Women

Our desire is to provide an opportunity for all women to draw near to the heart of God and enjoy lasting friendships. Our River West community of women is a safe and caring place that encourages Bible study, prayer, discipleship, and service. We aim to walk through life together, growing in our faith, and applying the truth of the Gospel to our everyday lives.

THE RIVER

The River is a weekly Bible study designed to help women know God and His Word more fully in order to live a life of authentic faith. Together we enjoy worship, live teaching, small group discussion, and prayer. In the process, women are able to make lasting friendships that are centered on a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

For more information, visit the event page or contact Pastor Mary Ann Noack at maryann@riverwest.org or 503.699.2226.

SPROUTS

Sprouts is a community of young moms with children ages infant through kindergarten. In this season of early motherhood there are many unique needs, challenges, and joys. Sprouts focuses on helping young moms build friendships with each other while learning family/parenting tips from knowledgeable and inspiring speakers.

For more information, visit the event page or contact Jami York at jami@riverwest.org.

OLDER ACTIVE KINDRED SISTERS (OAKS)

OAKS is a group of women, 60 years and older, who seek to encourage, support, and pray for one another. With love, laughter, faith, and friendship we celebrate our season of life together and find God’s grace to meet the challenges inherent to our stage of life.

For more information, visit the event page or contact Carolyn Clark at carolynclark46@gmail.com or 503.896.2220.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year, River West Church provides events for women to connect with God and other women in our community. These events include conferences (like Ignite, Revive, and the IF:Gathering), Women’s Night of Worship, events for moms, and more.

For more information, go to the calendar or contact Pastor Mary Ann Noack at maryann@riverwest.org or 503.699.2226.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY SERVICE TEAMS

Women’s ministry at River West would not be possible without the many women who serve behind the scenes. We have teams of women responsible for various elements of ministry, including hospitality, decor, food, childcare, care, and prayer.

Learn more about each Women’s Service Team here.

If you’re interested in joining a service team, please fill out this form.

MOMS IN PRAYER

Moms in Prayer impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray for their children and their schools. Groups range from school age to college/career and grandmothers groups. There are currently over 15 existing groups in the Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville, and Tigard area.

For more information, contact Martha Ndegwa-Gantz at ndegwa76@gmail.com or visit momsinprayer.org.

ABUSE RECOVERY MINISTRY SERVICES (ARMS) | HER JOURNEY

At River West Church, we want to be the kind of community where it’s OK to not be OK. In this spirit, we offer a confidential class specifically for women called Her Journey. Her Journey helps women walk through their healing process from all types of domestic abuse. Women who are struggling, or have struggled, with any type of domestic abuse — including emotional, verbal, sexual, spiritual, financial, animal, property and/or physical abuse — are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Betty Crews at bcrews@multnomah.edu or toll-free 866.262.9284

MENDING THE SOUL

Mending the Soul is a ministry that provides biblical, research-based curriculum and resources to men and women whose lives have been affected by various forms of abuse in the context of safe, loving, confidential small groups. Groups are made up of 3-5 people of the same gender and last 12-14 weeks.

For more information, contact Pastor Mary Ann Noack at maryann@riverwest.org.