EQUITY FOR WOMEN IN THE CHURCH, INC.

Equity for Women in the Church empowers people of all ages, races, and denominations to realize the full potential of their divine giftedness and to advocate for clergywomen's equity and inclusion in ministry.

Feminist theologian, hymn writer, and advocate who was not afraid to name patriarchal hierarchy in whatever situation has died. The descriptions can go on, but still it would not be enough words to adequately express what the world has lost with the death of The Rev. Dr.  Jann Aldredge-Clanton, Co-Chair of Equity for Women in the Church, Inc. I have waited to write this note for the Equity website since I am processing this loss, and it is extremely difficult and hard for me to believe that she is gone. 

Jann and I have worked as a "team" since the inception of Equity to develop this organization as an ecumenical, diverse, and welcoming entity. We were each other's pastor, sister, and most of all, friend.

The organization will move forward to honor what she believed, that being, "Women must not bow down and accept patriarchy in any form." 

Jann, we will continue your legacy.

Please keep Jann's memory alive on behalf of women in ministry. Advocate in whatever manner you are able in order to remember her exemplary life on behalf of all women, especially women in ministry.

Jann, we will continue your legacy.

Please keep Jann's husband, children and grandchildren, along with her sister and other loved ones in your prayers.

Please keep all of us in prayer as we grieve...honor...and continue the love and work of The Rev. Dr. Jann Aldredge-Clanton.

The Rev. Sheila Sholes-Ross

Equity for Women in the Church, Inc. 

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Looking through the exquisitely crafted stained glass windows of any church, one might think that all is well inside. Yet, the word from clergywomen is that nothing could be further from the truth. Their commitment to God and to the people of the faith community where they serve remains intact. Yet, underneath this public veneer lie endless inequities, struggles unimaginable, and realities too long undivulged.In this age of “Me Too,” clergywomen dig deep as they share their stories of the joys and challenges of being a woman in ministry with boldness and authenticity. In these pages, the voices of clergymen and others who stand in solidarity and support of clergywomen can also be heard.Words of hope and suggestions of possibilities for the future call on the church to implement policies and practices that will lead to equitable treatment of clergywomen everywhere. May the church, today and tomorrow, with enhanced equity for clergywomen, reflect all humanity as created in the image of the divine.

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