Founder's Day 2025

A message for our IAMWMW Sisterhood:

As we celebrate this season of thanksgiving and look ahead to Founder’s Day 2025, we invite you to hear a special message from our International President, Elder Dr. Vernita Josey. Let’s keep a spirit of gratitude as we celebrate our Sisterhood and prepare for this year’s Founder’s Day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Elder Dr. Vernita Josey, International President of the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows, Inc., invites you to join us December 5–6, 2025, in Richmond, VA for Founder’s Weekend.

📋 Conference at a Glance

Friday, December 5, 2025

🕑 1:30 PM & 2:45 PM (Time slots for visitation)

“A Visit to Our House” at Headquarters, 609 South Davis Ave., Richmond, VA

Did you SECURE YOUR TRANSPORTATION?

🚌 Sign up for transportation during scheduled visitation hours here https://forms.gle/Z8xX137VZXUb4jpZ7

🕖 7:00 PM

"Memorial Ceremony" - Remembering our Founder Dr. Elizabeth Coles Bouey

“Let Praises Rise” - an inspirational worship experience featuring IAMWMW PKs (refreshments served afterward)

Saturday, December 6, 2025

🕦 11:30 AM — Hall of Honor Luncheon & Awards

✨ Luncheon Attire: Wear your favorite festive holiday colors!🎁 Be a Blessing: Bring Angel Tree gifts and disaster relief donations to support families in need.

(The Angel Tree table will be open to receive donations on Friday prior to the Memorial service and again on Saturday. The table will be located outside of the main ballroom.)

📅 Deadlines:– Hotel: Wednesday, November 12, 2025– Tickets: Friday, November 14, 2025

📍 Location: The Westin Richmond, 6631 West Broad St., Richmond, VA. Complimentary onsite parking and Wi-Fi available.

Let’s make an impact, celebrate our legacy, and lift our voices together — see you in Richmond!

“If you’re going to live, leave behind a legacy.

Make an impact on the world that can never be erased.”

Maya Angelou