"Women constitute 23.7% of professional clergy in the U.S. and an increasing percentage of people earning graduate theology degrees. However, data from 2018-19 shows that only 14% of U.S. congregations, most of which are Christian, are led by women."
"The Gospel stories of the resurrection of Jesus point to how essential women's witness and proclamation were in the earliest stages of Christianity."
"As Chapter 20 begins, one of Jesus' most devoted followers, Mary Magdalene, approaches the tomb. Upon finding it empty, she tells two angels in white that 'they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.'"
On Easter Sunday, churches in the U.S. will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, a pivotal event in Christianity. Women make up 23.7% of professional clergy, but only 14% of congregations are led by women. The New Testament emphasizes the importance of women's roles in the resurrection narratives. Mary Magdalene is highlighted as the first witness to the empty tomb, showcasing the significant contributions of women in the early Christian community, contrasting with their current representation in church leadership.
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