Date: May 13, 2025
Celebrating Women Leadership: Insights from the Women Mentoring Women Conference
The Center for Anglican Communion Studies recently concluded the Women Mentoring Women Conference, held from February 24 to 28. This impactful event was supported by Trinity Wall Street and gathered a diverse array of lay and ordained women leaders from various regions of the Anglican Communion, encompassing representatives from Central, East, and Southern Africa, South and East Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, the Caribbean, as well as North and South America, and Europe. The conference served as a global platform to highlight the leadership, resilience, and faith of Anglican women.
Key Discussions and Mentoring Opportunities
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in plenary sessions that covered significant topics, such as:
- The historical role of women in the church
- The effects of war and poverty on women
- Women’s health and well-being
- The current landscape of theological education
In addition to these enlightening discussions, dedicated one-on-one mentoring sessions fostered intergenerational and cross-cultural connections. Attendees expressed a renewed sense of purpose and motivation, inspired by the shared experiences and stories of their peers.
Commitment to the Princess Basma Centre
One of the most pressing outcomes of the conference was a collective decision to extend support to the Princess Basma Centre located in Jerusalem. This Anglican hospital provides crucial services to children with disabilities and their families, but it currently faces significant challenges, including a shortage of medical personnel and essential resources. Consequently, the conference called upon the broader Anglican Communion to contribute through prayers, financial backing, and advocacy efforts.
A Call to Action
As we reflect on the rich exchanges that took place during this conference, there is a strong call to maintain the momentum of women empowering women. We encourage individuals and communities to stand in solidarity with the Princess Basma Centre and to turn the spirit of mentorship into tangible acts of support and care.
To contribute to the Centre and support their vital mission, please visit this link.
Best wishes,
Katherine Grieb, Hartley Wensing, Melissa Allbrandt, Addie Budnick, Noni Shezi, and Daniel Bentley
CACS Team
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