Church of the Brethren Newsline
\nMarch\u00a013,\u00a02018<\/b><\/p>\n
A steering committee of eight women in ministry has been called by the Office of Ministry to facilitate programming, projects, and initiatives designed to support and encourage Brethren clergywomen.<\/p>\n
\u201cEncouragement and tangible support need to be the response of the entire church to the sisters in ministry among us in a time in which many struggle with the obstacles created by sexism in the church,\u201d commented Nancy Sollenberger Heishman, director of the Office of Ministry.<\/p>\n
Proposed emphases include celebratory events in this 60th year since Annual Conference granted women \u201cfull and unrestricted rights to ordination.\u201d A clergywomen\u2019s retreat is anticipated in the coming year. Quarterly conference calls for women in leadership to reflect on societal issues impacting women are envisioned. The group also identified a need for district and regional support groups along with a renewed emphasis on calling and placement for clergywomen.<\/p>\n
Clergywomen desiring to become involved in supporting these initiatives may contact\u00a0officeofministry@brethren.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n