National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen - National Gathering 2026

April 14-17
Columbia Theological Seminary

Join clergywomen from across the PC(USA) at Columbia Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. We will share ideas for transforming ourselves and our ministries.

Theme - Dangerous Times and Still We Rise: Love, Truth and Other Revolutionary Solutions

Keynotes include -

• The Rev. Shannon Kershner, senior pastor and head of staff at Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta

• The Rev. Dr. Khalia J. Williams, Associate Dean of Worship and Formation at the Candler School of Theology

• The Rev. CeCe Armstrong, NAPC co-moderator, Co-Moderator of the 226th General Assembly (2024), and associate pastor at St. James Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

• The Rev. Anna George Traynham, senior pastor and head of staff at Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, will lead participants in creative worship services each day. 

Workshops include -

• Rev. Aisha Brooks-Johnson: This is My Story, This Is My Song. Exploring the Gift of Empathy and Compassion through the Practice Spiritual Autobiography.

• Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane : Ministering After Natural and Unnatural Disasters

• Rev. Susan Barnes: Finishing the Fabric: Finish your custom stole or learn how to begin to make a stole with theological meaning.

• Rev. Karen Fitz La Barge: Christian Nationalism: One Clergywoman’s Resistance

• Rev. Ce Ce Armstrong: Earth, Wind, and Fire – Lyrical Prophets & Revolutionary Vocalists

• Rev. Liz Wagner: Heart & Treasure. Church Budgets are Mission Documents

• Rev. Elizabeth Little: Understanding Your Board of Pension Benefits as Women

• Rev. Kathryn Threadgill: Wonder in Christ’s Waters

• Rev. Neeley Lane: God in the Ordinary: Experiencing God in the midst of it all

Article - Presbyterian News Service - National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen to gather at Columbia Seminary April 14-17