Amazing Wesleyan Women

During Women’s History Month we lift up women who changed the course of the Methodist movement.

HAPI celebrates International Women’s Day

Haitian Artisans for Peace International (HAPI) has released a 3-minute video on building women leaders in celebration of International Women’s Day and HAPI’s progress in promoting female leadership. Watch ‘Building Women… Continue Reading HAPI celebrates International Women’s Day

Women of Distinction

March is Women’s History Month. This gallery of courage, character and commitment includes women with Michigan ties.

Lent in the shadow of cancer

Sarah Faulman Arthur shares conversations with three writers who reflect on breast cancer, bodies and resurrection hope. Sarah says, “… for women who journey through this season of lament after a devastating… Continue Reading Lent in the shadow of cancer

Haiti lifted up

Six years after the epic earthquake, Valerie Mossman-Celestin reflects on the difference between advocacy and charity.

Chicks Know Church

CHARMAINE ROBLEDO Mountain Sky Area UMC In response to the popular “Chuck Knows Church,” four United Methodist clergywomen in the Yellowstone Annual Conference have come together to offer “Chicks Know… Continue Reading Chicks Know Church

At the heart of UMW

ANDRIS SALTER United Methodist Women In 2015 United Methodist Women granted more than $1 million to U.S. and international partners providing health programs for women and children.

Clergywomen are not equal

In this Ministry Matters blog, the Rev. Kira Schlesinger states: “Allowing equal access to ordination for women does not automatically mean equal opportunity.”

Young Clergy increases among women

Growth in the number of young clergy over the past ten years has been due all to women according to the Clergy Age Trends in the United Methodist Church report… Continue Reading Young Clergy increases among women

Respect for women builds community

The United Methodist-owned Church Center for the United Nations, across First Avenue from the U.N., was a hub of activity during the 59th session of the U.N. Commission on the… Continue Reading Respect for women builds community