Since 2013, women in leadership and ministry from across the city have gathered annually for a time of learning and retreat from the everyday challenges and opportunities of "being" in the city. In a year when we feel these challenges and opportunities more keenly than ever, we focused our time on how we could "Care for the Peace of the City." This gathering created intentional space for restoration of the body and spirit through the arts and reflection, as well as engagement of the mind through panels and conversation.
We asked: What does it mean to flourish as women in leadership and ministry in a city filled with uncertainty and complexity? How do we become God’s shalom, embodying care in our neighborhoods, city, and world?
As a way to continue building relationships formed or deepened at our annual gathering, we are hosting informal lunchtime fellowship meals "together apart." We will meet on the wonder.me platform for Friday lunch on the following dates:
Friday, May 6, 2022 12-1 PM EST
Friday, July 15, 2022 12-1 PM EST
Friday, September 23, 2022 12-1 PM EST
Friday, December 9, 2022 12-1 PM EST
To participate, please email events@cityseminaryny.org and indicate which dates you will attend. A Seamless card for your lunchtime meal will be sent to those who RSVP by noon the day before each lunch date. These gatherings are meant for women pastors and ministry leaders in the metro New York area to connect and build community. We are grateful for the support of the Lilly Endowment, Inc. for this work (Thriving in Ministry initiative).