Rev. Dr. Winner Laws
Minister of Congregational Care
Reverend Doctor Winner A. Laws is spiritually called to let ALL people (Black, LGBTQIA+, and People of Color) know that God loves them unconditionally as a Womanist preacher. She serves as the Congregational Care and Spiritual Support Minister at The Gathering—A Womanist Church—Disciples of Christ in Dallas, TX. She also serves as Associate Pastor at Promise United Church of Christ in Dallas, TX. Her professional career has been primarily at Information Technology companies which spanned more than 40 years, where she held multiple roles, including business analyst and senior project Manager positions. She is a contributing author to multiple books, including The Gathering: A Womanist Church. She writes original poetry, which can be found on her own YouTube channel. Most recently, she completed her Doctoral of Ministry degree at Memphis Theological Seminary, specializing in Womanist Preaching. She led a Women and Gender Graduate Research Program titled "Anatomy is not Destiny” at TCU and Celebrating the Divine Feminine Program titled "If It Wasn’t for Their Mama—A Womanist Perspective.” She has organized with multiple organizations programs to inform and inspire people of color, including Empowering Voices presents “Bending the Arc of Justice," Legacy of Success annual events, and multiple The Gathering—A Womanist Church programs. She received a Mathematics Degree from Carnegie Mellon University, a Master of Theological Studies Degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary with an emphasis on Womanist Preaching. Originally from Houston, TX Dr. Winner currently resides in Plano, TX. Her passions include faith development, leadership, reading, family, travel, and golf.
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“As a womanist preacher, I am committed to sharing narratives of Black women’s experiences to empower all people spiritually and to be a voice for those on the margins to find their place in the creation story.”
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“As a womanist preacher, I am committed to sharing narratives of Black women’s experiences to empower all people spiritually and to be a voice for those on the margins to find their place in the creation story.”
Cindy Canty-Dumas, MSW
Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Cindy Canty-Dumas is a native of Nyack, New York, and currently resides in Mebane, North Carolina. She holds a master's degree in social work from Fordham University and a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and Corporate Communications from Mercy College. Driven by a passion for positive change, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a strong belief in the power of community, Cindy continues to dedicate herself to making a meaningful impact.
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“Believing in the power of community motivates me to be intentional about leading with love and adding value along the way.”
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“Believing in the power of community motivates me to be intentional about leading with love and adding value along the way.”