Women’s Month 2023
March, “The month of our founding as the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society in 1869 is the same month we introduce our new name for our new time: United Women in Faith!” March is the perfect time for us to honor our history by stepping boldly into our future. Join us in celebrating Women’s Month 2023!
Women’s History in the Methodist Movement
March is Women’s History Month, and the Methodist Church has a rich history of women’s leadership. Borrow these books to learn about this history and teach it to others. We also have some DVDs on general women’s history to add to your watch list.
- Online Resources
- UMC.org offers this helpful Timeline of Women in Methodism.
- The General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates women of color in our Methodist lineage with a great infographic and a litany of thanks for women of color leaders. They also offer ideas for worship, Sunday School, mission, outreach, and advocacy.
Women’s Month 2023
Join us Sunday, March 26 at 10:30 am. for our Women’s Day Service.
Our Guest Speaker is Dr. Karren Todd.
Dr. Karren Todd
Dr. Karren D. Todd is a dynamic speaker, powerful motivator, author and certified professional coach. After serving 15 years in full-time ministry, with eight years as Senior Associate Pastor, Karren shifted to serving God as the Executive Director of POWER Ministries, Inc and CEO of Empowerment Coaching and Consulting. Karren thrives at the intersection of spiritual and personal development which enables her to support clients in ministry and the marketplace.
Dr. Karren’s impact in the community is widespread. She has served on the Board of Directors for Leadership Memphis, the Memphis Urban League Guild and as a Clergy Coach for the Clergy Coaching Network. She is currently an Executive Committee member for the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and is a member of the Professional Consultation Committee for CPE at Methodist Lebonheur Healthcare. Dr. Karren hosts a weekly radio show called SOAR with Coach Karren on 88.5 and is an active member of the Junior League of Memphis and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Karren is also a published author with two of her books landing on Amazon and Kindle’s Best-Selling lists. She has received many honors including Tri State Defender’s Women of Excellence, Female Pastor of the Year and the Dress for Success Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
Dr. Karren recently completed a Chaplain Residency with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare and is currently serving as the Director of the House of Black Church Studies at Memphis Theological Seminary.
Karren holds a Master of Divinity degree from Memphis Theological Seminary as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling.