Hollering for Change: Black clergywomen support one another

Sept. 20, 2023 | SEVERNA PARK, Md. (UM News)

The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler (right) interviews the leadership team of the Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church in the latest installment of the “Hollering for Change” series. Zoom video courtesy of the Rev. Butler via YouTube.

Hollering for Change is the name of a series of commentaries by The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler for United Methodist News. Graphic by Laurens Glass, UM News.

In this episode of “Hollering for Change,” the Rev. Dr. Tori Butler speaks with the leadership team of the Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church, which held its annual meeting July 31-Aug. 2 in Washington, D.C. The caucus is celebrating its 20^th year of connecting, equipping and supporting Black clergywomen in all types of appointments and extension ministry.

Read related report on the Black Clergywomen of The United Methodist Church caucus gathering in Washington July 31-Aug. 2, Attendees of Black clergywomen’s event encouraged to ‘Be You’

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