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    Our 3rd Annual
    Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Conference
    was held on...
    Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 

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    About the Speakers

    Rev. Dr. Charissa Clark Howe. Rev. Dr. Charissa Howe serves as Pastor of Sixth Presbyterian Church in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She served for several years as Director of Chaplaincy Services at the Allegheny County Jail through The Foundation of HOPE, where she developed trauma-informed spiritual care programs focused on healing and transformation. In 2024, she was also named County Correctional Chaplain of the Year by the Pennsylvania Prison Chaplains Association. Rev. Dr. Howe holds a Doctor of Ministry in Missional Leadership from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. She also brings both academic expertise and hands-on experience to exploring how spiritual practices can facilitate healing from trauma.

    Fleceia Comeaux. Fleceia was a college basketball player when she learned about FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). In addition to having remained with the ministry for over 20 years, she currently serves as their Area Director for South Houston. She is an in-demand speaker on the topic of leadership as well as a Lecturer with Artos Academy. While Fleceia Comeaux serves as the Chaplain for the Houston Dash women's soccer team, as well as the WNBA Coordinator of Chaplains, she still finds time to share her story with student-athletes and encourage them in their own faith walks. 

    Pastor Tiffany Gilbert. (Keynote Speaker) "Togetherness" is likely a key word that defines Pastor Tiffany Gilbert and her husband, Pastor J. Anthony Gilbert. In addition to her being the Associate Pastor of Another Level Ministries in Pittsburgh, where her husband is the Lead Pastor - together, they are also hosts of the informative Dimensions podcast, and founded the East Liberty Women's Care Center together, where she is the Executive Director. Pastor Tiffany Gilbert is an alumna of St. Vincent College and currently a member of its Board of Directors. You may also see Pastor Tiffany, occasionally, sitting in with the women of Sister2Sister, a Q&A program on Cornerstone Television. Together, she and her husband are also blessed to be parenting their two young sons.
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    ​We were excited to welcome our worship leader, Renee' Rowan Basel.  Renee' is a versatile vocalist and recording artist. She has traveled across the U. S. being featured in concerts, churches, conventions and television programs. Renee' was also blessed to have been selected to become one of the original members of FRIENDS, the vocal back-up group for the Grammy award-winning artist, Larnelle Harris. Her most recent release is, "Tell Me His Name Again - A Hymn Project", which features the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
     

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    Here find a few images from our 2025, "Joy-full" conference, as well as...



    Below you can still catch a glimpse of the 2024,
    "Better", conference captured in a 
    video slideshow created by Diana Dugina.​

       

    ​   Brief portions from a few powerful messages can be heard here!                                                                 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYc2bcRYg5qP6s_22cPFpcUFOFec9VX0v
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    ​Also in the News...

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    ​Lisa Gasparovic, a faithful presence at our PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care meetings, received ordination into ministerial service through Greater Works Outreach on May 3, 2025. Congrats to you, Lisa!
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    Marcia Jones-Washington, founder and facilitator of PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, learned in May of this year that she was one of six finalists for a Red Letter Award, in the category of Women of God. The Red Letter Awards not only present awards to Christians in the world of arts and entertainment, but also to those everyday individuals who are living out their faith in Christ in an impactful way.
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    Congratulations to Dr. Mildred "Millie" Johnson whose text book on criminal justice was published this year! The title, "Introduction to Criminal Justice From a Christian Perspective", is available through Kendall Hunt Publishing. According to an overview of the book, it "explores key systems through various topics, including the United States Constitution and the Ten Commandments, as well  as the intersections of Christianity with Law Enforcement..." Please visit the Kendall Hunt Publishing website to learn more.