responsible for finance related duties, deputation arrangements and secretarial and administrative duties.
Email: pw@presbyterianireland.org
2023-24 Office Bearers
Ann Wilson – Presbyterian Women's President 2023/24
At the Annual Conference in May 2023, Ann became the new PW President for 2023/24. Ann has been a member of the PW Panel for a number of years and she also serves on the PW Inspirations Subgroup, Ann’s husband, Alan, has recently retired from ministry and they now live in Saintfield, Co Down.
Ellen Hillen – Home Vice-President
In May 2022, Ellen became Presbyterian Women’s Home Vice President for 2022/2024. Ellen has been a member of the PW Panel for a number of years and she is very involved in the leadership team of her PW Group in St. Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Lisburn.
Linda Beattie
– Overseas Vice-President
In May 2023, Linda became the new Overseas Vice President having been a member of PW Panel for a number of years and she also serves on the Inspirations Subgroup. Linda is also very involved in the leadership team of her PW in Joymount PC in Carrickfergus.