Last week I wrote about the importance of voice in effecting change, and while I consider myself an optimist, I am troubled by the messages that women and girls have been receiving over the last several weeks.
Last week I wrote about the importance of voice in effecting change, and while I consider myself an optimist, I am troubled by the messages that women and girls have been receiving over the last several weeks.
As I write this blog post, I am travelling from a Round Square International Conference hosted by Ashbury College in Ottawa, Ontario, to a National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Board of Trustees’ meeting and Educating Girls’ Symposium in Cleveland,
This past Thursday, Reverend Andrew Federle led our Easter Service at St. Clement’s Church. At the end of his homily, he advised us that St. Clement’s Church will be hosting a series in May reflecting on women’s voices and their place in ministry.
The power to voice one’s opinion is vital; however, we must not underestimate the power of listening and hearing others as well.
On Saturday, millions of women, their families and friends marched in support of women’s rights- whether it was in Washington,