PRESBYTERIAN  WOMEN'S SYMBOL:

ITS MEANING

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ,

    Forgiven and freed by grace through faith, the  

    central figure stands in praise.

and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:

    Rooted in faith, the trio of women emerge.  The outline of

    the central figure forms a cross.  We are Presbyterian women

    engrafted in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.  It is no

    longer we who live, but Christ who lives in us.

to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,

    The right figure holds a book to guide her reading, studying,

    praying, or meditating.

to support the mission of the church worldwide

    The left figure reaches out to care for others, as she shares,   

    nurtures, and heals.  The circle represents the church

    worldwide where women offer their gifts and talents in the

    midst of the global community.

to work for justice and peace,

    The uplifted arms of the central figure reach out to embrace

    a just peace.  The relationship between the three figures

    depicts lives of wholeness rather than turmoil.

and to build an inclusive, caring, community of women

    The three women have no distinct features.  They represent

    all women.  The shapes surrounding them express energy,

    strength, and openness.

that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

    Our name, Presbyterian Women, ties us to our denomination. 

    The Bible resembles the Bible depicted in the PC (USA) Seal.

and witnesses to the promises of God’s kingdom.

    Guided by the Purpose, Presbyterian Women witnesses to

    the reality of God’s present realm.

     The Book of Order states, "Insofar as Christ's will for the church is set forth in scripture, it is to be obeyed". (G-1.0100c) The symbol of the Bible therefore represents the word, Jesus Christ, the foundation of our freedom, and the women coming out of it show we are freed by our faith.