Wom
en’s History Commission
The Women’s History Commission is commissioned by the Department of Women Ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church to record the history of the Department and stories of women in the denomination who have made a significant contribution to their church or their community. All funding comes through sale of Recognition Award pins. The Commission meets in April and November. Questions for the Commission can be directed through the Women Ministries Office.
Current Commission members:
Joann Larson- Chair
Eileen Thorpe - Secretary
Janet M. Lungren
Jennifer Holmgren Cobbley
Darline Wilke
Ruth Hill (ex officio)
Archivist. North Park University
Currently two openings to be filled.
VOLUME V CONTEST WINNER
First place winner was Della Ruth. The story of her mother and a second of her aunt tied for first place. Read these award winning stories here:
VOLUME VI for 2007
Plans are already underway for "Women to Remember - Volume VI" which will be ready for Triennial XII in 2007. As we did for Volume V, we are searching for not one, but two kinds of stories.
Once again we are searching for stories of individual women of faith who have had an impact on their local, conference, denominational or international communities. Do you know a woman – a relative, a mentor, a friend, a church leader – whose story would inspire others?
The Women's History Commission is also searching for a different kind of story. We are looking for stories of compassion ministries led by women that have impacted their church or community. Today's women are both inspired and challenged by ministries of compassion and justice that make a difference in their world. We want to tell those stories, too. That's where YOU come in! We know you know of just such faith-based ministries from your own church - and we want your help to tell the stories of women who joined together to start them!
As extra incentive, we're having a competition. Three stories will be awarded special recognition as First Place, Second Place, and Third Place winners, with cash awards of $100, $75, and $50 respectively. And selected entries will be published in inSpirit, the magazine of Covenant Women Ministries, and on this website.
Here are some guidelines in telling your story:
- Stories of both individuals and groups should be no longer than 2,000 words.
- For compassion ministries, describe purpose, function, and growth of the ministry - highlighting the women inspired to begin it. Stories may be either from a historical perspective for an already-completed project, or an account of an ongoing ministry that women have been serving in for at least five years.
- Manuscripts should be typed, double spaced.
- If possible, also send a computer disk, in either WordPerfect or Microsoft Word formats.
- Include your name, address, and phone number.
- A head-shot photo of the subject of stories on individual women would be appreciated, and will be returned. A photo of the group of women who started the ministry or of the ministry, would be welcome and will be returned.
- Deadline for submissions: February 1, 2007.
- Please help us highlight "Women to Remember" and their ministries!
Send entries, inquiries, or request for a list of past contest subjects to:
Women Ministries
Attn: Women's History Commission
5101 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625-3611
Phone: 773-907-3332; Fax: 773-784-1128
Email: wmc@covchurch.org