Jereann King Johnson Documentary ProjectThe Resource Center for Women and Ministry and the Black Feminist Film School are producing a documentary film that will tell the story of the life and work of African American quilter, educator, and community organizer Jereann King Johnson.
Art of Conscious AgingThe Art of Conscious Aging group meets twice monthly on Zoom, with rotating topics and discussion leaders.
- Kindred Spirits: A Convergence of African American Quilters
In June 2023 & 2025, African American quilters from across the country joined together in Durham, NC to explore African American quilting, network, and celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth.
Meinrad CraigheadMeinrad Craighead (1936-2019) was an artist who spent her life exploring the human-divine relationship…
Queer Divinity Students Thriving in the SouthQueer Divinity Students Thriving in the South is a virtual, peer-supported cohort for queer students studying religion and theology.
- Anita McLeod Internships
RCWMS aims to work across generations, in part by supporting women and nonbinary folks at the beginning of their journeys who are interested in the intersections of justice, religion, feminism, and womanism.
HOMEGROWN: NC Women’s Preaching FestivalHomegrown is an annual preaching festival that takes place in the fall.
- Racial Justice Commitments
The RCWMS staff and board are committed to the ongoing work of reckoning with racism within ourselves, our communities, and our organization.
About
Welcome to the Resource Center for Women and Ministry in the South, where we weave feminism and spirituality into a vision of justice for the world.
We began in 1977 to support and connect women who understood their lives and work as ministry. Over the years, we have expanded to include a wide variety of programs and resources on feminism, faith, creativity, spirituality, and justice. We invite you to join us by subscribing to our email list , registering for an upcoming event , or contacting us at info@rcwms.org .
When Jeanette Stokes graduated from Duke Divinity School in 1977, she knew she wanted to do something for her peers, the women who were finishing seminary and entering ordained ministry. At that time it was hard for women in ministry to find and connect with one another, especially in the South. Jeanette’s beloved mentor, the Rev. Helen Crotwell, suggested to her, “Why don’t you do something no one else is going to do?”