April 16, 2024 – April 18, 2024

“Weaving our Tapestry at the Intersections”

Join UCC clergywomen for a time for connection, challenge, learning, and support as we gather in historic Charleston. Look forward to building relationships and networks that will support your ministries and develop your leadership potential.

We will be inspired by our 2023 Awardees, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel and Rev. Dr. Lisa Goods, who will engage us at the intersections of Race, Gender, and Ministry.

Open to authorized clergywomen in the UCC.

MIDs are welcome to join online for a digital retreat with opportunities to share in the keynotes, worship, and workshops.

A biennial event for women in ministry will be different this time, its organizers say.

The 2022 United Church of Christ Clergywomen’s Leadership Event, Sept. 27-29, will focus on “the intersection of race and gender and ministry.” The meeting will be in person in Decatur, Ga., with a vigorous online option as well.

The Rev. Tara Barber, who staffs the event’s planning team, said there are three new things this year:

• The event will “de-center whiteness” and focus on the experiences of Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color.

• It is deliberate about inviting cis women, trans women and non-binary people.

• Online participants will get special, exclusive content.