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(From the Among Women booklet handed out at conference, written by Phyllis Swartz): The Among Women conversation of today can continue in your home community. Here are some tips for making it happen: 1. Gather a small group of women … Continue reading →

Lynette composed a choric reading based on what came out of the Among Women retreats. Here is the text, as presented at conference: (Opening Scripture, brief intro) Ephesians 3:20, 21 Lynette — Now to him who is able to do … Continue reading →

In the afternoon, each panelist led or co-led a workshop that was focused on their sphere. They were well attended! Here are some glimpses:

Among Women — For All Our Sisters Click on the link above to view the brief presentation that opened up the Among Women program at conference. Special thanks: to Chris Jones, for putting all the elements together in video form; … Continue reading →

Our panelists graced the women’s program at CMC’s annual conference with wisdom and insight. Thank you to everyone who had a part in this program! We’ll be posting pictures from the workshops and the final choric reading (along with the … Continue reading →

Next in the Among Women project is a day-long women’s program at CMC’s Annual Conference, held July 28-31 at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland. You can find out more about the conference at http://www.cmcrosedale.org, and you can read about … Continue reading →

At the end of the third retreat, we can anticipate what is coming next. Among other things at conference, these brave panelists will be leading individual workshops on their spheres. This blog will continue with related posts. Keep the conversation … Continue reading →

After the naming ceremony, Lynette gave the women opportunity to share words of blessing on each other individually. After the time of blessing each other, it was the panelists’ time to be blessed. Lynette had arranged for each woman to … Continue reading →

As the weekend came to a conclusion, Lynette led a renaming ceremony to honor the women’s unique pains, as well as their strengths and ministries. As she placed the new name on a sign around their necks, she spoke a … Continue reading →

Sabrina – I love it when older women in the church model how to respect my husband or care my children. – I love it when people take an interest in and interact with my kids. – When people encourage … Continue reading →