Celebrating the Clergy Women Among Us
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BELVA DUNCAN AWARD 2008

At the 1999 Annual Meeting of the Iowa Conference, a new award was instituted in memory of the Rev. Dr. Belva Duncan, whose untimely death was preceded by a life of faith, service, compassion and work for justice. Subsequent awards were to be given to other ordained women who also exhibit these characteristics. The award is given biennally. The Women's Coordinating Committee is currently soliciting nominations from Iowa congregations for the Belva Duncan Award to be presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Iowa Conference this June. The nomination form is below.

Deadline for nominations is May 16. Print out the form and send it to
Barb Muhs
PO BOx 339
Lowden IA 52255
e-mail Zion UCC

Belva Duncan Award 2008 nomination

Name of ordained woman nominated _______________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________

Time in ministry _________________________________________________________________________

Description of current ministry _____________________________________________________________

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Is she currently serving a church? _________ If so, please complete the following:

Local church name _______________________________________________________________________

Address of church ________________________________________________________________________

Is she involved in any ecumenical, community, conference or association activities? Please list them:

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Please describe how this clergywoman exemplifies the gifts mentioned in the original award (grace, healing, prophetic voice, and work for justice) through her service to the church and community, including her most significant contributions to the United Church of Christ. You may use a separate page if necessary. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Nominated by: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (day) _____________________________ (evening) ____________________________________

Deadline: May 16, 2008