Sister Circle: Thrive on Thursdays

I want to promote Empowerment
Education/Lifelong Learning
Healing
Sisterhood
Spiritual Growth
Emotional Wellness/Wholeness
Holistic Living
Self Discovery
Collective Wisdom
Intentional Living
Community Care

My proposal:

Proposal: Sister Circle -Thrive on Thursday
Inspired by Luke 10:38-42
“Martha, Martha”, the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed – or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her”.
Luke 10:41-42
Vision Statement
To create a sacred space where “ALL” women are encouraged to pause from the busyness of life, sit at the feet of Jesus, and rediscover their identity, power, and peace through spiritual depth, emotional wellness, and collective wisdom.
Purpose
This Sister Circle is rooted in the story of Mary and Martha – a powerful invitation to prioritize being over doing, presence over performance, and soul nourishment over surface busyness. In a world that constantly pulls women in every direction, this circle invites us to return to the “better part” – the presence of God and the wholeness of self.
This space will encourage and support women to grow spiritually, heal emotionally, live intentionally, and thrive in community.
Core Pillars

1. Empowerment
   • Encourage women to reclaim their voice, value, and divine authority
   • Cultivate confidence grounded in faith and purpose

2. Education & Lifelong Learning
   • Centered on Scripture, spiritual discipline, and practical wisdom
   • Include workshops, book studies, and guest teachings

3. Healing
   • Offering safe space for spiritual and emotional restoration
   • Guided prayer, inner healing tools, and trauma informed care

4. Sisterhood
   • Fostering authentic connection and mutual support.
   • Building a community of women who pray, grow, and rise together.

5. Spiritual Growth
   • Focused time on in the word, prayer, worship, and reflection
   • Exploring what it means to “sit at his feet” in today’s world.

6. Emotional Wellness & Wholeness
   • Addressing anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, and identity fatigue
   • Equipping women to walk in emotional truth and resilience

7. Holistic Living
   • Mind-body-spirit alignment through faith, rest, health, and boundaries
   • Teaching rhythms of renewal, Sabbath, and soul-care

8. Self-Discovery
   • Helping women rediscover who they are in God beyond roles and responsibilities
   • Supporting journaling, reflection, and purpose exploration

9. Collective Wisdom
   • Honoring lived experiences of women across generations and journeys.
   • Creating space for testimony, storytelling, and mentorship.

10. Intentional Living
    • Helping women live aligned with what matters most-“the one thing.”
    • Integrating spiritual practice into daily life with purpose.

11. Community Care
    • Extending the circle’s impact into homes, neighborhood, and churches
    • Encouraging outreach, advocacy, and mutual aid
    Structure & Format
    Monthly Gatherings (in person or virtual)
    • Centered around themes from scripture and real-life application
    • Including prayer, group discussion, teaching, and reflective activities
    Quarterly Retreats/Workshops
    • Times of extended rest, renewal, and spiritual reset
    • Guest speakers, healing spaces, and creative expression (art, journaling, etc)
    Ongoing Connection
    • Group text or platform for daily encouragement and prayer
    • Pairing for spiritual partnerships/accountability
    • Weekly scripture focuses and journaling prompts

Outcomes
• Through the Sister Circle – Thrive on Thursday, women will:
• Reclaim their time, priorities, and energy from culture’s demands
• Deepen their intimacy with God through scripture and prayer
• Experience healing and emotional wellness in a nurturing environment
• Grow in confidence, clarity, and community
• Discover and live from their identity and calling
• Be empowered to make intentional choices and rest in God’s presence
Closing Invitation
In Luke 10:38-42, Jesus gently reminds Martha-and all of us-that while many things demand our attention, only one thing is truly necessary. Prayerfully Thrive on Thursday-Sister Circle will bring about a pause, gathering women to choosing the better part: God’s presence, wholeness, and each other.
Let us gather not to perform, but to be
Not to fix, but to feel
Not to strive, but to rest in the One who sees us fully and loves us completely

Location: Woodland Terrace Park (Gwen Miller Rec Center)
6410 N 32nd st
Tampa, FL 33610

Meetings held 3rd Thursday of every month from 6pm to 8pm

Rec card is mandatory

Contact: Lashawn Welch at Lashawn1.welch@yahoo.com