Women's History Month Resources for 2023

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March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., and the theme chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” As the NWHA theme summary says, “Women have long been instrumental in passing on our heritage in word and in print to communicate the lessons of those who came before us. Women’s stories, and the larger human story, expand our understanding and strengthen our connections with each other.”

To help Christian communities commemorate those who identify as women who have given voice to the stories that need to be told throughout history, including the stories of our faith, we have assembled a list of resources for engaging Women’s History Month. This list includes books, articles, podcasts, videos, virtual exhibits and events, and church resources as a starting point for exploring women’s contributions to our stories.

Books

History Books

Histories and Stories in Christianity Books

Reading Lists for All Ages

Articles

Podcasts

Videos

Virtual Exhibits and Events

Church Resources

“Liturgical Resources for Women’s History Month” by Cynthia Wilson, Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church (Mar. 9, 2020)
“Telling Their Stories: The History of Women in the Local Church, A Resource Packet,” General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church – a free downloadable toolkit for researching the history of women in your church
“A Women’s History Month Blessing for Clergywomen” by Victoria Wick, Young Clergy Women International (Mar. 23, 2022)
“Women’s History Month: March” at the ELCA Faith Formation website – articles, resources, and links for celebrating Women’s History Month
A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church: Year A by Wilda C. Gafney (New York: Church Publishing, 2021) – a Year W edition is also available now, and Year B is forthcoming and currently available for pre-order