WASHINGTON CONFERENCE BRANCH

Women's Missionary Society

We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world

OUR MISSION

We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.

Annette C. Jones Scholarship

The Washington Conference Branch Women’s Missionary Society (WCB WMS) Scholarship is named in honor of Annette C. Jones, former President of the WCB WMS who served with distinction from 1989 until 1997.

Applicants must complete and submit an essay, maximum 200 words, on one of the following topics:
* Barriers to my educational/life experiences and how receipt of the scholarship can impact my life.
* The impact of receipt of the scholarship on my career goal and achievement plan.

Faith In Action Features

The Faith In Action Newsletter highlights and archives the community outreach and service work led by Women’s Missionary Societies in the Washington Conference Branch, celebrating impact, sharing stories of service, and preserving a record of how faith is lived out in action across our communities.

President’s Message

I hope this message finds you well. Thank you for your continued support of the Washington Conference, the Second Episcopal District, and the Connectional WMS. Your faithful service, generosity, and commitment to mission work continue to positively impact those in need.

I remain deeply thankful for the Missionaries, Associates, Area Chairs, Life Members, Officers at all levels and YPDers whose dedication continues to strengthen our Conference. As we serve, let us be guided by the charge found in 1 Peter 4:10, to use our gifts faithfully in service to others.

A Bright Light in Mission Work by Sis. Juanita Wills

A Bight Light in Misison Work” highlights a WCB WMS missionary who exemplifies a heart and mind for Christian missions. In this edition we will be spotlighting Life Member Juanita Wills, who has been a member of the Lucille E. Dale Women’s Missionary Society of Campbell AME
Church, Washington, DC since the late 1970s, having been encouraged to join as a young woman under then President, Mrs. Gonzelle Thompson. Sis. Juanita was exposed to strong missionary women in the 9th
Episcopal District where mission work and service were of paramount importance.

2026 Dorcas Extravaganza

The Washington Conference Branch Women’s Missionary Society and Young People’s Division hosted their highly anticipated 2026 Dorcas Extravaganza on Sunday, February 8, 2026, bringing together youth, families, and church leaders for an afternoon celebrating faith, identity, and spiritual elegance. Hosted virtually through Zoom, the event embraced the theme “Majestic Grace: Beauty Beyond the Crown,” inspired by the scriptural foundation of 1 Peter 2:9.