Women


WELCOME


The Women’s Ministry of First Baptist Norfolk exists to glorify God by reaching, teaching, and encouraging the women of our church and Hampton Roads. Our ministry is designed to help women connect to one another in settings where they can build meaningful relationships with other women as they come to faith in God, grow in Christian maturity, and live out their faith by service to others. Our mission is to provide opportunities for women to grow in their faith as they make friends who can encourage them on their journey with God. Our Bible studies, LIFEgroups, encouragement groups, mission groups, community ministries, and special events are planned with the needs of women in mind! Many of our ministries provide wonderful programs for preschool age and homeschooled children. Our desire is for women to Love God, Love Others, and Live the Mission!

For further information or to have your questions answered, please contact Liz Fentress, Women’s Ministry Assistant, at 757.802.9519 or women@firstnorfolk.org.

Follow the Women's Ministry on social media

Facebook: @FirstNorfolkWomen     Instagram: @firstnorfolkwomen




OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS





First Norfolk Women:Coffee & Conversations
August 25th | Mary Magdalene with Jodi Harrity

4th Tuesday | 6:30 | Chapel

Join us for a monthly gathering where women come together to grow closer to God and one another. Through meaningful conversations, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to deepen our faith and build lasting connections. Come as you are and bring a friend!

We look forward to growing together in community. This monthly gathering is on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. All women 18 and up are encouraged to attend. Limited childcare is available with pre-registration.





First Norfolk Women's Retreat

October 9 -10
Hilton Garden Inn at Kitty Hawk, NC

Come away for a weekend of rest, renewal and friendship as we discover together that every story matters, because every story is part of His story We cannot wait to welcome you, hear your story and watch God write your next chapter with you! Registration closes September 8th.

Register

First Norfolk Women's Retreat
Speaker: April Sawyer

April Sawyer is the Director of Women’s Ministry at Charleston Southern University, where she has the joy of walking alongside students, staff, and faculty women as they learn to follow Jesus in the middle of real life. A Bible teacher, writer, and graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, April is passionate about helping women know the God who comes close and recognize His faithfulness in their own stories. She is married to Adam and is mom to Maggie and Thomas, who keep her laughing, humbled, and very aware of her need for Jesus (and coffee). She loves gathering women around tables, asking good questions, and creating spaces where we can drop the polished answers, bring our mess and chaos with us, and discover that God meets us right there in the middle of it. April will be the first to tell you she doesn’t have it all figured out—but she deeply loves Jesus, believes our stories matter, and can’t wait to spend the weekend learning, laughing, and looking for the fingerprints of God alongside you. You can read more of April’s writing at aprilmariesawyer.com.




Moms of Prodigals

Wednesdays | 6:30-8:00 PM
Starting September 9, 2026

The Moms of Prodigals group provides a safe and nurturing community where mothers unite to support one another through prayer and reflection on Scripture. Over the course of 14 weeks, participants engage in small group discussions focused on daily prayer readings from God’s word and Christ-centered curriculum. The cost of Moms of Prodigals is $20 and includes all program materials and light refreshments each week. If cost is a concern or if you have additional questions, please use the email below.
Limited childcare available with advance registration.

Register



The Harbor

Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month starting September 15 10:00-11:30 AM 

The Harbor is a mentoring ministry for moms. This incredible opportunity is for moms of all ages and in all stages at First Norfolk and in our community. We know that parenting well does not happen without intentionality and investment. Childcare & activities for birth-5th grade with advance registration.



WOMEN'S LIFEgroups


LIFEgroups are small group gatherings of people connected with others in ways that help them grow to love God and others even more.


If you have questions about LIFEgroups, stop by Next Steps in the Lobby to find a group that is a great fit for you! You can also email us at lifegroups@firstnorfolk.org and we'll answer your questions and help you find a group that is right for you.


SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES


Project Comfort

Meets Tuesday mornings 9AM-12PM
Cross Roads Center 233

Project Comfort is a sewing ministry that extends the love of Jesus to our community through various handmade goods. For more information, please contact Debbie Allen at needledoodle@cox.net or 757.318.0047.


WHY?

why am I here? why do I need God?


THE GOSPEL

First Baptist Norfolk

312 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 461-3226

info@firstnorfolk.org

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