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Women of Purpose hosts quarterly gathering and an annual conference each year. Join our mailing list to get the latest information on happenings delivered to directly to your inbox! See our upcoming events below.
The Gathering
Purposed Friends! We invite you to join us for our upcoming Gathering. Our speaker will be none other than our Founder and CEO, La-Kita Gilmore. We welcome you to come on out and connect with purpose-minded women as we discuss the beauty and pain we experience while being refined by God’s fire.
Don’t miss out as we recommit to surrendering our lives and plans to God who is the Author and Finisher of our faith! We look forward to seeing you there!
See You there!
The last Gathering of 2026 will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Then, we’ll see you at our annual conference!
The Gathering | The Gift of Waiting
The Gift of Waiting
Guest Speaker: Cynthia B. Jackson
Saturday, March 28, 2026
10AM - 12PM
Remnant of Judah Gospel Church
441 Friendship Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
FREE
The Gathering
River of God Church-Capital City Campus
1710 Chestnut St.
Harrisburg, PA 17104
10AM-12PM
Do you ever feel like everything around you is changing and you are unsure of the future? Do you feel that change is difficult to grasp? You are not alone!
We invite you to join us for our first Gathering of 2026 and connect with purpose-minded women as we discuss choosing to see life through the lens of our constant and unchanging God. By doing so, we can better focus, increase our faith and experience victory even in the unfamiliar seasons of life. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Gathering
Has life been life-ing? Have you felt like if it’s not one thing, it’s another? You are not alone! Join us for a great opportunity to connect with women from across the region and commit to prioritizing and intentionally choosing alignment with God, no matter what life throws at us. By doing so, we can move in confidence that while we don’t control the outcome, we can accept the peace that comes from living fully aligned with Him and His will for us.
As part of our ongoing series on removing obstacles that prevent us from aligning with God, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Gathering, where we will focus on "Choosing Alignment with God - No Matter What!” We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 10 am -12 pm
Location: Remnant of Judah Gospel Church, 441 Friendship Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
The Gathering | Alignment Through Identity
As part of our ongoing series on removing obstacles that prevent us from aligning with God, we invite you to join us for our upcoming Gathering, where we will focus on "Alignment through Identity."
Join us for an empowering event featuring dynamic teaching by the inspiring Desovia Agba. Experience an insightful panel discussion where women boldly share their authentic stories and take advantage of the opportunity to connect with women from across the region and commit to embracing our identity in Christ. By doing so, we can be fully aligned with Him and His purposes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: Living Water Community Church | 206 Oakleigh Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17111 (CRC Building)
Registration: FREE
Gathering
During our 2024 conference, we highlighted the importance of alignment and the need to remove obstacles in that process. Join us for the first Gathering of the year, where we will focus on “How to Avoid Making Idols of Positions and Titles.”
This is a valuable opportunity to connect with women across the region and align ourselves more deeply with God’s plan.
We’ll see you there!
: Saturday January 18, 2025
: 10 am - 12 pm
: River of God Church - Capitol City Campus (1710 Chestnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104)
: FREE
Doing Hard Things with Purpose: The Art of Not Giving Up
The Gathering | August 2024
Have you ever struggled to commit to your next steps? Has it been difficult to persevere through the process of a hard thing? You are not alone! Join Women of Purpose at the Gathering, on Aug. 24, to learn tips on how to persevere and finish what you started.
We will be making prayer boards. Think vision boards but with a twist!
See you there!
Doing Hard Things with Purpose: Fight or Flight
Have you ever wondered why your mind and body react to the hard things in life the way they do? Does it cause shame and disappointment? You are not alone! Join Women of Purpose at the Gathering, on June 22, to learn the science behind how your mind works during trials and how God can help you overcome it. See you there!
Financial Wellness Workshop - Credit Scores and Reports
We have exciting news to share with you. We have embarked on a life-changing, community-changing partnership with M&T Bank to bring you a series of transformative financial workshops designed to enhance the financial literacy of women like YOU and empower you to achieve your financial goals!
Through this purposeful collaboration, we are expanding our mission to include providing comprehensive workshops.
Date: June 7, 2024
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Capital Blue Cross, 4500 Marketplace Way, Enola, PA 17025
Join us for an insightful session where you will gain valuable insights into understanding how credit scores and credit reports work. You will also learn how to effectively budget to reach your financial goals.
Register below!
Financial Wellness Workshop - The Basics
We have exciting news to share with you. We have embarked on a life-changing, community-changing partnership with M&T Bank to bring you a series of transformative financial workshops designed to enhance the financial literacy of women like YOU and empower you to achieve your financial goals!
Through this purposeful collaboration, we are expanding our mission to include providing comprehensive workshops. Please see our upcoming events here:
Financial Wellness Workshop - The Basics
Date: May 31st, 2024
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Capital Blue Cross, 4500 Marketplace Way, Enola, PA 17025
Come and learn essential banking basics and effective budgeting strategies that will help you take control of your finances and achieve financial stability.
