United in Love, Service and Witness

Abyssinian's women are a vital part of our church, and our Women's Ministry (Aby Women) provides an opportunity for Christian women to gather, to learn, to be uplifted, and to be renewed in safety and sisterhood. Aby Women offers multiple ways to engage throughout the year. Join us and see what only God can do in and through you in the circle of sisters!

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Flyer for 'The Reset! Conference for Women' featuring three professional Black women. The event is on September 26, 2026, in Harlem, New York.

Conference Program

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Dr. Stephanie-Joy Grigg

Reset! Women in Worship Speaker

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Dr. Patricia Hewlin

Reset! Luncheon Speaker

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Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.

-Matthew 9:22 NIV

The Abyssinian Baptist Church’s 73rd Annual Women’s Day Worship Service

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2026 Aby Woman of the Year!

On our Annual Women's Day during Women's History Month, our ministry celebrates women in our church who embody our ministry theme for the year.  In March 2026, we were pleased to present Dr. Cynthia Barnes and Sis. Christina Nash with our 2026 Aby Women of the Year awards.  These sisters in Christ and fellowship are the living testimonies of our theme - Abyssinian Women: Restored, Reenergized, and Ready for Action.  Congratulations!

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Women of Worship (WOW) Chorale

If God has blessed you with the gift of music, we encourage you to join the Women of Worship (WOW) Chorale.  Our WOW Chorale is open to any woman in our community with a heart to uplift God and spirits in song.  For more information, please contact Vinroy D. Brown, Minister of Music, Worship & Arts, at vbrown@abyssinian.org

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Give a special Women’s Day offering as we celebrate and appreciate the women who serve, lead, and inspire in our church.

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2026 Theme

Abyssinian Women: Restored, Reenergized and Ready for Action!


Aby Women Ministry Leadership

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First Lady Kimya Johnson, Esq., Chair

E: kimya@abyssinian.org
T: 212.862.7474x207 
Bio
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Dr. Modupe Akinola, Co-Chair

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Deacon Susann Miles, Co-Chair