All women articles
-
Article
The women Jesus sent
Elaine Storkey unpacks the biblical passages that compare the failure of Jesus’ male disciples to stand by him with the faithfulness of the female followers
-
Opinion
Tears of gold - why women’s stories matter
Claire Musters listened to stories of women in Iraq, Kurdistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria through paintings and photography. ”We weren’t just hearing about these women, but seeing them too,” she said, and explains why that was so significant.
-
Opinion
Why we need women at the forefront of AI technology
’As women of faith we should embrace the fifth industrial revolution with faith not fear,’ says Jamie Phear. She says we need women pioneering alongside men to step into the future with leadership that is grounded in ethics and inclusivity.
-
Opinion
Turning 50 – when will women just be allowed to age naturally?
As Kate Moss, Mel C and Victoria Beckham turn 50, Claire Musters, who recently reached the same age, acknowledges the pressures she has felt about growing older.
-
Opinion
The Church must learn to dismantle patriarchy’s power together
Liz Cooledge Jenkins felt uneasy discussing much of her experience as a young woman in church. She wrote Nice Churchy Patriarchy to highlight the issues she faced.
-
Opinion
Is the UK Government’s new ‘flee fund’ for survivors of domestic abuse a good idea?
Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, a Christian charity with a mission to speak up about violence against women and girls, comments on the Government’s new scheme, and says that while it is much needed, churches need to step up too.
-
Opinion
Singer Ellie Goulding visits women’s homelessness centre founded by Church Army
As many of us head off home to spend time with our friends and family for Christmas, let’s also remember that many women and their families will have nowhere to go.
-
Opinion
Sixteen Days of Activism - how we as Christian women can challenge violence against women and girls
Jennifer Larbie, Head of Campaigns and UK Advocacy at Christian Aid, shares why the global 16 Days Campaign is important to her, and what we can do to help vulnerable women and children.
-
Opinion
Christian women speakers who are sharing incredible wisdom in the UK
Rachael Cottle gives us the rundown of the Christian women who are preaching up a storm in the UK right now.
-
Article
‘Do men hate women? Or do they just fear us greatly?’
Veronica Zundel looks at the mistreatment of women round the world, and ponders the origins of such abuse
-
Article
God has called women into every sphere of influence
Marcia Dixon explores how the black Pentecostal Church has encouraged women to step into all the roles God has for them
-
Article
Fighting fast fashion is every Christian’s responsibility
Stella Faith founded Moda Etik in Istanbul, one of the biggest fashion hubs in the world, as a brand and community to challenge the greed in the industry and to re-engage Christian women with fashion
-
Article
‘There is no Christian position on transgender’
Veronica Zundel tackles this polarising debate head on
-
Opinion
Mothers were giving birth by torchlight until we installed fully lit waiting huts for pregnant women
Dr Freda Wemin, Founder of Mama Waiting Hut initiative in Papua New Guinea, explained the value of designated spaces for women before and after birth.
-
Opinion
In Nepal we go big when celebrating International Women’s Day and you should too
Here, Anna Townsend, director of charity Women Without Roofs explains why Nepali women take marking the day dedicated to women very seriously.
-
Opinion
There’s a new audio version of the NIV Bible with only women’s voices - for a very specific reason
On International Women's Day the first ever all-female audio version of the NIV Bible is launched - to show women that their voices matter.
-
Opinion
Should churches mark International Women’s Day or would it go against God’s teaching that we’re created equal?
Tomorrow is International Women’s Day and here, writer Claudine Roberts, asks if it is an event we should be celebrating in the Church.
-
Article
Celebrating International Women's Day: Four black Christian leaders you need to know about
Marcia Dixon is convinced of the power of role models; here she tells us about those who have positively influenced her and many others
-
Article
Five things I have learned about…female friends
While it took her a while to develop close friendships with women, Cathy Madavan shares why she believes they are invaluable