National Network of Presbyterian College Women

We are young women connected by our belief in God, seeking to understand what it means to claim a Christian faith that empowers women. Learn more about NNPCW.

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Want to work for NNPCW? 

NNPCW is accepting applications for a new contract position, Field Staff for National Network of Presbyterian College Women. Please review the job description and consider applying, or pass the information on to a friend or colleague you think might be interested in the position.

If you have questions,  or to apply, please contact Lydia Kim at (502) 569-5848.

Serve on the 2010 Leadership Event Planning Team

Has the NNPCW Annual Leadership Event had a positive impact on you?  Have you always wanted to serve in a NNPCW leadership role but were unable make a long-term commitment? 

As NNPCW gets ready to launch the planning of Leadership Event 2010, we are looking for young women to serve on the planning team. The chosen Leadership Event Planning Team committee members will serve from November 2009 to August 2010.  This is a great way to get involved with NNPCW and PC(USA) with a short-term commitment. Learn more.

NNPCW members give back to the community

Presbyterian young adults serve others in Atlanta as part of the Big Tent

Josh Peck, a Young Adult Volunteer serving Atlanta’s Central Outreach & Advocacy Center (OAC), one of the two agencies sponsoring the day’s projects, prepares NNPCW and REYWT members for the day’s activities. Photo by Emily Enders Odom.

Bleary-eyed yet tenaciously determined, some 20 Presbyterian young adults — accompanied by friends, mentors and members of the General Assembly Council staff — rose uncharacteristically early to roll up their sleeves for a day of volunteer service June 13. Read the full story here.

Recipient of NNPCW Academic Scholarship is “called to do justice”

NNPCW opens doors for University of Georgia student Lauren Connell

Lauren Connell

A rising sophomore at University of Georgia-Athens, Lauren Connell is pursuing International Relations with support from NNPCW’s academic scholarship program. “My choice of studies is unique and challenging, but God does not call us to do what is easy; he calls us to do justice,” Connell said. “My studies of international economics will lead me to new solutions, conclusions and possibilities about how to better serve, and free, God’s children.”

Scholarships Available for Upcoming Events and Conferences

Scholarships are available to young women ages 18–25 to attend conferences and workshops as a representative of NNPCW

Scholarships are available for PC(USA) conferences. By attending these conferences, you can connect with other church leaders, deepen your understanding of PC(USA) and specific ministries, and engage in fellowship.

Read more.

Lydia Kim called as Ministry Specialist for Women’s Leadership and National Network of Presbyterian College Women & Racial Ethnic Young Women Together

Lydia Kim

Lydia Kim has joined the staff of the Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/PW ministry area of the GAMC as the ministry specialist for Women’s Leadership and the National Network of Presbyterian College Women and Racial Ethnic Young Women Together. In collaboration with the associate for Women’s Leadership Development, Ms. Kim implements programming and ministries designed to meet the leadership development needs of women in the PC(USA). She serves as support for and the liaison with the National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW) and Racial Ethnic Young Women Together (REYWT). Read more.

NNPCW In Action

Support the work of NNPCW

Sharde' Chapman, Kristin Reigle and Kristin Williams take a break during their busy schedule at the 2008 Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. Photo by Bridgett N. CannonThe National Network of Presbyterian College Women provides young women opportunities for leadership training and spiritual development in the PC(USA). Students in the Network seek more effective ways to connect to one another and grow in their Christian faith. $25,000 will strengthen the annual leadership event and provide scholarships for young women to attend college.

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