400 women gather to celebrate God’s mercy

This June, 400 women from different churches across the South East came together to consider how there is "None greater" than God in a world full of injustice.

Taking place on Saturday 7 June at All Saints Church, Crowborough, and organised by the Southern Women’s Convention, the women who came enjoyed a wonderful day of teaching, seminars, praise, and prayer.

Under the theme of "None greater", they considered whether it is possible to truly experience goodness and mercy in a world full of pain - the book of Micah was taught during the main celebrations throughout the day. Carolyn Lacey from Woodgreen Evangelical Church in Worcester invited them to look more closely at the God who is full of mercy, compassion, and perfect justice — and who equips us to reflect His character as we walk humbly with Him.

There was a rich variety of seminars to help us apply Biblical truth to all of life led by Emma Scrivener, Andrea Trevenna, Jane Dennis, and Anna Price. These looked at issues of contentment, "walking wounded", mercy ministries, shepherding our children’s hearts, and a seminar exploring the theology of the body which was led by Ros Clarke, Associate Director of Church Society.

Following on from the popularity of Keswick Unconventional, a creative track for reflection and response through art proved popular and was led by Kez de Young.

Plans are already underway for the Southern Women’s Convention 2026 on Saturday 13 June when the teaching will come from Romans 8.