COKESBURY WOMEN
Teaching groups, community building, and fellowship for women of all ages and stages of life. Subscribe to our Women’s Ministry Updates for more information.
FALL 2025 KICK-OFF ON AUGUST 27!
Join us for our Fall Kick-off for Cokesbury Women on Wednesday, August 27! Potluck brunch begins at 9:15, followed by information on this fall's group & class offerings.
Classes and groups meet September 3 through November 19, except for October 8, during Knox County's Fall Break.
- Mom's Group (for moms with kids at home) - "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown
- Elijah: Faith & Fire by Priscilla Shirer
- Luke in the Land by Kristi McLelland
- Breath by Priscilla Shirer
- Beside Care Group for Surviving Spouses
Childcare is available with registration only.
SAVE THE DATE: WOMEN'S RETREAT!
We are excited to host our first Cokesbury Women's Retreat, November 14 - 16, in the Smoky Mountains. Join guest speaker Gayla Grace for worship, friendship, and rest. The weekend's topic is The Unshaken Heart: Pursuing Peace in Life's Every Season. Accommodations: large cabin in Walland, Tenn. Registration and more information coming soon!
BESIDE: CARE GROUP FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES
Join Ashley Lewis and Karen Peck for this small group designed specifically for women who have lost their spouses. Whether your loss is recent or happened several decades ago, you will find fellowship and healing in this group. Please contact Mary Lou Sokolow for more information.
THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN'S GROUP
Join us beginning Thursday, September 11, for our retired women's group bible study. This fall, we'll study Deborah: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges by Sandra L. Richter. We gather at 9:30 for video teaching, then break into small groups for discussion, wrapping up by 11:30.
FIRST SUNDAYS
Cokesbury Women gather for Ladies' Night on the first Sunday of the month. Women of all ages and life stages are invited to join us for a meal (that you don't have to cook OR clean up!) and fun. Join us for Trivia Night on Sunday, September 7, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Childcare is available for children in preschool and younger.
WOMEN'S HIKING GROUP
Our Women's Hiking Group selects a local hiking destination every few weeks. Times, days, and hike difficulty will vary. Sign up for emails to get all the details on upcoming hikes!
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Whether you knit or crochet, and are interested in making prayer shawls and more for our Care Ministry, we invite you to lend your gifts and talents to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Contact Bev for more information at lemmejb@comcast.net.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
The Cokesbury United Women in Faith is an organization that puts their faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children, and youth in our communities and around the world. We strive to connect women through fellowship, creative programs, fundraisers, and volunteer work so all will know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ.
Martha Circle meets the second Monday of each month at 10am on the North Campus in Room 200. Contact Pattie Richards at 865-297-2678.
Priscilla Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm on the North Campus in the Conference Room. Priscilla Circle does not meet in December. Contact Char Taylor at 865-405-5557.
