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.”
Minister Erma Sinclair-Davis
Minister of Community Engagement
Erma Sinclair-Davis is a womanist and abolitionist theology practitioner who holds a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She's currently a candidate for ordination with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Her ministry and advocacy efforts are intersectional approaches to gender, racial, theological, and social issues. Originally from the eastside of South Central Los Angeles, Erma currently lives in North Texas with her spouse, Troy, where she supports communities towards transformation, peace, and abundant life."
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"A womanist is concerned with the stories of the past and committed to the struggle of the day. The womanist sees systems of bondage and oppression daily, yet never loses hope in the eternal promise of liberation. Womanism leads us to study, question, and understand the past as a pivotal tool for creating our reimagined future."
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"A womanist is concerned with the stories of the past and committed to the struggle of the day. The womanist sees systems of bondage and oppression daily, yet never loses hope in the eternal promise of liberation. Womanism leads us to study, question, and understand the past as a pivotal tool for creating our reimagined future."