Women Encouraging Women (WEW) | Christ Evangelical Reformed Church (CERC)

Across every stage of life, women carry real and often unseen struggles. On the outside, we may appear fine, yet beneath the surface many of us wrestle with physical changes, from menstrual cycles to menopause, as well as tensions in singleness, marriage, friendships, and family life. We grieve losses and unmet hopes, while quietly battling comparison, loneliness, questions of identity, and the weight of expectations.

In a world that has drifted away from God, these struggles do not simply remain external. They shape our hearts, our thoughts, and the way we respond to life. At times, we may begin to define ourselves by our circumstances, be led more by our emotions than truth, or seek comfort, control, and identity outside of God’s good design.

At WEW 2026, as a continuation of last year’s reflection on relationships, we now turn inward to consider the personal battles each of us faces. Together, we want to learn what it means to see our struggles through a God centred lens. Through thoughtful talks and electives, our desire is not simply to help women endure life’s challenges, but to encourage each other to grow to reflect God more clearly and live out our calling with renewed strength, clarity, and hope.

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WEW is a church event organised by CERC once every year with the goal of teaching and encouraging Christian women to live faithfully for the Lord. WEW is exclusively for women only, women of all ages who wish to understand how the Gospel reality revealed through the Bible should affect their daily lives, and how they can be faithful Christian women. It doesn’t matter if you’re a secondary school student or a mother of three; married or single; Malaysian or not — WEW is for you!

Speakers

Vanessa Ong

Pastor Vanessa Ong

Children & Women’s Pastor

Electives

  • ‘So… When Are You Getting Married?’
    An elective about singleness and devotion to Christ

    Singleness can bring loneliness, waiting, comparison, and difficult questions from others. At the same time, it can tempt us to build a life centred around ourselves, our freedom, and our own desires. What does it mean to live faithfully as a single Christian woman not merely being independent or "content enough," but deeply devoted to Christ? This elective explores prolonged singleness, unmet expectations, worldly ideas of freedom, and how God calls single women to live purposeful, fruitful, and godly lives.

  • ‘Work, Work, Work’
    An elective about careerism, identity, and approval

    Whether through ambition, expectations, or pressure, work can easily shape what we fear, what we chase, and who we seek to please. This elective reflects on the temptation to find identity in achievement, as well as the struggle of working under difficult circumstances or authority. Together, we will consider how Christian women can walk faithfully with Christ in the everyday realities of work serving diligently without being ruled by approval, success, or fear.

  • ‘My Husband and Me’
    An elective about marriage, conflict, and grace

    Marriage can bring love and joy, but also disappointment, conflict, misunderstanding, and hurt. When relationships become difficult, how do we continue responding in ways that honour Christ? This elective explores the realities of marital struggles and considers how Christian women can navigate them with honesty, wisdom, grace, forgiveness, and perseverance.

  • ‘What Will They Think?’
    An elective about insecurity, people-pleasing, and the fear of man

    Fear of judgment, rejection, or embarrassment can quietly shape the way we speak, act, and relate to others. How do we keep following Christ when anxiety and people's opinions feel overwhelming? This elective explores social anxiety, insecurity, people-pleasing, and the struggle for acceptance, while learning to rest more deeply in God's truth and approval.

  • ‘My Changing Body’
    An elective about bodily change, weakness, and God's grace

    From menstrual struggles and hormonal changes to fatigue, aging, and menopause, women often experience physical changes that deeply affect both heart and mind. How do we continue trusting God when our bodies feel unfamiliar, frustrating, or weak? This elective reflects on living faithfully through bodily change while learning to receive God's grace, strength, and comfort in every season of life.

  • ‘When Motherhood Doesn't Go the Way We Hoped’
    An elective about grief, unmet expectations, and hope in suffering

    Life does not always unfold the way we imagined or prayed for. From miscarriage and loss to difficult family circumstances, raising children with special needs, or watching children drift from the Lord, many women carry deep disappointments and grief quietly. How do we continue trusting God through sorrow, confusion, and unanswered questions? This elective reflects on suffering, lament, unmet expectations, and the hope and comfort God gives to those walking through painful seasons.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Women Encouraging Women (WEW)?

    WEW is a church event organized by CERC once every year with the goal of teaching and encouraging Christian women to live faithfully for the Lord.

  • Who is WEW for?

    WEW is for women of all ages who wish to understand how the Gospel reality revealed through the Bible should affect their daily lives, and how they can be faithful Christian women. It doesn’t matter if you’re a secondary school student or a mother of three; married or single; Malaysian or not — WEW is for you!

  • Why should I join WEW?

    You should join WEW if you would like to:

    • Discover your true worth and identity as a Christian woman
    • Learn more from God’s Word so as to deal with your struggles in a God-glorifying manner
    • Train yourself in serving ladies in Malaysia
    • Meet new people with various life experiences and who face similar struggles as you
    • Gain meaningful and deep insights that will lead to real change in your life
  • Who are the speakers for the talks?

