Women’s Leadership Development and Young Women’s Ministries

Women’s Leadership Development and Young Women’s Ministries is a national ministry of the Presbyterian Mission Agency operating within Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries. The office provides opportunities for all women in the church as well as young women (ages 18-35) who are considering leadership roles in the church. The office sponsor leadership development trainings, organize national and regional events that offer young women leadership training and opportunities for networking with peers and mentors, as well as advocating on behalf of women’s justice issues, we partner with other PCUSA entities and related organizations to increase women’s voices and representation in the church. We help women develop their gifts and skills for ministry with scholarship assistance through the Katie Geneva Cannon Scholarship fund and other funding assistance.

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Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday

Favorecida | by Vilmarie Cintron-Olivieri | March 5, 2023

This year, Celebrate the Gifts of Women reflects on who Mary is, her prayerful song and the sisterhood between Mary and Elizabeth. Mary had little to no influence in her world, yet the angel called her “favored” (Lk. 1:28), favorecida.  We have been called—individually and collectively—to be partners in the building of God’s kin-dom, that Jesus pro- claimed. While we may encounter biases, preconceptions or misconceptions about gender, identity, race, age and personal or physical conditions, we know that God calls and empowers us to minister in our families, communities and the world.

Though Celebrate the Gifts of Women Sunday is March 5, 2023, congregations or women’s groups may use the resource on any day chosen to honor women’s survival during challenging circumstances.

2023 Celebrate the Gifts of Women
2023 celebración de los dones de las mujeres
2023 여성 은사 주일

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2024 Women of Faith Awards

Do you know of a woman who’s doing an out-standing job of leading a movement for positive change across our denomination?

Nominate her for the Women of Faith Awards by February 14^th

We are seeking women who are effective advocates for social justice in areas such as race and gender, climate change, community organizing, environmental justice and so much more.

Ways to obtain a nomination form:

Access it from here: Women Of Faith

Retrieve it from here: www.pcusa.org/women

Request it from janelle.baker@pcusa.org

Award recipients will be notified one month prior to the award ceremony. The Women of Faith Awards Committee strives for geographical, racial and cultural diversity.

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In the area of Young Women’s Ministries, the office focuses on Presbyterian College-aged women and young women of color (ages 18-35) whose leadership reflects the diversity of today’s church. The ministry offers opportunities for: leadership development, social advocacy and education, networking and mentoring, and PMA scholarships for PC(USA) members seeking their first undergraduate degree.