Women’s Ministries Archives

‘Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality’ wins top honor

Posted June 17th, 2019

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to announce “Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality” by Erin Wathen has been named a winner in the 21st annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.

Madison McKinney successfully navigates her Presbyterian Christianity and her Native American spirituality

Posted June 5th, 2019

For Madison McKinney, attending the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women was an “incredible experience.”

The sisterhood of the traveling stole

Posted June 4th, 2019

“We’re all looking for bread for the journey,” said the Rev. Keatan King, associate pastor at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston. “CREDO gives you that.” King was among 16 women at the CREDO conference for recently ordained pastors in Canton, N.C., Sept. 11-17, 2018.

Eunice Poethig, a champion for women

Posted March 27th, 2019

The next U.S. presidential primary election will feature at least three viable women candidates — a development that would have no doubt thrilled Presbyterian minister and leader, Eunice Poethig. The Presbyterian Historical Society recently completed the processing of Poethig’s papers, and they illuminate her advocacy work in expanding the numbers of women and people from other marginalized communities serving as leaders in ministry and civic life.

Presbyterian Mission Agency accepting applications for Katie Cannon scholarship beginning April 1

Posted March 26th, 2019

The Presbyterian Mission Agency will accept applications for the Katie Cannon scholarship beginning April 1.

Presbyterian delegates from New Zealand find pride, compassion at UN Commission

Posted March 25th, 2019

Doreen Alefaio was on the grounds of the United Nations checking messages on her phone when she realized what was happening back home in New Zealand.

Event gives Presbyterians an idea what UN Ministry does year-round

Posted March 12th, 2019

The annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women is an all-hands-on-deck and then some event for the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations.

Three events planned to honor the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon’s legacy

Posted March 1st, 2019

During the coming week a number of varied events will occur at and around Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Va., to honor the enduring legacy of the Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon.

Worship service celebrates the many gifts women bring

Posted February 27th, 2019

On March 3, the church will observe Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday as we honor women who exhibit grace that knows no boundaries.

‘Do the work your soul must have’

Posted February 4th, 2019

The Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon “would have been appalled” by the heartfelt and spirited salute she received Saturday by about 80 people gathered at Second Presbyterian Church in Louisville, according to the Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown.