Women’s Studies 2026–2027

Women of all ages are welcome to any or all of these gatherings! To RSVP and to receive directions for meetings off site, please contact Jo Nan Hester through Realm or through the church at life@fpcasheville.org.

Purpose Statement

Women’s Studies at FPCA is a forum where women of all ages can gather for learning, conversation, and growth. Together this group explores issues that impact women in our congregation, our local community, and around the world—deepening our understanding, expanding our compassion, and inspiring meaningful action. Through shared learning and connection, we seek to nurture both personal faith and collective engagement with the needs and hopes of women everywhere.

October 15: Difficult Conversations with Dr. Pam Baker (psychiatrist). Rev. Bill Lowry (Pastor and mediator) and Sarah Thornburg, lawyer and current chair of the Asheville City School Board will be part of a panel discussion on how to navigate conflict and difficult conversations. 

November 19: Margaret Whitt will lead us in a discussion on The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Stroul

January 21: Decluttering & Downsizing 

February 18: BOOK: JoNan Hester will lead us in a discussion on In the Lake of the Woods by Tim O’Brien. This month we will meet at Jo Nan’s house.

March, April and May still being planned!