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!

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

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2026 Theme

Abyssinian Women: Restored, Reenergized and Ready for Action!

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2026 Aby Woman of the Year!

Our Women's Ministry will highlight a woman in our church who lives our 2026 theme - Abyssinian Women: Restored, Reenergized and Ready for Action!  A multitude of amazing Aby Women have been nominated and we are grateful to all who took the time to highlight an unsung heroine in our midst.  Join us for our Women's Day Worship Service on March 8 at 10:00am to hear the announcement and celebrate our awardee!

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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.  Rehearsals for Women's Day will occur on Thursday, March 5 at 7:00PM and Saturday, March 7 at 10:00AM in the church sanctuary.  For more information, please contact Vinroy D. Brown, Minister of Music, Worship & Arts, at vbrown@abyssinian.org

Flyer for Women's Week 2026 at The Abyssinian Baptist Church. Includes event details and a photo of the speaker, Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook.
Join us for a joyful and spirit-filled gathering at the Abyssinian Women’s Worship Service at The Abyssinian Baptist Church, a sacred celebration of faith, unity, and sisterhood.
Together we will lift our voices in praise and gratitude, honoring the strength and grace of women across generations. To reflect the beauty of our shared light, all women and girls are invited to wear white with orange accents, symbolizing hope, warmth, and the vibrant spirit of our community.
This uplifting service will be a meaningful time of worship, connection, and renewal as we come together as women of faith—embracing the blessing of belonging and the power of collective praise.
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Promotional flyer for The Whole Her Women's Conference, April 16-18, 2026. Purple background with photos of speakers, event details, and a QR code.

Fellowship Together at The Whole Her Women's Conference

Join your sisters for The Whole Her Women's Conference, April 16-18, 2026 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  We will be seeking restoration, revival, refilling and a good word as we gather to focus on our spirits, our minds, our bodies and our work - as only we can.  First Lady Kimya is a featured speaker so those sisters who choose to attend and register before March 6 may use the "Harlem20" code to receive a special 20% discount reserved for Aby Women!  If you are planning to attend, please complete this form and let us know!

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Click here to see The Whole Her Conference video.


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