Commission for Women
A group of nine women and men, lay and clergy, committed to the work of advocacy 63% of all RCA church members are women 12% of all RCA clergy are women 28% of RCA elders and deacons are women
For more information please contact us:
Reformed Church in America
475 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 10115
1-800-722-9977
The Commission for Women was formed by an act of General Synod in 1978. Its charge from General Synod is to:
- Raise awareness so that opportunities are provided for all women in the church
- Provide information to the Nominations Committee to insure women's participation in leadership
- Aid the church in inclusive language and attitudes
- Work on strategies of systemic change toward the full participation of women
- Collaborate with other RCA bodies on women's issues
- Work in partnership with similar groups in other denominations
We bring recommendations to General Synod for the elimination of all barriers for women's participation in the church
We go to the seminaries and listen to the concerns of women students
We monitor the commissions and committees of the General Synod and advocate for equal representation by women
We monitor the hiring patterns of denominational staff and advocate for equal representation by women
I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh,
and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy.
--Acts 2:17
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