Women's Day
These are extraordinary times facing our community—times that demand vision, courage, and conviction. That’s why this is no day for the ordinary. This Women’s Day is a celebration unlike any other: an enriching Sunday for the heart, soul, and mind, where we honor the creative agency of Black women who choose the RESTORATION OF H.E.R.
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This Is No Day for the Ordinary
Women’s Day at Mount Moriah is not about women temporarily stepping into roles traditionally held by men. We long ago discarded that narrow thinking. Instead, this day is an intentional, liberating moment—a space to reflect deeply on who Jesus of Nazareth is for Black women and why that revelation continues to matter in a world that often tries to silence or sideline us.
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We gathered in the name of Black women’s sacred restoration—not to fill roles once denied, but to declare: Black women are the builders, the breath, and the blueprint. We spoke truth with no filter—about rage, rest, legacy, and faith in a world that dares to overlook all of us, especially Black women.
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We lit candles for those struggling with mental health and declared that healing is holy, and stigma is sin.
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We sang, prayed, cried, laughed, and honored women who move mountains without medals.
We broke bread in the Fellowship Hall, laughed some more, let our joys be known, and left reminded that black women, knowing what was restored in us, belong to all of us. This joy we have, the world didn't give it to us, and the world can't take it away!
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Special Emphasis was placed on Mental Health Advocacy, including Dr. Monica Coleman's highlighting of bipolar faith. The event offered referrals and spiritual wellness tools, including a Spiritual Wellness Self-Care Checklist to empower women to prioritize rest, ritual, and reflection.
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Special thanks to the Committee: JuShara, Chair; Manda Nixon; Deacon Carolyn Frasier; and First Lady Meca Williams-Johnson.
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“Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in.” —Isaiah 58:12
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In a world that often calls for our silence and thrives on our exhaustion, Black women continue to choose faith over fear—not as fantasy, but as a form of strategy. The Restoration of H.E.R. Panel was a sacred offering, rooted in Isaiah 58:12, where Black women gather not just to speak, but to restore.
This panel was not designed to support tradition but transformation, not performance but praxis. It was a space where healing was honored, evolution was embraced, and renewal was inevitable. These women embody what it means to rebuild what was torn down, to stand at the breach and declare: We are not broken. We are becoming.
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Moderated by Dr. Meca Williams-Johnson, this panel was a space of deep wisdom and radical testimony, reflecting on:
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What it means to thrive as a Black woman in systems not built for you
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The cost of healing and the courage to evolve
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The role of the Church in restoring and affirming Black women’s leadership
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Who shaped their callings, and how the community can sustain their growth
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The discussion was not just personal—it was prophetic, offering strategies for survival, resistance, and joy.
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A Church That Lives Its Commitment
In addition to elevating the voices of women during this sacred season, our Church is taking bold, year-round action to ensure we embody what we believe:
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1. Promoting Gender Equity in Leadership
As the first church in the area to ordain women as ministers and deacons, we continue to:
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Appoint women to non-traditional and visible leadership roles.
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Ensure women receive equal pay and equal opportunity.
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Actively resist all forms of gender-based discrimination.
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2. Centering Black Women’s Experience in Preaching and Teaching
We confront sexism and misogyny with preaching and pedagogy that affirms Black women’s lived realities by:
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Regularly featuring Black women in the pulpit and classrooms.
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Using womanist theology and liberation sources in all applicable ministry areas.
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Educating our congregation about the work of womanist preachers, scholars, and leaders.
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3. Celebrating and Supporting Women Locally and Globally
We commit to honoring the brilliant + beautiful + brave women who change the world by:
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Budgeting for ministries that prioritize women and children.
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Highlighting the impact of women throughout the church year.
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Supporting community and global initiatives that uplift women and families.
This Women’s Day, and every day, we declare: Black women are not just enduring—they are flourishing. And when Black women flourish, the whole community rises. Let’s follow their lead—and walk boldly in the power of faith.