The Women’s Ministries (WM) online workshops, monthly gatherings designed to support women’s personal and spiritual growth, are celebrating their first anniversary.
“June marks an important milestone for our online workshops. We are celebrating the first birthday of this initiative!” explains Pastor Abigaela Trofin, National Coordinator of Women’s Ministries in Italy. “Launched last year to create a new space for connection, this experience has grown and evolved over the past twelve months, bringing us great satisfaction and many blessings.”
Looking Back
Pastor Trofin highlights two key aspects that have characterized “this first year of our journey together.”
1. From an Adult Audience to Young Women: A Community Renewed
The most significant development has been the evolution of participants. While the workshops initially attracted mainly adult women, month after month, a beautiful generational transition took place, and the presence of younger women became increasingly central. This renewal brought fresh energy, new perspectives, and original insights, creating an extraordinary blend. Alongside the core group of loyal participants who have attended from the beginning, many new women joined and enriched our community.
2. More Space for Dialogue: The Strength of the Workshop Format
While traditional seminars primarily offer opportunities for listening, the success of this initiative lies in its workshop format. The interactive structure breaks down the barriers of the screen and encourages active participation. Participants are not merely spectators but co-creators of the experience. The opportunity to engage in dialogue, exchange ideas openly, and share real-life experiences has transformed each online gathering into a vibrant, interactive, and deeply engaging space.
Voices from the Experience
“Twelve months ago, we began this journey, each of us in front of our own screen, yet connected by an invisible and powerful thread,” says Eliana Di Marco, Women’s Ministries Director for Sicily. “Meeting after meeting, we overcame distances, created a sacred space for listening, and embraced vulnerability as a gift. Thank you to each of you, wonderful women, for bringing your light, your truth, and your courage into this circle.”
“The women who participated in the online workshops described them as a gift for both spiritual and personal growth,” adds Pastor Rebecca Gaisie, Women’s Ministries Director for Southern Italy. “They provided precious time that helped participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their needs.”
“It has been a year of meetings, reflection, and genuine connections,” emphasizes Monica Carozzi, Women’s Ministries Director for Northern Italy. “Twelve months spent rediscovering our freedom, our voice, and our value, guided by God’s Word and by the desire to grow together. Thank you to all the women who embraced the challenge, supported one another, and shared their experiences.”
The Workshops Continue
The series will continue throughout the summer. Monica Benini, Women’s Ministries Director for Central Italy, designed the promotional flyer and organized the schedule into groups of four sessions.
The next workshops will take place online on the last Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Participants can join via Google Meet. The series continues on June 24.
Upcoming Schedule
June 24 – Monica Carozzi: “Biblical Principles in Finance. Is Being Rich a Sin? Is Being Poor a Punishment?”
July 29 – Gracy Cuntrò: “Free to Be: The Courage to Be Authentic”
August 26 – Abigaela Trofin: “Women’s Voices: Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact”
September 30 – Deborah De Michele: “Alone in a Hyperconnected World: Analyzing the Phenomenon Through the Lens of the Bible”
“Make this appointment with yourself—and with God. We look forward to seeing you!” is the invitation extended by the National Coordinator of Women’s Ministries.