The friends of Sophia gathered, to rousing tones of flute and piano, for the fifth annual breakfast of the Voices of Sophia. Delores S. Williams, Paul Tillich Professor of Theology and Culture at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, gave the keynote address. Commending the membership, Williams claimed that the Voices of Sophia had been instrumental in establishing a context for women s voices in action enlivening the work of women and men and the church at large. Patterson is the former director of the church s Washington Office. Photo by Danny Bolin Another of the doers of justice, Mary Jane Patterson, was named this year s recipient of the Voices of Sophia tribute to a foremother and woman of wisdom.
Action comes from deep devotion.
If you have heard the word of God, action comes. This is the right time to do this. The blossom of the flower does not come immediately, but comes from the roots when God s time comes. There are 558 voting commissioners making policy and budget decisions for the 2.6- million member denomination. We'd love to hear from you about this article.