Starting a support group is the most powerful way to bring Embrace Grace to your church and community. These support groups offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support to single and pregnant women facing unplanned pregnancies. With no startup cost and all materials provided, Embrace Grace equips churches to become life-affirming support centers that help moms be brave. The process is simple and accessible—you receive a comprehensive starter guide, video curriculum, class schedules and ongoing support from the Embrace Grace team. Hosting a group is more than a program; it's a ministry of hope. The women who lead these groups often find their own lives transformed as they create a welcoming space for moms to be seen, known, and loved. Joining us means your group becomes one of many churches across the country championing love and support. Visit our start a group page to learn more.
At Embrace Grace, we empower churches to form support groups for single mothers encountering unplanned pregnancies, providing them with a comprehensive toolkit that includes a starter guide, video curriculum, and class schedules. Built on a foundation of love and acceptance, and reflecting Christian values of compassion and community service, our initiative ensures no parent feels alone. It integrates seamlessly into church communities, requiring no initial start-up costs and supplying all necessary materials for running the support groups. Through our efforts, churches become active support centers, joining a national movement to uplift single parents.
Explore a range of Women's Ministry tips and ideas to spark spiritual growth, build community, and develop leadership. Adapt any of these ideas—Bible studies, service projects, creative events, mentorship, retreats, and more—to enrich small group discussions, leadership roles, and broader church involvement.
1. Bible Studies & Christian Book Clubs
Start a women's only Bible Study Groups and/or women's Christian Book Clubs. Select Scripture passages and books that resonate with women’s experiences. Meet to discuss themes, share insights, apply lessons to daily life, and encourage ongoing learning and spiritual growth.
2. Mentorship & Intergenerational Connections
Connect experienced older women with younger women in different life stages for guidance, encouragement, and wisdom-sharing. Foster “ladies group” storytelling nights or mentorship mixers that bridge generations, deepen personal bonds, and develop leadership skills in ministry.
3. Workshops, Seminars & Leadership Training
Offer interactive sessions on discovering spiritual gifts, prayer meeting techniques, balancing leadership roles, or using digital outreach tools. Combine these with leadership development training and a Women’s Ministry Toolbox. Promote via announcements, newsletters, and social media. Include breakout discussions, panels, and Q&A with guest speakers.
4. Prayer Gatherings & Spiritual Practices
Create structured prayer meetings, informal prayer walks, or prayer chain initiatives. Use prayer stations focusing on thanksgiving, confession, intercession, or church service needs. These practices nurture spiritual community and address women’s spiritual needs.
5. Community Service, Seasonal Projects & Local Partnerships
Encourage women to identify local needs and follow Christ’s example through service projects (volunteering at food banks, coordinating food drives, improving church facilities). Plan seasonal activities—garden days, facility beautification, holiday events—that involve community members and highlight the church’s women serving the broader community.
6. Creative Arts, Talent Shows & Fundraisers
Host drama nights, music evenings, or a fashion show with uplifting themes to engage a wider audience. Incorporate talent shows to celebrate gifts and creativity. Use these creative events as fundraisers for ministry initiatives (e.g., supporting food banks, outreach programs, or Love Boxes).
7. Events & Fellowship Gatherings
Organize potluck dinners, fellowship meals, or community event nights on church grounds or offsite venues. Combine with devotionals, small group discussions, or prayer segments. These gatherings build relationships, encourage sharing of stories, and foster a supportive environment.
8. Retreats & Dedicated Reflection
Arrange retreats or “women’s spiritual growth” weekends in a dedicated space (onsite or offsite) for rest, renewal, and deeper connection with the Holy Spirit. Include worship, guided times of silence with biblical text, and small group reflections to help women reflect on personal lives and spiritual community.
9. Family-Inclusive & Youth-Focused Activities
Host events where children and families can join—teaching young girls about faith early and involving mothers and daughters in Bible Study Groups or service projects together. Plan youth-friendly outreach or mentoring activities that integrate family participation, fostering belonging and shared mission.
10. Women’s Conferences & Mission Outreach
Plan larger gatherings with inspiring themes, guest speakers, and breakout sessions for spiritual and practical topics (e.g., leadership development, personal growth). Integrate mission-focused elements: silent auctions, community event nights, or coordinated fundraising campaigns supporting Embrace Grace initiatives or partner ministries. This combines conference-style teaching with active outreach and support for Love Boxes or other ministry toolkits.
