Celebrating Independence Day
For many people today, July 4th is a holiday filled with picnics, friends, and fireworks. But it is also a commemoration of America’s Declaration of Independence. The freedom call was not only against a political and economic system, but it was also a cry for independence from the spiritual tyranny of the Anglican Church. In […]
CWA of Florida Participates in Faith and Freedom’s 2017 Legislative Prayer Breakfast in Tallahassee
On Wednesday, March 29, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida was honored to join Faith and Freedom Coalition in their 2017 Legislative Prayer Breakfast. State Director Terri Johannessen was given a few minutes to introduce CWA of Florida to the attendees. CWA’s Tallahassee Prayer/Action Chapter Leader, Hae Min Yang, did a great job in […]
No Reason for Nelson to Oppose Gorsuch
Sen. Bill Nelson has now met with President Donald Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch. It’s time for Nelson to reject the Democratic Party’s political manipulations and support Gorsuch’s confirmation. Floridians are tired of the partisan bickering and gridlock in Washington. And in the case of Gorsuch, it is readily apparent that […]
CWA of Florida is On the Move! Please Join Us!
Dear CWA of Florida Friend, I am writing to you with optimism as I think about all the possibilities that lie before our great nation and state. The attitudes of our current federal and state government leadership seem to be more favorable than ever to bringing changes in policies that are dear to the heart of […]
CWA of FL State Director Terri Johannessen: Neil Gorsuch fight will expose Sen. Nelson’s priorities
… “I was an acting solicitor general for President Barack Obama; Judge Gorsuch has strong conservative bona fides and was appointed to the 10th Circuit by President George W. Bush. But I have seen him up close and in action, both in court and on the Federal Appellate Rules Committee (where both of us serve); […]
Neil Gorsuch Fight Will Expose Sen. Nelson’s Priorities
State Director’s Opinion piece published in the SunSentinel.
Florida Members: The Moment We’ve Been Waiting For — Urge Senator Nelson To Confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch Today!
Dear Friend, This is it. This is what we’ve been fighting for over the last year. We have a Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil Gorsuch, who believes the Constitution should be interpreted as written. He is a constitutionalist who rejects the liberal proposition of a “living, breathing document” — this confirmation will help determine the […]
Merry Christmas from CWA of Florida and Looking Forward to 2017
To Florida’s Concerned Women: As 2016 draws to a close, it is encouraging to look back over what has been accomplished through the efforts of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida. We look forward with expectation to what the Lord has for us in 2017. The 2016 Florida Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott passed […]
Important Florida Early Voting Information!
Dear friend, As a Christian, voting is not just a right; it is a responsibility. It is imperative that we engage evangelical Christian conservatives in Florida to get to the polls! Early voting begins 10 days before the election and ends three days before Election Day (October 29 – November 5). For elections that include […]
CWA’s Penny Nance Responds to Florida Terrorist Attack
Washington, D.C. — This morning, Orlando, Florida suffered a terrorist attack where a gunman killed at least 50 and injured many more. The FBI has said the individual bragged about his ties to terrorist organizations. Officials have confirmed this attack was ideology driven. This attack is also being recorded as the worst mass shooting in American history. […]
Transgender Bathrooms in Florida Public Schools?
On Friday, May 13, a “Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students” was jointly issued to all public schools in America by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Education (DOE). Its purpose is to summarize Title IX obligations and explain how DOJ and DOE will evaluate a state school’s compliance with these obligations. […]
Florida Pastor Protection Bill in Jeopardy – Your Prayers and Actions are Needed!
Florida Senate Bill 110, known as the Pastor Protection Bill, was temporarily suspended from the Senate floor on Tuesday. “Churches or Religious Organizations; Providing that churches or religious organizations, related organizations, or certain individuals may not be required to solemnize any marriage or provide services, accommodations, facilities, goods, or privileges for related purposes if such […]
CWA of Florida Mid Legislative Session Report. Your Prayers and Actions Are Needed!
We have just passed the midway point of the Florida 2016 Legislative Session and would like to share what is happening to this date. A couple of bills that we support are moving through their respective committees, and we are looking for them to end up on the floor of both the House and the […]
Cultivating a Culture of Life … Coast-to-Coast!
When the laborers are many, we cover an immense amount of field! This past Life Week, Concerned Women for America (CWA) and Young Women for America (YWA) advocated for women and the unborn across the United States.
New Tallahassee Prayer/Action Chapter Energized at Decision America Tour with Franklin Graham
Our newest CWA of Florida Tallahassee Prayer/Action Chapter leader, Hae Min Yang, coordinated with several women to meet at the historic state capital in Tallahassee and attend the Decision America Tour put on by Franklin Graham earlier this week. There were nearly 4,000 people in attendance at the gathering on the cold, crisp morning. During […]
Join Us in Building the Next Generation in Florida Through the Work of Young Women for America
The Problem: Have you ever been discouraged when reading about the liberal mindset being taught in colleges today? Concerned about how this next generation is being indoctrinated against the Biblical world view in an ever increasing manner by professors that openly oppose what we hold near and dear? Felt helpless? The Answer: We at CWA […]
CWA of Florida Gathers Petitions in Oppositions to Planned Parenthood’s Brutality – Join Them!
Stop Funding Those Who Sell Baby Body Parts Planned Parenthood EXPOSED for Selling Body Parts of Aborted Babies! CUT OFF THEIR TAXPAYER FUNDING! It was already bad enough that we taxpayers were providing half a billion dollars to Planned Parenthood, America’s foremost abortionist organization. But now a Planned Parenthood senior employees have been caught on […]
CWA of Florida SPEAKS OUT Against the Selling of Baby Body Parts
It is a federal felony to traffic human body parts! This week a shocking video from an undercover investigation shows Dr. Deborah Nucatola describing how selling the body parts of aborted children is part of the Planned Parenthood business plan! View disturbing video here. Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America CEO and President, responded: “Thirty […]
URGENT ALERT: Your Action and Prayers are Needed on a Florida Pro-Life Law
Much has happened within a short amount of time regarding the abortion bill, HB 633, requiring a 24-hour waiting period. As you may recall, CWA of Florida supported this bill which passed both chambers and was recently signed into law by Gov. Scott on June 10. To recap: The day after the Governor signed […]
CWA OF FLORIDA 2015 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Each year our state legislators meet in the capitol for 60 days to hammer out the state budget. In the course of those days as many as 1,000 to 2,000 bills are filed. While CWA of Florida monitored the session, tracked bills, attended committee meetings, and met with legislators, there were only two bills in […]