Women at Fourth - Fourth Presbyterian Church: A Light in the City

About Women at Fourth

Women at Fourth is a community of women at Fourth Presbyterian Church who care for and nurture each other, deepening relationships with one another and with God through ongoing programming and special events. This fellowship group offers opportunities for women to connect through participation in service projects, faith-building gatherings, and more!

To learn more about how you can become involved in Women at Fourth or to sign up for the monthly email newsletter, contact staff liaison Simon Crow (312.573.3369). All women at Fourth Church are invited to join Women at Fourth!

Benevolent Guild
Books by Women
Horizons Bible Study
Knitting and Crocheting
Monthly Fellowship Gathering
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Support
School Supply Drive
Christmas Wishes

Benevolent Guild
meets in person on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m., September through May, with some winter breaks.

This longest-running group at Fourth Church creates sewn and crafted items for those in need. Their work includes baby and child care items — including stuffed animals, tummy-time mats, bibs, burp cloths, and taggies (mini baby blankets trimmed with ribbon loops) — which are donated to hospitals and social service organizations. The Guild also makes sensory/activity mats for individuals with dementia.

No sewing experience required.

Contact Simon Crow for more information.

Books by Women
meets in person (in the Bumpus Room) on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. Contact Simon Crow for more information.
Details and a reading list

Horizons: A Monthly Women’s Bible Study

Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and at
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. those same days
via Zoom

Interested in taking part in a Bible study that has been field tested by women’s groups all over the country? Join us for a semimonthly women’s Bible study, offered through Women at Fourth, based on the guide from Horizons magazine.

This year the study is Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke–Acts. The Gospel according to Luke and the book of the Acts of the Apostles, or Luke–Acts, “one story in two parts,” demonstrate the unfolding of God’s redemptive purposes in human history and present a distinctive perspective on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

Please join us on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

Contact Simon Crow for more information.

Knitting and Crocheting
meets on Zoom and in person:

• In person: We meet the first Tuesday of the month at the church, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the third Sunday of odd-numbered months at 9:30 a.m.

• Via Zoom: We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Both a fellowship group and a ministry of caring, Knitting and Crocheting supplies partners around the city with handcrafted items for warmth and comfort.

There are occasional exceptions to the Knitting and Crocheting schedule. Before attending, please contact Simon Crow to confirm the group will be meeting on the day and time you wish to attend.

Women at Fourth Gathering
meets in person once a month.

Join Women at Fourth on Thursday, April 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are honored to be able to present a special short-film screening of James Coney's "There Are No Words," starring Fourth Church's very own Jessica Wang and Connie Chang.

Get ready for an emotional journey through the power of words and resilience in "There Are No Words." This short film delves deep into the impact of sexual assault, drawing inspiration from Chanel Miller's courageous victim impact statement from her 2015 rape. In a world where justice often feels elusive, we follow the story of a young woman, played by a diverse cast of actresses, each bringing their unique perspective to the narrative. Through their eyes, we witness the aftermath of a heinous crime that shook the nation. The film amplifies Chanel Miller's voice by casting women from all walks of life to articulate Miller's voice from courtroom drama to moments of personal introspection, "There Are No Words" captures the raw emotion and unyielding spirit of a survivor reclaiming her identity. As the story unfolds, viewers are invited to reflect on themes of empowerment, justice, and the enduring power of storytelling. Join us for a night of thought-provoking cinema as we honor the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced.

Following the film, we will have the opportunity to hear from the Director and Executive Producer, James Coney, and Fourth Church Elder, Jessica Wang, on their creative process and the making of this film.

Movie snacks and soft drinks will be provided, and as always, please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to share. To register, click here.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is an initiative of the Caring Ministries Team and the Knitting and Crocheting Group, combining the love of knitting and crocheting with a way to reach out to those in need of comfort and solace: providing them with a tangible expression of care in the form of a handcrafted shawl or lap blanket.

To learn more about this ministry opportunity, contact Simon Crow.

Prayer Support

In need of prayer support? Share your prayer requests of joy or concern with our Fourth Church Women’s prayer circle. Email prayer requests to 4thwomenpray@gmail.com