Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference

Why on earth would this group of women pastors go from Canada to Minneapolis in February? Not only is it farther north than Toronto, risking snow and ice, but this city has been in the news for months as the “tip of the spear” for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) actions, resisted by many citizens. Minneapolis is battered and torn right now.

Yet two years ago, it was announced that the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Conference, E2026, would be held in Minneapolis this week. Over 600 women pastors, ministerial candidates, students, and some male advocates from five denominations have come together for three days of wonderful worship, powerful preaching, equipping seminars, and networking.

The crowd is beautifully diverse. The music is bilingual in English and Spanish. The first preacher, an African American, exhorted us to embody the gospel this week. She said that our purpose for this conference has broadened out from soaking in the truth and beauty of the gospel and our calling as women on mission with Jesus, to demonstrating that beauty to others all around us through our unity and love.

This is a fitting way to prepare for Women’s History Month. These Wesleyan-Holiness denominations have historically championed the full inclusion of women in the church, including leadership roles. We are honoured to be among these passionate worshippers of Jesus, and to pray for the peace of the city where the Lord has sent us.


**March 8, 2026 is International Women’s Day.  For more information about the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy organization, you can visit their website here.