Women's Ministry
Whether you are looking for fellowship, outreach opportunities or to study God's Word, the women of St. John the Divine invite you to join us as we seek to support each other, the clergy, and our church as a community of believers, equipped by the Holy Spirit to seek and serve our God.
All women who consider St. John the Divine their church are a part of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW). The ECW plans outreach and fellowship opportunities for women of all ages. We encourage you to get connected with other women by participating in the ECW's programs and events and by volunteering your time and talents with us.
Their activities include:
- An annual Women's Retreat at Camp Allen with inspiring speakers, uplifting worship, and restorative retreat
- A fall luncheon, a Christmas luncheon, and a spring soirée honoring our priests
- Serving opportunities that benefit our local mission partners in coordination with the GO ministry of St. John the Divine.
- New member dinners to welcome parishioners to St. John the Divine
- An annual Shrove Tuesday luncheon in cooperation with the women of St. Luke's United Methodist Church
The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Isaiah 58:11
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Women's Ministry Opportunities
Women's Ministry Staff
The Reverend Louise Samuelson joined St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in 2017 and serves as its Associate Rector providing leadership to the church’s pastoral care, worship, and women’s ministries.
The Rev. Libby Garfield joined St. John the Divine in 2023. She holds and Master of Divinity degree from Nashotah House Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s degree from Sewanee: The University of the South. Prior to ordained ministry, she worked in youth ministry in Louisville, KY. She is a certified Level I Catechist with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
Women's Ministry Opportunities
Hope of Glory Fall Study Kickoff
Sep 17, 2026 • 9:30am - 11:30am
Join the women of St. John the Divine in a new fall study on Worth Saving: 1 Corinthians.
Awaken '26 Women's Luncheon with Michael Lloyd
Sep 17, 2026 • 11:30am - 1:00pm
Kick off Awaken ’26 with a special luncheon for the women of St. John the Divine featuring guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Michael Lloyd presenting the talk '‘Jacob’s Ladder – and the odd snake: the porousness of place and the place of prayer'. Join us in Sumners Hall on Thursday, September 17, from 11:30 am–1 pm, immediately following the Hope of Glory Bible Study. All women are welcome, whether or not you attend Hope of Glory. Please register in advance so we can plan lunch for everyone.
ECW Book Club
Sep 22, 2026 • 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us for the Houston Women's Book Club! Come and be a part of our lively and engaging book club exclusively for women led by local author Patricia Hunt Holmes. We gather to discuss captivating stories, explore different genres, and connect with fellow bookworms in the heart of Houston.
