The Women's Association of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church advances the work of the Kingdom of God by bringing together the women of this Church in friendship through a program of education, service, prayer, and giving. Emphasis is centered on furthering the work of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in its mission of local and worldwide outreach. Speaking English and other programs.
Members also create and distribute scrapbooks to hospitalized children.
Coffee Hour requires a number of helpers to pour coffee and tea and serve cake and cookies, except during summer months. Speaking English needs people with an ability to communicate and to establish rapport with someone from another culture. A sense of humor helps when there are the inevitable misunderstandings. Women's Association volunteers have been helping people from all over the world adjust to New York City life for longer than 25 years. Volunteers for the crafts programs bring to the table such skills as knitting, embroidery, crocheting and decorative creativity to aid such programs as Meals on Heels and the Shelter.