Annual Conferences History
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Harvest! Adventist Women Evangelists 1980-2000
Larysa Baydala, Yaret Castrejon, Jill Phiri/Maury Jackson, Puring Ragui and Adly Campos
Nerida Taylor Bates, Coordinator
La Sierra University Church Vespers, Riverside, CA
Nov 4, 2023
40
Reducing Authoritarianism in Our Communities
Katrina Blue, Bonnie Dwyer, Elissa Kido
Nerida Taylor Bates, Coordinator
Loma Linda University Church Vespers, Loma Linda, CA
October 8, 2022
39
What Does God's Justice Look Like?
Olive Hemmings, Xolisa Candy Swartz, Agnes Kola, Grace Oei
Nerida Taylor Bates, Coordinator
Sligo SDA, MD, online from SID and SPD, Loma Linda University Church, CA
October, 2021
38
Finding Purpose in Uncertain Times
Linda Becker, Sheryll Prinz-McMillan, Sandra Roberts, Joy-Marie Butler, Sherma Charlemagne-Badal, Lori Barker
Nerida Taylor Bates, Coordinator
Loma Linda University Church Vespers, Loma Linda, CA
October and November, 2020
37
Domestic Abuse: A Workshop on What the Church Can Do
Mabel and Colin Dunbar, Barbara Hernandez, Tamara Schreven
Priscilla Walters, Coordinator
Loma Linda University Centennial Complex, Loma Linda, CA
November, 2019
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Bridge to Peace: Ethics, Justice and Women in Ministry
Keynote speakers: Bonnie Dwyer and Darius Jankiewicz
Isabel Leon, Priscilla Walters, Lourdes Morales-Gundmundsson, Co
Loma Linda University Church
April, 2019
36
Unveiling: Women, Faith and Sexual Abuse
Dr Victoria Jackson, Rabbi Rochelle Robins, Dr. Najeed Syeed
Isabel Leon, Priscilla Walters, Lourdes Morales-Gundmundsson, Co
Riverside Convention Center
October, 2018
35
Will Women’s Ordination Split the Church?
Moderator: Dr. James Walters
James Walters, Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Coordinators
Loma Linda University Church, Loma Linda, CA
October, 2017
34
Here We Stand: Women and God’s Call
Pastor Rebekah Liu
Isabel Leon, Lourdes Morales Gudmundsson, Coordinator
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
October, 2016
33
AAW Reception and Booth
General Conference World Session
Pastor Hao Bin Wu
Lourdes Morales-Gudmunsson, Coordinator
San Antonio, TX
July, 2015
32
Lifting As We Climb
Dr. Ella Simmons
Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Coordinator
Southern Adventist University
October, 2014
31
Moving Forward in Christ
Linda Penick Keynote address
Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Coordinator
Oakwood University
October//November, 2013
30
Harmony in Diversity
Keynote speaker: Hyveth Williams
Linda Becker, Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Coordinators
Andrews University
October, 2012
29
Total You – Body, Mind and Spirit
Keynote speaker: Chris Oberg.
La Sierra University
October, 2011
28
AAW Reception
General Conference World Session
Atlanta, GA
June, 2010
27
The Dance of the Generations: This Adventist Life
Patricia Johnston and Nancy Lecourt, Co-chairs
Pacific Grove, California
November, 2009
26
Taking Care of Women and Children
Wanda Grimes Davis, Coordinator
Orlando, Florida
October, 2008
25
Adventist Women moving Beyond Culture
Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration
Verla Kwiram and Carolyn Lacy, Kay Rosburg, Coordinators
Silver Spring, MD
October, 2007
24
Globalization and the Adventist Woman
Keynote speaker: Dr. Phetsile Kholekile Dlamini-Nkomo
Verla Kwiram and Carolyn Slepnikoff Lacy, Coordinators
Seattle, WA
October, 2006
23
Love Enables Unity in Diversity: Include Me, Please
Charles Bradford and Heather Isaacs, Speakers
Verla Michel Kwiram, Carolyn Stepinkoff Lacy, Coordinators
St. Louis, MO
June, 2005
The Woman Next to Me: Different Paths, Common Journey
Phyllus Trible and Laura Vance, Speakers
Stella Ramirez Greig, Patricia Stewart Daniel, Coordinators
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
October, 2004
22
Women and Leadership: Change, Choice, Commitment
Kendra Haloviak, Linda Wysong, Rebecca Wang-Chang, Speakers
Pat Foster, Coordinator
Wong-Kerlee International Convention Center, Loma Linda, CA
October, 2003
21
Weavers of Wisdom: Women’s Voices, Women’s Lives
Joan Coggin, MD, Keynote Speaker
Glenda Jolliffe, Penny Wheeler, Helen Thompson, Coordinators
Portland, OR
October, 2002
20
Consecrating & Celebrating Women’s Gifts
Rebecca Brillhart, Heather Ripley, Cynthia Ford & Bonnie Dwyer, Coordinators
Baltimore, MD
October, 2001
19
One Light, Many Reflections: Women Passing the Flame
Ella Simmons, Lisa Beardsley, Ileana Douglas, Speakers
Nancy Lecourt Coordinator
Sacramento, CA
October, 2000
18
Women of Passion:
Celebrating the Past…Creating the Future
Sherri Craig, Coordinator
Orlando, FL
October, 1999
17
Women for All Seasons
Alyce Pudewell and Pat Foster, Coordinators
Wong-Kerlee International Convention Center, Loma Linda, CA
October, 1998
16
Adventist Women’s Heritage; In Step with Pioneer Women
Kit Watts, Tour Coordinator
Alyce Pudewell, Chair
Atlantic Union College, Tewksbury, MA
October, 1997
15
Women at the Crossroads:
Wisdom and Witness for the 21st Century
Alyce Pudewell, Coordinator
Riverside, CA
October/November, 1996
14
Celebration of Diversity
Sherri Craig, Coordinator
Southern College, Collegedale, TN
October, 1995
13
Nurturing and Nourishing the Spirit
Betty Howard, Chair
Arlington, VA
September/October, 1994
12
Partners in Ministry
Helen Ward Thompson, Coordinator
Seattle, WA
October, 1993
11
A Celebration for Women of Vision
Nancy Marter, Cindy McMilliian, Chairs
Washington, D.C.
October, 1992
10
Women in Ministry
Martha Hoffman, Bernie Beck, Lorna Tobler, Chairs
Santa Clara, CA
July, 1991
9
Nurturing in the ’90s
First AAW International Conference
Stella Ramirez Greig and Edith Davis, Co-chairs
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
June, 1990
8
Adventist Women and Relationships: Pursuing the Ideal
Ethel Stewart, Sherri Craig, Coordinators
Orlando, FL
October, 1989
7
Adventist Women and Health: A Search for Balance
Nancy Marter, Bernie Beck, Bertha Dasher, Chairs
Portland Adventist Hospital, Portland, OR
September, 1988
6
Adventist Women and the Caring Church
Pat Habada, Coordinators
Slgo Church, Takoma Park, MD
October, 1987
5
Women of Courage
Linda Halstead, Marts Teel, Coordinators
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
November, 1986
4
Women’s Voices, Women’s Lives
Ottilie Stafford, Sharon Wilson, Coordinators
Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, MA
October, 1985
3
Women of Mission
Kit Watts and Iris Yob, Coordinators
Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
July, 1984
2
Focus on the Future
First AAW National Conference,
Elisabeth Wear, Chair
Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD
June, 1983
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