About this Issue: Jan/Feb 2006

Image from article in current Horizons magazine

cover art by Philippe Lardy

About This Issue
Women in Ministry

As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ordination of women as deacons (1906–2006) and the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women as ministers of Word and Sacrament (1956–2006), it seems only fitting that Horizons lift up the stories of women in ministry today. From pioneers like Louisa Woosley to fledgling organizations like the National Network of Presbyterian College Women, there is much to celebrate and much work left to do. How will you mark this anniversary? And what kind of legacy will you leave for others to celebrate 50 or 100 years from today?

How to Use This Magazine

Horizons is the magazine of Presbyterian Women. It is planned and designed for individuals and PW circles, newcomers and longtime participants in the organization. You'll notice resources are scattered throughout the magazine—in sidebars, boxes and sometimes entire articles—because Presbyterian Women is made up of leaders, both current leaders and women with leadership potential. Participants in Presbyterian Women are also active—in their congregation, community and world-so we work to include ways you can respond to what you read in Horizons.

The purpose of Horizons magazine is the same as the purpose of our publisher, Presbyterian Women:

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit
we commit ourselves:

to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
to support the mission of the church worldwide
to work for justice and peace
to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom

In Our Next Issue
MARCH/APRIL 2006

The 2005 PW Global Exchange to Brazil

in our next issue: mar/apr 2006

Current Issue
Jan/Feb 2006

March/April 2007 Issue of Horizons Magazine: Living with Death

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