Women in Religion in the 21st Century
Conference Focus:
The theme of the conference “Women in Religion in the 21st Century” highlights the important and evolving roles that women play in different religions and how those roles will continue to change in the future. This is meant to be a positive voice to deepen understanding and respect, to promote collaboration and connectivity among religious organizations of all kinds and to provide a unique opportunity for networking among all women in all religions.


Audience:
Participants will include ecumenical and religious organizations, seminary and theology students, and representatives of non-profit agencies engaged in religious, interreligious and/or ecumenical activities.

Proposed Themes:

  •  Roles of leadership for women in religion
  •  The impact of women on religious communities
  •  Women in religious leadership: Issues and Concerns
  •  Women in religion in the 21st Century: where are we?
  •  Impact of religion on women’s lives
  •  Historical perspective on the role of women in religion

The Mission Statement of the Interchurch Center

The Interchurch Center is owned and managed under the auspices of several Christian organizations as a Class A office facility, with the mission to provide a working environment that is conducive to ecumenism and interreligious involvement.
To further this mission, The Interchurch Center will:
  • Maintain a high quality, state-of-the-art building with superior accessibility and a range of convenient tenant-related services.
  • Draw on traditions of hospitality within our Christian heritage, which intentionally promote a sense of community and respect for diverse religious views.
  • Establish programs that support tenant agencies and offer opportunities for networking and exchange among all tenants.
  • Seek to be a positive presence in the surrounding neighborhood and city.