This Sunday at Trinity UMC isn’t just another service. It’s Women’s Sunday. The women of our church are taking over leadership in worship, and trust us—you don’t want to miss this energy.
Seeing lay women in the pulpit and leading liturgy isn’t just a nice gesture. It’s a powerful statement. It reminds us that spiritual heroes come in all forms. It challenges the status quo. It shows us that wisdom and leadership aren’t limited by gender.
When women lead, the conversation changes. We get new insights, different struggles are highlighted, and our community becomes more whole. It’s about transforming our perspective and empowering everyone to see their own potential for leadership.
10 Fast Facts: Women Rocking the UMC
Maybe you didn’t know our denomination has some serious history with breaking glass ceilings. Check this out:
- Susanna Wesley was the OG. The mother of John and Charles Wesley (founders of Methodism) is often called the “Mother of Methodism.” She led prayers and taught scripture in her kitchen long before it was “allowed.”
- We made it official in ’56. In 1956, the Methodist Church granted full clergy rights to women. That was decades ahead of many other denominations.
- Bishop Marjorie Matthews made history. In 1980, she became the first woman elected as a bishop in the United Methodist Church. Talk about a trailblazer.
- Bishop Leontine T.C. Kelly broke barriers. Just four years later, in 1984, she became the first African American woman elected to the episcopacy.
- We have a massive network. United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) is the largest denominational faith organization for women, focused entirely on missions and justice for women, children, and youth.
- It’s in the DNA. John Wesley actually licensed the first woman to preach, Sarah Crosby, way back in 1761. (Though he told her to keep it low-key to avoid trouble!)
- The numbers are climbing. Today, thousands of ordained elders and deacons in the UMC are women, leading congregations from rural towns to major cities.
- We lead the Council. Women have served as the President of the Council of Bishops, the highest elected leadership role in the connection.
- Global Impact. UMC women are leading major social justice initiatives globally, fighting for clean water, education, and health care in developing nations.
- It’s Biblical. We follow the lead of Mary Magdalene, the “Apostle to the Apostles,” who was the first person commissioned by Jesus to preach the resurrection. Please read that again and repeat it often!
Be Part of the Change
So, why does this matter to you?
Because seeing women lead inspires all of us to step up. It breaks down old barriers and builds a more just, inclusive community. It’s progressive. It’s dynamic. And frankly, it’s exactly the kind of spiritual hero energy we need right now.
Come support the women of Trinity UMC. Connect with purpose. Let’s celebrate the transformation happening right here in our sanctuary.
See you Sunday. Let’s make some noise.
