Since the time of Susanna Wesley, women have been shaping The United Methodist Church we know today. They were pioneers in global missions and higher education, and worked to secure a greater role for women in the church and in society.
Learn more about these wonder women of Methodism:
Part 1: Girls' School Founder in Angola, American Suffrage Activist, Angel of Angel Island
Part 2: Blind Writer of 8,000 Hymns, Filipino Educator, First African-American Bishop
Part 3: First Female Bishop in Africa, Mother's Day Founders, Red Shoe Theologian
Part 4: Education Powerhouse, Ellis Island Welcome Wagon, Mother of Methodism
Is there a United Methodist woman who inspires you? Let us know.
This video was produced by United Methodist Communications in Nashville, TN.
Media contact is Joe Iovino.
The videos were first posted on March 14, 2019.