Women's History Month

Central Conference Bishops  Joaquina F. Nhanala, Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella and Bishop Rosemarie Wenner (Left to Right) are featured during Women's History Month 2025 for their pioneering leadership. Canva image by United Methodist Communications with the General Commission on the Religion and Race.

March is Women's History Month. Women have long shaped the history of Methodism, beginning with Susanna Wesley, the mother of Methodism's founders. Across the centuries, women have been vital to the denomination's growth as leaders, teachers, missionaries and organizers.

From the local church to the global church, women have led and served ministries within marginalized communiities, as well as initiate important social and political reform.

During the coming weeks, we will feature a few of the pioneering women in Methodism who have made important contributions to the life of the church, as well as discover ideas to help nurture your own participation and witness. Be inspired!

Learn about some amazing women who helped shape the history of the Methodist movement.

Learn about some amazing women who helped shape the history of the Methodist movement.

Bishop Joaquina F. Nhanala, Bishop Ruby-Nell M. Estrella, and Bishop Rosemarie Wenner (Left to Right)

The General Commission on Religion and Race celebrates the leadership of female Bishops in the Central Conference during Women's History Month.

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