    Pastor Vanessa Ong, Children and Women’s Pastor
    Vanessa graduated from Moore Theological College, Sydney, with a Bachelor of Divinity in 2021 and is currently a pastor-in-training at CERC. She holds a degree in psychology and was previously one of CERC’s Church Ministers’ Apprentice between 2014 and 2016. She is heavily involved in CERC’s women, children, youth ministries and several university student ministries in CERC. Vanessa is also a partner of Gospel Growth Fellowship, a parachurch dedicated to promoting, propagating and defending a gospel-centered existence for the church of Jesus Christ.

  • Is there an entrance fee for the event?

    Yes, the entrance fee is RM50, but students get a special rate of just RM45!
    Your payment helps support the event and ensures quality content from dedicated speakers. The fee also includes Day 2's breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and a special door gift as a token of appreciation. Payment can be made via bank transfer.

    Bank: RHB Bank
    Bank holder: CERC Trust (Sub)
    Bank Account: 21406200108415

    Please email us the bank slip after you've made your payment at events@cerc.com.my.

  • Where will the payment go to?

    Your payment will go a long way towards supporting the work of running the event. This ensures that you get quality content via the talks and electives by women who put all their heart, soul and mind into your electives and contribute their labour for WEW.

    Day 2's breakfast, lunch and refreshment are included in the fee. Participants will also receive a special door gift as a token of appreciation.

  • Is there a difference in the fee if I can only attend one of the days?

    Yes, you may view the entrance fee below.

    Day 1 Day 2 Price (RM)
    Physical / Virtual / Absent Physical 50 (Normal Price) / 45 (Concession Price for Student)
    Physical / Virtual / Absent Virtual 40
    Physical / Virtual Absent 30
  • Will the event be recorded?

    No, the event will not be recorded, but all session materials will be yours to keep.

  • I want to join more than 2 electives! Can I get a recording for the elective that I can’t join?

    We’d love for you to join all the electives too! Unfortunately, we won’t be distributing session recordings — but all session materials will be yours to keep! There are 2 elective slots scheduled to run for 1hr 30m each, which means each participant is able to join 2 electives. If you’d like to know what went on in another elective, we suggest planning out your elective choices with a friend or two!

  • Will there be crèche services available if I bring my child to WEW?

    Yes, there will be crèche services available.

  • I have questions about WEW. Who should I ask?

    For help, please contact
    Weng Yan (016 267 4886)

    You can also follow us on or IG for the latest updates!
  • How do I get to the venue?
    Scroll down to the Venue section to view the address and information on parking & public transport.

Event flow

19th June 2026 (Friday)

7PM - 11:30PM
Registration
Songs | Announcements
Talk 1

20th June 2026 (Saturday)

8:30AM - 6:00PM
Breakfast | Small Group Discussion
Opening | Songs
Talk 2
Small Group Discussion | Lunch
Elective 1
Tea Break
Elective 2
Songs | Prayer

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Venue

Christ Evangelical Reformed Church

10, Jalan PJS 7/3a, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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Parking & public transport

Parking
You may park at 99 Speedmart in PJS7/13. There will be shuttling services provided around PJS 7 and our shuttlers will bring you safely here.

Others
If you come by GRAB, you can search "Christ Evangelical Reformed Church".

If you are traveling by LRT, the nearest station is SS15 LRT Station. Lifts from the SS15 LRT station can be arranged.

If you need help with getting here, please reach Sin Roong via WhatsApp or call him at 010 896 8956.

Hear from ladies who have benefited from WEW in the past years!

Yvonne Yeoh, Working Adult

“I am thankful for how the faithful handling and teaching of God's Word by the women at WEW has brought so much encouragement to me, and I praise God for a body that continually strives to speak the truth in love till the day our faith becomes sight!”

Caren Liew

“I learnt a lot about God’s good design for women, what is true womanhood as designed by my sovereign creator, and had a renewed view of myself. I appreciate the beautiful truth of womanhood, interesting hot topics and practical application for my life. I am encouraged and I truly recommend WEW to all ladies!”

Lee Joo Hui, Working Adult

“I've attended WEW events in previous years and found them to be very edifying. WEW has compelled me to think through what it means to be a Christian woman, and how I can apply my knowledge in my service to Jesus and His church in the different roles that God has called me to be."

Elena Lo

“It was a great experience for me even though I'm a Christian mum for 30+ years. It helped me to reflect how to become a better Christ-like mum and wife.”

Charmaine Lee, Working Adult

“The overall experience was great. I met so many sisters in Christ who were eager to learn about God and his words. There were even elderly women who came to join us, which was very encouraging. The sessions were edifying as the older women shared their insights to how they have been molded and transformed by Christ to be godlier in their emotions and thoughts. It taught me that all of my being, even my emotions were created to glorify God because that’s how he’s made us for his purpose.”



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