Events
Want to be involved in advocating for women? Register for an event with a particular focus on women.

For Small church ministry
June 25 – July 3, 2008

The 2008 Summer Collegium at Virginia Theological Seminary – a project in support of small congregations – will be held June 25 – July 3, 2008.  The Summer Collegium is available to ordained clergy.  All costs related to the Collegium, including travel, room and board, books, pulpit supply and childcare are paid for by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc.  Application forms are available on the Virginia Theological Seminary Web site. The deadline for completed applications is December 15, 2007.

13th National Conference on Domestic Violence
July 18–23, 2008

The 11th AWID International Forum on Women's Rights and Development
"The Power of Movements"

From November 14-17, 2008, up to 1,500 women's rights activists from around the world will gather in Cape Town, South Africa, to debate and strategize about how to build stronger women's movements globally.

For more information please visit The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) Web site.

Learn about events of interest to women on the Women's Ministries Web site.

Extra Commitment Opportunities

Support advocacy for women

Women's Voices: A Ministry of Advocacy
ECO #049993
Goal: $20,000

Gifts to the Women's Voices: A Ministry of Advocacy account provides grant money to support grassroot groups working on justice, equity and peace.

Request a grant
Request an application to obtain grant funds for your grassroots group working on justice, equality and peace. [ email office ]

More ways to give
Learn about other Extra Commitment Opportunities that benefit women.

Serve as a member of ACWC

The Advocacy Committee for Women's Concerns (ACWC) advocates for full inclusiveness and equity in all areas of life and work in the church and society. Learn more about ACWC and how to get involved.