17 Winter Women’s Ministry Themes for Faith, Fellowship, and Fun
When the weather turns chilly and snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to bring warmth and joy to your women’s ministry.
Winter offers countless opportunities to gather, grow in faith, and connect with each other while cozying up indoors.
Whether you’re hosting a Bible study, fellowship night, or retreat weekend, these winter-themed ideas will spark conversation and laughter.
From creative workshops to faith-filled game nights, each one helps women recharge spiritually while having genuine fun.
Here are 17 winter women’s ministry themes that blend faith, fellowship, and a touch of cozy winter magic!
Cocoa & Conversations
Host a relaxed evening with hot cocoa, blankets, and heartfelt discussions.
Use simple conversation cards or reflection prompts focused on gratitude, peace, and renewal.
It’s a great way to connect new members and help everyone feel seen and supported during the colder months.
Ministry Resource You’ll Love
Welcome new members to your group with this Women’s Ministry Group Intake Form.
It’s a simple printable you can hand out at your first meeting to help women connect instantly.
Faith & Flannel Game Night
Invite everyone to wear their favorite flannel and host a casual game night full of laughter and fellowship.
Set out warm drinks, easy snacks, and printable Christian games, such as Finish the Phrase, to keep things lighthearted and fun.
The Dollar Bill Game
Want a quick and hilarious icebreaker? Try the Dollar Bill Game!
Each player clips a dollar to their sleeve and tries not to say the chosen “no-no” word — if someone catches them, they lose their dollar!
It’s easy, funny, and perfect for large groups or women’s ministry socials.
You can even theme it for winter by banning words like snow, cozy, or cocoa.
See full instructions for the Dollar Bill Game here.
Light in the Darkness: Candlelit Worship Night
Create a peaceful atmosphere with soft lighting, worship music, and devotionals focused on being the light of Christ in dark seasons.
End with a simple prayer circle or communion moment to make it deeply meaningful.
Winter Reflections Vision Board Workshop
Start the year by helping women set spiritual intentions for the months ahead.
Provide magazines, Bible verses, and art supplies for creating vision boards that focus on faith, purpose, and personal growth.
Warm Hearts Craft Night
Host a cozy night of crafting and connection.
Ideas: make fleece blankets for shelters, decorate mugs with scripture, or create prayer jars.
Serve warm drinks and soft music to keep the atmosphere restful and joyful.
Encourage Friendly Competition
This Finish the Phrase icebreaker will see who can complete the phrases fastest.
Quick, easy, tons of fun!
Scripture & Soup Night
Invite everyone to bring their favorite soup and a Bible verse that’s encouraging them this season.
Share stories of faith and comfort while enjoying good food and great company.
Wrap up with a few quick printable games or a devotion on spiritual nourishment.
Winter Retreat: Rest & Renewal
Plan a one-day mini retreat focused on rest, reflection, and reconnection with God.
Include journaling time, light worship, and a simple lunch or tea break.
This slower-paced theme helps women recharge after a busy holiday season.
Snowed-In Game Night
Turn a cold winter night into a cozy indoor party!
Play board or printable games and let the fun ensue.
It’s easy, affordable, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
Encouragement Exchange
Ask each woman to bring a small note of encouragement or scripture card to exchange anonymously.
You can also have everyone write one word they’re focusing on for the year ahead and share what it means to them.
Blanket Blessings Outreach
Organize a group to collect or make blankets and deliver them to shelters or nursing homes.
Include a prayer card with each one and pray together before you deliver them.
Cookies & Kindness Night
Host a bake-and-share night where everyone decorates cookies, packages them, and writes encouraging notes to go with them.
Deliver them to community helpers or church staff the next day as a collective act of kindness.
Women’s Ministry Gift Exchange
Add a fun twist to your winter gathering with a small-budget gift exchange.
Set a $5 limit and focus on meaningful, cozy, or faith-inspired items.
You can turn it into a game with printable “Left-Right Story” templates for a lot of laughs!
Winter Wellness & Prayer Workshop
Combine gentle stretching, breathwork, and guided prayer.
This theme focuses on holistic self-care and honoring the body as God’s temple while staying grounded in peace.
Joyful Noise Karaoke Night
Host a Christian karaoke night or sing-along with worship favorites and uplifting tunes.
It’s a great way to end the week with joy and connection.
New Year, Renewed Faith
As you step into a new year, gather your ministry for reflection and prayer.
Encourage women to write down lessons from the past year and what they hope God will do next.
Close with worship or a fun activity to celebrate fresh beginnings.
Fellowship & Frosting Baking Night
Get together for a night of baking cupcakes or cookies while listening to worship playlists.
It’s lighthearted, creative, and perfect for small groups or younger ministry members.
Wrap-Up
Winter might be cold outside, but your women’s ministry can stay warm and connected inside!
These themes bring faith, laughter, and heartfelt fellowship to every gathering.
From cozy game nights to worship under twinkling lights, each experience helps women reconnect with God and with one another.
And if you want to make planning easy, grab the Women’s Ministry Game Bundle!
It’s beautifully designed and filled with printable, ready-to-play games that pair perfectly with these winter themes.
You’ll save time, spark joy, and create memories your ministry will carry into spring.
