Wrapped in Love

This past week, more than 70 women gathered for our annual Women@CLP Christmas Tea, Wrapped in Love—and it was truly a joyful celebration of the season.

From the moment we arrived, the room was filled with laughter, connection, and creativity. Women were quite literally wrapped in love through a fun and friendly centerpiece-building relay, where teamwork, strategy, flexibility, and encouragement took center stage. The energy in the room reflected the heart of our theme—working together in harmony and celebrating the gifts each person brings.

We paused to center our hearts around Colossians 3, reflecting on what it means to clothe ourselves with love and allow Christ’s love to bind us together in perfect unity. This time of devotion reminded us that the beauty of the season is not just in what we create, but in how we love one another.

The afternoon was sweetened by delicious desserts, warm fellowship, and meaningful conversation as women mingled and celebrated one another’s creativity. A special highlight was Addie Weller, who shared her musical gift by singing The First Noel, drawing our hearts back to the wonder and hope of Christ’s birth.

One of the most meaningful expressions of the day was our Wrapped in Love gift collection. Together, we gathered just under 80 gifts for women and girls served by the Phoenix Rescue Mission—a beautiful, tangible way to extend Christ’s love beyond our walls. Thank you to Sharon Matz for coordinating this effort and helping make it such a blessing to others.

We are grateful for every woman who attended, served, created, and shared in this special afternoon. As you enjoy the photos below, we hope they capture just a glimpse of the joy, beauty, and love that filled the room.

Thank you for being part of Women@CLP—where we gather, grow, AND celebrate together.