We are excited to report on the progress of the Growing Grounds project in Wabash, Indiana. Here are some quotes from their quarterly report which we would like to share with all the supporters of Global Women's Project. Thank you for helping to make their work possible! Their work serves as a wonderful example of … Continue reading Growing Grounds Works with Women in Jail
Sewing machines have arrived!
A gift from GWP (along with New Community Project) recently turned into sewing machines for the women's cooperative in Narus, Southern Sudan! This gift was made possible by the Northview Church of the Brethren, in honor of Phil and Louie Baldwin Rieman. The women in Narus will share skills, time, ideas and work with these … Continue reading Sewing machines have arrived!
Follow Jesus Joyfully!
A Look Ahead to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference—“Taking Jesus Seriously” ...and Following Jesus Joyfully! GWP will be at Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA, July 3-7. Come visit our booth in the exhibit hall as we celebrate how Jesus takes women seriously. We would love to connect with you. But remembering that in … Continue reading Follow Jesus Joyfully!
Director of SITEAW, Inc. Meets with GWP Steering Committee
At our March 2010 Steering Committee meeting held in Indianapolis, IN, we had the opportunity to meet with Sr. Stella Sabina, Director of GWP’s partner project Shifting Ideas Through Education for African Women (SITEAW), Inc., to learn firsthand of her work on behalf of the women of Uganda. Sr. Stella, a Catholic nun who grew … Continue reading Director of SITEAW, Inc. Meets with GWP Steering Committee
Mother’s Day Project
Please give this bulletin insert to your church office today! MOTHER’S DAY GRATITUDE PROJECT “In honor of a woman you know and love, and in solidarity with mothers around the world.” Global Women’s Project announces the annual Mother’s Day Gratitude Project. Rather than buying more material gifts for your loved one, express your gratitude with … Continue reading Mother’s Day Project
Easter thank you!
We are grateful for all who participated in the Lenten calendar journey this year! Please share any suggestions or reflections you have about this Lenten calendar. We value your partnership and participation! Once you've finished tallying your "taxes" please send them to Global Women's Project Church of the Brethren 1451 Dundee Ave Elgin, IL 60120 … Continue reading Easter thank you!
Lenten calendars
Global Women's Project invites you to order a Lenten Calendar as a way to have a daily time of spiritual centering throughout Lent! This is also an important way for us to share our wealth with our sisters and brothers around the world who are working for empowerment and sustainability. We hope you will participate with … Continue reading Lenten calendars
August 2009 Steering Committee Meeting
GWP Semi-Annual Retreat Global Women's Project Steering Committee met at the end of August in N. Manchester, Indiana. We welcomed new board member, Kim Hill Smith, from Minneapolis to the committee and heard from Yvonne Dilling who shared insights she learned from working with development projects in Central America. We happily began our collaboration with … Continue reading August 2009 Steering Committee Meeting
Can we get Fair Trade in our Districts?
Carrie Eikler, co-pastor of the Morgantown (WV) Church of the Brethren/Mennonite Church, has a vision and a challenge…to get Fair Trade goods into all the Church of the Brethren district conferences! Some district conferences already support SERRV sales…does yours? (Don’t know about SERRV? Then check it out here) If your district conference hasn’t sold fair … Continue reading Can we get Fair Trade in our Districts?
Mother’s Day
Thanks to everyone who is giving the gift of women's empowerment this Mother's Day! We are delighted to offer the Mother's Day project for the third year in a row. We send beautiful, handwritten cards to the women you want to honor. Women honored in memoriam are: Anna Baker Barbara Alley Louise Erbaugh Louie Rieman … Continue reading Mother’s Day
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