Our Mission
"Black Clergy Women of The United Methodist Church is an organization of clergywomen of
African descent who serve in ministry at various levels of the United Methodist Church. Our mission is to provide advocacy and support for Black clergy women in all areas of ministry within the Church. We commit our lives, our gifts, and our service to move The United Methodist Church toward authentic, inclusive ministry."
Connect. Encourage. Advocate.
A Message from National President Dawn Hand & VP Tiffanie Postell
After much prayer, discernment, and thoughtful conversation, the BCW National Planning Team is upholding a long-time decision to meet every other year and to forgo hosting a national gathering in 2026. The pause this year creates space for intentional focus and sustainability for the future of our organization.
We are excited to share that we will gather again for a National Meeting in Atlanta in 2027. This shift also allows us to move into a bi-annual meeting schedule, positioning us for deeper engagement, stronger planning, and more impactful experience when we come together. We will get details out to you about 2027 by the end of this year.
While we will not convene nationally this year, our commitment to connection and sisterhood remains unwavering. In 2026, we will focus on strengthening our regional relationships by encouraging and equipping our Jurisdictional Representatives to gather sisters within their respective areas for fellowship, renewal, and collective empowerment. We are suggesting for these gatherings to center around a shared theme: 'Activate - Awaken. Arise. Act.'
2026 BCW SEJ Gatherings by Annual Conference
Activate - Awaken. Arise. Act.
Sisters: Please send your BCW SEJ Annual Conference event details to BlackClergyWomenSEJ@gmail.com, and your event will be placed on the Gatherings page.