Race and Gender: What Being a Woman Preacher has to do with Racial (In)Justice
I am a woman. I am a woman who preaches. Though we are not many, one of the greatest gifts of knowing other women called to preach is when we […]
New YCWI Board Members
Every year we welcome a new class of fabulous women to join in leadership as Board Members. Board Members generally serve a three-year term, and some women stay for a second […]
Beach Reads for When the Collar Comes Off
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere! For many of us, that means we can look forward to some vacation time in the next few months (in between Vacation Bible School, […]
New Name, New Logo, New Board: A Season of Gratitude and Vision for Young Clergy Women International
In honor of the 10th Anniversary of The Young Clergy Women Project, the Board is thrilled to announce a new logo and a new organizational name: Young Clergy Women International. […]
Ask a YCW: Vacation Edition
Dear Askie, I’m a solo pastor, and as summer approaches, people have been asking me what I’m doing for vacation this year. I know everyone says vacation is important […]
When Doing More Isn’t Enough
Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain […]
Pregnant, No Baby
Now I wish that I’d had the “abortion.” He dropped my hand to run across the room. A pan, anything to catch it, but the blood was coming and the […]
Not What You Meant: The Bible and the Gospel in The Handmaid’s Tale
The Handmaid’s Tale, the new Hulu series based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, needs a trigger warning. It’s “intended for mature audiences,” but it’s hard to watch if you’ve ever […]
When I Grow Up
What did you want to be when you grow up? I don’t know about you all, but I was certain that I was going to be an agricultural veterinarian. I […]
What White Christians can Learn from Get Out
I’ve watched white churches attempt to confront racism in ways their members can digest, whether it be with campaigns or curriculums. So I’d like to add a suggestion. Predominantly white […]
