The Women’s Ministry seeks to disciple women in the word of God to his glory. We pursue this call in study, fellowship, cultivating friendships, and reaching our neighbors for Christ. We invite you to explore the opportunities below.

Summer Events

ANNUAL SPRING HIKE
Saturday, June 7
Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
Join us in the beauty of God's creation with other women of Fourth. Always fun, this hike/walk is appropriate for women of all fitness levels. Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 4.

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SUMMER SIXES
June–August
Are you interested in meeting more women in our church and connecting with one another over coffee, weekend brunch, or a casual dinner with no agenda? Register to be matched with five (or a few more) women who live near you to get together up to three times over the summer months. You as a group set the time, place, and agenda! Registration deadline: Sunday, June 15.

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SUMMER BOOK CLUBS

Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings
Let's read good books and connect with one another this summer!

Option 1
Tuesdays, June 24–July 29 | 6:30–8 p.m.
An Evening at the Theater; Play Readings
Facilitated by Amanda Westly, Veronica Lowther, and others
Experience the power of drama, gaining a deeper understanding of text, characters, and themes in three plays by Christian playwrights. Join us in bringing stories to life and exploring the human condition through dialogue and action. Absolutely no drama experience needed.

Option 2
Tuesdays, June 24–July 29 | 6:30–8 p.m.
Experiencing Art through the Lens of Faith
Facilitated by Wendy Ver Hoef and others
Join us in exploring art and faith through a variety of hands-on mediums: pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, and batik. Absolutely no art experience or skills needed.

Option 3
Wednesdays, June 25–July 30 | 10–11:30 a.m.
"The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion and Host," by David Gibson
Facilitated by Allison Harrison
Dig deeper into Psalm 23 finding fresh encouragement in each verse, as David Gibson examines the psalm’s 3 depictions of our union with Christ: sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host. Gibson provides canonical context for the psalm's beautiful imagery, inspiring praise, and wonder as readers reflect on the loving Shepherd who meets our every need.

Option 4
Wednesdays, June 25–July 30 | 10–11:30 a.m.
"On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books," by Karen Swallow Prior
Facilitated by Joe Ann Stenstrom
Enjoy this guided tour through works of great literature, exploring twelve virtues that philosophers and theologians throughout history have identified as essential for good character and the good life. Swallow Prior explores some of the most compelling universal themes in classic books, helping readers learn to love life, literature, and God through their encounter with great writing.

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Bible Studies

Women's Groups

Looking Ahead

G2G Bible Study
G2G will resume on Wednesday, September 3, with our Fall Kick-Off. We will be studying the book of Hebrews in the fall and Ecclesiastes in the spring.
Registration will open in late summer.
For more information please contact Suki, sdicker@4thpres.org.

Fall Hike: Saturday, October 4

Women's Retreat: February 20–22, 2026
Mark your calendar for our next Women's Retreat, at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Md. Our special guest speaker is Mary Hannah, the Director of Women in Ministry at Second Presbyterian Memphis and Professor of Old Testament at Memphis City Seminary.

Resources

2025 Women's Retreat
Lindsey Carlson | "Persevering in Hope"
Message Audio from April 4–5
Note: Sessions 2 & 3 are missing their first couple minutes of audio.

2025 Women of the Word Conference
Salome Nengean | "Proclaiming the Lord's Faithfulness: Reflections on Psalm 145"
Message Audio from February 22

2024 Women's Retreat
Connally Gilliam | "Being Known: A Joyful Journey in Philippians"
Message Audio from February 23–25

Women's Council

Fourth Presbyterian Church's Women's Council was established in 2013 and is made up of a small group of women who commit to lead, love, and pray for the women of Fourth. The group changes yearly, but the overall purpose of the Women’s Council remains the same – to coordinate and oversee all women’s Bible studies, discipleship and mentoring groups, and events.

2023-2024 Council Members

Fourth Staff: Suki Dicker
Advisors: Betsy West, Rebecca Sparks-Korossy

Members-at-Large
Hannah Falcone, Karen Gray, Susan Jansen, Hannah Lyons, Katy Mayer, Susan Minite, Carol Van Duzer