06/17/2026
At a time when the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to formally ban women pastors, sending a message that only men should lead, we are reminded how far we still have to go for justice and equity in the church.
The United Church of Christ has a long history of advocating for women’s ordination and leadership, but our work is not done. Justice for women is not just a church issue—it’s a matter of faith and public witness.
As Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson writes, “The church must continue to be bold and courageous, finding and addressing the prophetic witness.”
👉🏾 Read her full reflection on the ongoing struggle for justice and the church’s call to speak truth to power: https://ow.ly/OSwE50ZcwlL
