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Rise Women
Rise City Church / Women

RISE WOMEN

Our Mission: To unlock a hunger, a thirst, for the Lord. One that thrusts you towards Him wholeheartedly resulting in surrender, obedience, and genuine transformation. A transformation that frees you from the lies and demands of this world and gives you an eternal perspective, filled with Kingdom pursuits.

Gather & grow

Women’s Events

Friends & Sisters Bible Study

Build Christ-centered friendships as you learn to love, support, and invest in one another. For women at every stage of following Jesus.

6 weekly sessions · 90 minutes each
$30 registration · Study book included
Begins September 22–29, 2026 · Choose one group

Find a group that fits your week

Each group meets weekly for six sessions. All times are Pacific.

Tuesday afternoon

1–2:30 PM
Starts September 29
Gresham home

No childcare

Tuesday evening

7–8:30 PM
Starts September 22
Rise City Church

Childcare available

Wednesday morning

9–10:30 AM
Starts September 23
Rise City Church

Childcare available

Thursday evening

7–8:30 PM
Starts September 24
Sandy home

No childcare

Saturday morning

9–10:30 AM
Starts September 26
Rise City Church

Childcare available

Childcare: Available for the Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, and Saturday morning groups at Rise; childcare registration is listed at $10.

At Rise: 1220 NE Kelly Ave, Gresham, OR 97030.

Some groups may be full. Check the registration page for current availability and select the group that works for you.

Join the team

Are you interested in helping support the women’s team at events and studies?

Tanya Williamson
Our Rise Women Team Lead

Meet Tanya

I’m a business professional, a board member, a wife, a mom, and a mentor, but most importantly, a Jesus follower! I’m dedicated to my work but passionate about partnering with the Lord in His Kingdom efforts.

Together, my husband (Jeff) and I mentor a girl through Faithful Friends, a mentoring program we’ve been a part of since 2016. Our mentoring journey led us into fostering in 2019, where we adopted our daughter Neviah. The Lord works in mysterious ways, what a ride it has been! Along with mentoring, we lead a city group together where we get to focus on building authentic community.

I love partnering with my husband in Kingdom work, but leading Rise Women holds a special place in my heart. Nothing is better than prayerfully creating a community where women can support and encourage one another on their faith journey and ultimately experience the Lord in a deeper, more intimate way. I’m humbled to be a part of this life-changing work and look forward to meeting you!

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Resources

YouVersion Bible App

A free Bible experience for smartphones and tablets. Daily inspiration, reading plans, devotionals, and guided prayer.

MessengerX App

A dynamic tool that connects you with world-class teachers, authors, and leaders who will help you embrace a vibrant faith in your everyday life.

The Daily Grace Co

A company whose mission is encouraging and equipping followers of Christ to know God and love His Word through study books, study tools, accessories, and home decor.

Lifeway Christian

A resource with Bible studies, Christian books, Bibles, gifts, and music.

The BEMA Podcast

A walk-through of the context of the Bible as well as the Text itself. A deconstruction of common stories with an attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context. Listen to episodes -1 and 0 to get an understanding of the series.

Trappist Abbey

This monastic community situated in Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley provides the ideal environment for solitude, a spiritual discipline that renews the Spirit. Withdraw from the more hectic rhythm of normal life to solely focus on your spiritual life.