Attending the Abigails Support Group

Abigails is the name of OUGM's weekly domestic violence support group.  We named it after a woman in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 25) who had an abusive husband.   Her one-chapter story gives insight and advice to women on responding to domestic abuse in a godly way.

The purpose of the Abigails support group is to help families by providing information and resources on domestic abuse, finding answers in the Bible, and offering Christian fellowship, discussion, and prayer support.

The Abigails support group is available to all women concerned about domestic abuse. The group currently meets every Thursday that is not a holiday, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.  There is no fee, and childcare is available by arrangement.

You can get more information about the group and directions to the meeting location by calling Judy at (360) 754-9351, or by calling the Olympia Union Gospel Mission Office at (360) 709-9725. The meeting is held at a confidential location that is served by a bus line.

At Abigails, anyone who wishes to remain anonymous may do so by using her first name only. Whatever is spoken by participants is kept confidential outside of meetings.

An average of 4 to 6 women attend each week. They range in age from young women to seniors, and come from all walks of life. Some have left abusive relationships, some are still in one; some want to find a way to leave safely, some want help and support in order to stay in the relationship. 

Together women in the group find courage, strength, support, fellowship, and biblical answers in Christ.