The Women s Association was organized by Mrs. Shonfelt, the current pastor s wife, and Mrs. Whitacre, a member of the congregation. The Women s Association was originally called Presbyterian Women in the First Presbyterian Church of Waukegan, Illinois. The Women s Association was primarily responsible for decorating the church and providing receptions during activities. They also were involved in missionary activities. Membership in the Women s Association is divided into circles.
Circles have regular members and auxiliary members.
The regular members attend circle meetings and the auxiliary members do not attend meetings because they are not able to. The Women s Association originally had nine circles, but now there is only one, the Afternoon Circle. The Women s Association originally had over two hundred members, but over the years membership has dwindled to sixty-four. In the 1960 s there were several morning circles for women with small children, for which daycare was provided, and there were also a couple of evening circles for working women. There are several groups associated with the Women s Association.