The Conference United Methodist Women (UMW) Organization of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC/LAC), has successfully concluded its 79th Annual Assembly and anniversary celebration in Fish Town, River Gee County.
The event, according to a release, was hosted at the First United Methodist Church in Fish Town in collaboration with the Gee River District United Methodist Women Organization.
It formed part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusion, boost economic empowerment and continue making disciples of Jesus Christ to transform the world.
Mother Josephine D. Snorton, Acting President of the Conference, said bringing the gathering to the Southeast was a deliberate move to strengthen participation, and inclusiveness across the LAC.
“The gathering was brought to the southeastern county as part of our efforts to promote inclusion, boost economic empowerment and continue making disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Held under the theme: “Turn It Up: Our Faith at Work,” with biblical text from James 2:14–18, the celebration ran from January 28 to Sunday, February 1, 2026.
It reflected the Conference United Methodist Church’s commitment to revive and strengthen women’s ministry activities across the Annual Conference.
The event formed part of activities leading to the Annual Session of the LAC/UMC, traditionally held each February.
It attracted hundreds of delegates from 20 districts, and two circuits, along with senior leaders of the church.
Among those present were Dr. Tolbert Nyenswah, Conference Lay Leader; Mother Therasa M. Davies, Associate Lay-Leader, Mother Richlian N. Quire, Mother of the Church; several District Superintendents; and Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr., Resident Bishop of the Liberia Episcopal Area.
In a related development, the 79th Annual Assembly, delegates elected a new core of officials to steer the affairs of the Conference United Methodist Women Organization for the next quadrennial.
Those elected are Mother Josephine D. Snorton, President; Paulina Doe Hilton, Vice President; Sayblee J. Crayton, Secretary; Catherine D. Nyenawo, Financial Secretary; Ida Reeves, Communication Officer; Weata N. Sangala, Treasurer, and Mother Zoe A. Dormah, Leadership Chairperson.
The elected officials were immediately sworn into offices by Dr. Nyenswah.
During the installation ceremony, Nyenseah encouraged elected officials to use both the Holy Bible and the Book of Discipline while defending the Cross and Flame.
“Protect the code of conduct of the Conference United Methodist Women Organization, and let’s your resilience and service change the narratives about how things used to be.”
The Conference United Methodist Women districts presidents, presented several reports in which they highlighted achievements and challenges encountered during the year under review.
The women collectively expressed appreciation to the interim leadership and partners for continued support toward empowerment initiatives and training workshops.
“We appreciate the immense contributions from the interim leadership and our partners for their continued sponsorship toward women’s transformation through empowerment initiatives,” the women leaders remarked.
In her report to the Assembly, Moth. Snorton said, the Conference recorded significant progress in women’s empowerment, advocacy, and outreach nationwide.
Moth. Snorton reported that regional meetings, including hosted by the Gee River, Gbarnga, Tappita, Gompa and St. Paul River Districts, demonstrated continued commitment and faithfulness among women despite limited participation from some local churches.
She highlighted empowerment initiatives made possible through proposal funding, which enabled skills training in Bong, Nimba, Grand Bassa, and Montserrado counties.
Women from districts including Kokoya, Gbarnga, Weala, Ganta, Gompa, St. John, River Cess, and Kakata Farmington River, were trained in soap making, tie-and-dye, and baking.
Moth. Snorton further reported that the organization strengthened partnerships with national, regional, and international women’s bodies, reaffirmed its active status, cleared outstanding dues, participated in conferences in Liberia and Sierra Leone, and remained active in evangelism, prayer services, and visitations; reinforcing unity and mission across the Conference.
In his sermon, Bishop Quire, challenged the women to live out their Christian faith through concrete actions, stressing that faith without works is meaningless.
“The United Methodist Women have turned faith into action by helping others through programs,” Bishop Quire said.
He cited the Rescue Daughters Rehabilitation Center in Upper Caldwell, which supports the rehabilitation of drug users, as a clear example of faith in action. Quire further urged the women to increase their love for the poor, live holy lives, advocate for peace, and allow their daily lives to become mission fields.
“Your kitchen should become a mission field. When people are hungry, do not refuse to share. I encourage you to put your faith into action.”