The Gathering with Women of Purpose | Overcoming Frustration
Have you felt deep frustration concerning what has happened, what is happening or even what you think can happen? Does it sometimes leave you feeling confused and unmotivated? You are not alone!
Join Women of Purpose at the Gathering, on April 20, to learn how to overcome frustration while you’re in it and as you get through it. See you there!
The Gathering with Women of Purpose | The Power of Preparation
Are you currently in the middle of a hard thing? Are you struggling to find a strategy to gain positive results? We have the perfect thing for you -- and it's totally FREE!
Join Women of Purpose at the Gathering, on Feb. 24, at the River of God Church (1710 Chestnut St., Harrisburg) to learn how victory sometimes lies in the power of preparation.
Book Signing
Doing Hard Things with Purpose: The Journey | Book Signing
Sunday, November 12: The Rock Church at 10:30 am.
The Women of Purpose Team will be there with books and t-shirts available!
The Gathering with Women of Purpose | Purpose: Rest. Receive. Respond!
Do you ever find yourself striving in regards to your purpose?
Do you feel like the Little Engine that Could? saying, “I know I have purpose but I can’t see my purpose.”
We have great news for you!
Join Women of Purpose at The Gathering on Aug. 19 at Living Water Community Church (Community Resource Center) to discuss how committing to resting in God can result in powerful movement and progress in fulfilling our purpose.
The Gathering with Women of Purpose: God’s Perspective
Have you felt overwhelmed by the very thought of fulfilling your purpose? Do you struggle to know what God is saying about your purpose? Join Women of Purpose for The Gathering on May 20 at 10 am to learn more about God’s perspective of your purpose. We’ll see you there!
Thankful for our speakers Kelli Cutting and Pastor Shana Abreu and our hosts at River of God Capital City Church!
Admission is free! Please register below.
The Gathering with Women of Purpose: The Process vs. The Promise
Many often wonder, “How long do I have to wait before I can fulfill my purpose? Where do I start and when will I know I’m actively fulfilling and living in the promise of God?” Sis, you are not alone!
Join Women of Purpose for The Gathering on Feb. 18 at 10AM to gain insight on the journey to the promise. We look forward to spending time with you.
Women of Purpose 5th Annual Conference: A Seat at the Table
Save the Date for our 5th annual conference!
A Seat at the Table
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg, PA
Purchase your tickets at the door!
The Gathering with Women of Purpose: Rise Up From Your Past
Do you feel confused or defeated by the things that have happened in your past?
No longer allow your past to paralyze you from walking in PURPOSE!
Join us on June 25 at 10 am to learn how to use your past as momentum to secure your future!
So don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our speakers and panelists how you can leverage your past, RISE Up, and walk-in Purpose!
The Gathering with Women of Purpose: Comparison & Competition
Join us as we discuss comparison and competition.
March 19, 2022 | 10 AM
The Rock Church
1501 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA
Registration is not required.
Women of Purpose | Virtual Brunch | Advocate for Communities
Advocate for Communities: December 4, 2021 12:30-1:30
Does your heart burn when you think about your community? Do you want to learn more about how you can better serve them?
Join us as we discuss the importance of standing in the gap right at home in your community.
Speaker: La-Kita Gilmore
La-Kita Gilmore
Women of Purpose | Virtual Brunch | Walk in Integrity
Walk in Integrity: November 13, 2021 10:30-11:30
Are you often tempted to take the easy way out instead of doing the right thing? Do you find yourself being too influenced by the choices of others?
Join us as we discuss the importance of walking in integrity instead of following culture.
Speaker: Kimberly Helton (Women of Purpose Board of Directors)
Kimberly Helton is a bold and resilient leader, mentor, and woman of faith. She lives by the quote, "The time is always right to do what is right." She has a deep love for God and people and always takes time to listen to people's stories and glean from their life experiences. She is committed to a life of meaning and purpose and intentionally encourages others to do the same. She is an incredible example of one who does not shrink back from life's challenges but allows them to become fuel to assist her in reaching her purpose with integrity..
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Women of Purpose | Virtual Brunch | Honor One Another
Honor One Another: Sept 4, 2021 10:30-11:30
Do you struggle with knowing how to relate to others? Is it difficult to get along with those who are different from you?
Join us as we discuss what Jesus says about how to honor those around us.
Speaker: Jasmin Botero
Click below to register for the event:
Women of Purpose | Virtual Brunch | Live Authentically
Do you find yourself hiding who you truly are? Do you regularly compare yourself to others?
Join us as we talk about how the best choice you can make is to BE YOU!
Click on the link below to register in advance for this webinar :
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eDL5nl7cQbSRusg4k_M4Hg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Webinar Speakers
La-Kita Gilmore (Founder - Women of Purpose)
