Women’s Christian Service Fellowship is a working organization of women for fellowship, spiritual enrichment, mission, and outreach work in the community and beyond, as well as in serving the church as needs arise. WCSF is for all women who are members, visitors, or friends of The Church at Litchfield Park.

WCSF has six circles from which to choose, each offering a variety of study topics, fellowship opportunities, and philanthropic projects. All women are encouraged to visit and join the circle(s) of their choice.

Hostesses for Circle 3's Fashion Show fund raiser

Women’s Christian Service Fellowship hosts the annual Mother’s Day salad luncheon and Christmas tea.

There are opportunities to join in activities such as the prayer shawl ministry, an annual retreat, special programs or tours, and other events. The women support the church with the Helping Hands Program by providing food for memorial services.

WCSF also awards grants to women to help further their education, maintain or get certifications, etc. A woman must show they actively serve in their church, school or community. The church office has applications available.

The main fundraiser for WCSF is the church Thrift Shop, managed by women who volunteer their time and talents. These funds help support our many benevolences that include CLP Enrichments and the CLP Coffee Fund.

See the Weekly Bulletin for upcoming events!

Women’s Retreat

Presentation to Homeless Youth Connection

WCSF presents $10,000 to Homeless Youth Connection

Mother's Day Luncheon

Women's Retreat

Women’s Sunday: Thrift Shop table

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All women are encouraged to visit and join the circle of their choice, or even to consider starting a new circle. This is an excellent way to meet other women and become involved with the church family in a small group setting.

Circle 1

The Caring and Sharing Circle has women who meet October through May on the second Wednesday of each month, at 9:30 a.m. They come together in different homes for Christian fellowship and spiritual enrichment.

Their mission projects include supporting the projects of the youth of the church, and supporting the Homeless Youth Connection. Call Catherine Noah at (330) 601-4869 for more information.

Circle 2

Women Unlimited’s membership is mostly mid-life women whose children are now young adults, some even with grandkids. The times, dates and locations of meetings are determined by the hostesses for the month, who also choose a theme or activity for members to enjoy. A business meeting usually precedes the activity.

This Circle is active in fundraisers to support their mission activities, which include Open Arms Home for Children, an orphan-age in South Africa, adopting local families at Christmas, the New Life Center, and others. Circle 2 is a “let’s get it done” circle, and also decorates the church campus for Christmas. Call Jennifer Neal for more information at (602) 826-7200.

Circle 3

This is a luncheon group that welcomes women of all ages. They meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at different locations selected by each month’s hostesses.

This circle’s main focus is the New Life Center, a shelter for domestic abuse victims. Circle members purchase and gather supplies for “towel wrap bundles,” providing a new bath towel set and toiletries for each new resident. To reach this goal, the members collect toiletry items, hold fund raisers, and receive grants from local merchants that are used to purchase towels. Contact Jane Holdcroft at (623) 935-2125 for more information.

Circle 4

While enjoying fun and fellowship together over coffee in members' homes, Circle 4 members also enjoy programs on people or events that relate to the church group.

The circle reaches out to others in the community by making children's blankets for The New Life Center. Each child can take their special blanket with them when they move on. Always aware of families who need assistance, Circle 4 finds ways to help feed the hungry in the West Valley. Some of the friendships span many years, others are newer; all are special. They continually enjoy and welcome new members. Please join them each month on the second Thursday morning at 10am. Call Marilyn Kimmins at (315) 559-6231 for details.

Circle 5

This group of women meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at local restaurants, or in homes. There is a wide age range represented. Most are married, but not all. Most have children, but not all. Some work outside the home, but not all.

They are, however, all women that want to share in social fellowship, support each other, and serve with others. Besides monthly gatherings, they contribute to area outreach and mission efforts and do mission work in the community. Contact Lori Corgan for more details at (623) 535-9055.

Circle 6

Circle 6 is a circle for young women in the church. Its goal is to offer Christian fellowship and service opportunities in a small group setting, while having fun and getting to know each other in the process. Circle 6 meets on the third Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. in members’ homes.

They occasionally plan other special gatherings, so check the worship bulletin for information. Contact Crissie Jameson at (623) 217-6207 for more information.

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Circle 3's Fashion Show fund raiser

WCSF Christmas Tea

Women’s Retreat

WCSF Christmas Tea

Women’s Retreat

2017 Mother's Day Luncheon

“Mother’s Love Helps All Things Grow,” the theme for the annual Mother’s Day luncheon for women, inspired the selection of spring garden flowering plants, garden decorations with burlap accents, and seed packet favors, highlighted by white and kiwi green table settings.

Nearly 160 women, teens, and children enjoyed the salad and dessert buffet. The combined 4C choirs offered up entertainment with “The Wizard and Me: A Dog’s Tail,” featuring scenes from Dr. Sue Kujawski’s comedic rewrite of “The Wizard of Oz.” Sue and Jane Calhoun directed, Kathy Drake accompanied, and Barbara Kolar played “Over the Rainbow” as the overture. Bill (Big Wiz) Trejbal voiced The Wizard, and Catherine Broski played the role of Toto, the narrator. 4C performed at Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA, on May 30-31.

Julie Rataezyk’s name was drawn as the winner of the “Amazing Grace” quilt, made and donated by Barbara Henderson. Proceeds of $335 from the quilt raffle will be designated for youth programs and activities.

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2017 Women's Retreat

The WCSF women's retreat, The "Other" Proverbs Woman, was held on February 4. Ninety-four women gathered in Souers Hall for fellowship, study, and song. Pastor Lynne Kammeraad and Pastor Kerri Sandusky took us on a prayer-filled journey, while Debra Weber and Lisa Collier led us in song. A special thank you to the WCSF Board, Betty Gerlak, Jacque Hough, Lori Corgan, Carolyn Griffith, Brenda Morgan, Patty Helm, and Baker Gilbert for making it all "happen."

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2016 Christmas Tea

Nearly 100 women celebrated the Christmas season on Sunday afternoon, December 4, as Women’s Christian Service Fellowship hosted “Away in a Manger: A Christmas NativiTEA.” Circles 2 and 6 decorated Souers Hall with a unique collection of nativity and manger scenes. Refreshments were organized by Circles 1, 4, and 5, featuring a delicious assortment of hors d’oeuvres and sweets prepared by those who attended. Entertainment was planned by Circle 3, featuring holiday readings by Dorothy Danner, who shared Phyllis McGinley’s “The Year Without a Santa Claus.” Barbara Kolar accompanied the ladies in singing Christmas songs to close out the program.

Also part of the program, WCSF’s Annual Meeting included the introduction and election of officers for 2017: Marcy Clement, president; Suzanne Boyer, vice president; Lisa Warne, recording secretary; Chris Martin, corresponding secretary; Jacque Hough, treasurer; and Lori Corgan, member-at-large. An additional member-at-large Is still being sought.

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