"A Sisterhood Bridging the Gap:
Through LOVE and UNITY"
Ephesians 4:1-3
International Association
of Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows, Inc.
Elder Dr. Vernita Josey
International President
Founder's Day 2025
Naomi’s Circle Sister Meet & Greet – You’re Invited! ✨
Join us this Christmas season as all widows come together for a warm, welcoming time of connection, encouragement, and sisterhood.
Meet Sister Pat Humes, Chair of Naomi’s Circle, along with the Committee as they greet and uplift every widow in attendance.
📅 Friday, December 5th
⏰ 10:30am–11:30am
📍 The Westin Richmond Hotel – Reynolds Executive Board Room
Come share in a beautiful hour of fellowship, support, and holiday joy.
💛 Sisters Connected in Fellowship
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