Woman's Guild
Woman’s Guild is a fellowship of ladies and girls of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. In Kenya, the group was started in 1922 with the goal of rescuing young girls from oppressive traditions and bringing them to Christianity.
PCEA Riruta Woman’s Guild was a continuation of Waithaka Parish in 2003. The first dedication in the new Riruta Parish was done in 2004. The group is founded on God’s word from Romans 12:11-13, “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
The group is founded on the pillars of spiritual, physical and social growth.
Become a Member
- Guild membership is open to all ladies and girls who are committed. Women and young ladies who desire are welcome to join the group. One needs to fellowship with other Guild members for 2 years as a follower. Then you are dedicated and given a headscarf in a ceremony officiated by the Parish Moderator. After that, you follow for one year and commissioned as a full member with a badge.
Role of the Group
- Provide mentorship programmes
- Have social meetings and fellowship with members
- Visitation of the sick
- Helping the needy
- Church decoration
- Visit Parish Minister and Evangelist annually.
Activities
- Monthly meetings and prayers/fellowships every 4th Thursday of the month
- Members retreat once a year
- Guild week happens every first week of the month of June.
Seminars / Workshops
- The group holds seminars/workshops to focus on topics such as stress management, woman empowerment, spiritual maturity etc.