Mary & Martha

M&M is a casual yet intentional gathering of women inspired by a vision to love and empower the women of our church community. We want to establish a safe space that welcomes and honors honesty and vulnerability.We want to stir hearts and spark change as we build trust among sisters, strengthen the Body, and tap into the rich assets of our community.It’s by women, for women - a kingdom investment.

ABOUT

M&M was created out of one sister's desire to connect her and her friends to the wisdom and mentorship of the older sisters at church. So she hosted a dinner gathering for her friends and invited an older sister to share her professional, spiritual and personal growth experiences. It was meant to be a one-off discipleship hangout. It was a huge hit, and the friends wanted more. That's how M&M was born.The series was named "Mary & Martha" to speak to the desire to bridge the divide between work/performance-oriented women and the call for us to sit at Jesus's feet.We want to encourage our sisters to become a blend of Mary & Martha, really affirming their Martha (work/achievement) side while simultaneously affirming their Mary (just being, simply interacting) side. Essentially, we want to model and become "Mary's on a mission".

2017

#1 Jane Oak
#2 Laura Izumikawa
#3 Hanna Oh
#4 Hanna Lee
#5 Esther Woo
#6 Jane Oak (Collegiate Edition)

2018

#7 Kelly Yoon
#8 Jane Guzman De Leon
#9 January Lim (Joint Cell Edition)
#10 Hanna Lee (Collegiate Edition)
#11 Bobbie Hawkins
#12 Nebula Gu Halseth
#13 Grace Cho
#14 Angeline Kim
#15 Tina Bae

2019

#16 Queena Kim
#17 Sharon Park
#18 Joy Lee
#19 Hanna Oh
#20 Stacy Na Aguilar
#21 Bobbie Hawkins
#22 Jene Robin
#23 Christina Liao
#24 Tiffany Kwong

2020

#25 Grace Park
#26 Esther Yang
#27 Dahyun Son
#28 Stephanie Na
#29 Sophie Um
#30 Christine Su
#31 Gina Lee
#32 Sol Pang
#33 Jenny Wong Kim
#34 Eunice Rhee

2021

#35 Angelina Kim
#36 Becky Lee
#37 Esther Lee
#38 Alice Lee

2022

Undisclosed (Spaces-only M&Ms)

2023

Pursuing God's Call in Different Seasons (Heejin Kim)
Forgiveness (Annie Chun)
Quiet Strength (Sherine Dissanayake)

2024

Undoing Broken Patterns (Christina Chun)
Shedding Perfectionism & Unrealistic Expectations (Phoebe Cheng)

FAQ

Where can I RSVP?
Check the Tapestry website or app for any upcoming ones!How long are the gatherings?
~2.5 hoursWhat's a typical schedule of an M&M gathering?
Light breakfast is provided. We kick off with an icebreaker then dive into a time of hearing the featured speaker give a testimonial story about her life. The gathering continues as the speaker and her hand-selected panel serve an open Q&A with the guests. We wrap up as the guests and panel members break out into mini groups for more intimate discussions and prayer ministry.Do I have to be a member of Tapestry to attend?
Yes, you must be a member of Tapestry. One exception is if you're invited by the speaker herself as a special guest.Can I attend parts of the event? Can I come late or leave early?
No. Each M&M agenda item is important and builds on what happened previously. These sisters are also vulnerably sharing their gift of a story. If you cannot attend for the full duration, please refrain from submitting an RSVP and attend on a date without a schedule conflict.Where are the gatherings?
DTLA. If RSVP is confirmed, details including exact location will be emailed.How do you choose the speakers?
We wanted to leverage testimonies born from the experience of age to encourage younger sisters to fully live into their identities while also fully engaging in the activity of God around them. We invite older sisters from Tapestry who we feel are strong examples of women who embrace both the "being" and the "doing". The speaker then chooses her own panelists who have a heart to support younger sisters in their journeys, and who are ready to do prayer ministry for attendees.How can I get involved?
We need coordinators and moderators for each gathering. We’ll start you out as a shadow for whichever role you’re interested in so that you can be trained before you serve. We're also looking for any who want to commit more long-term and help with direction and other behind-the-scenes work. Please contact us to get started!Can men attend?
At the moment, M&M gatherings are gender-specific (except for coed Spaces M&Ms).What were Spaces-only M&Ms?
In the summer of 2022, Tapestry launched a new ministry called Spaces that provides topical support groups. We organized a more streamlined M&M that came in the middle of each Spaces group's 6 weeks of meetings to help the group further their processing. These M&Ms were only open to each Spaces group's members. The ministries partnered for just the first couple initial cycles as we evaluated what would be most effective for both ministries.

Contact

Please reach out for any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback.[email protected]