Our U.S. Senators Need to Hear From Us Now Concerning Pro-life Legislation!
Dear Friend, Please support this urgent appeal for the unborn from Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) CEO and President: “It’s a scientific fact that unborn children can feel pain when they reach 20 weeks. This legislation protects unborn children and their mothers who face a higher risk of complications from a late-term abortion. […]
Be an Educated Voter on November 7! View Recommended Voter Guides
Hello all! All eyes are on Virginia! This is an important election, and we want voters to be informed on the issues that are important to faith and freedom. You will find two links to voter guides that we recommend listed below. Please share them with your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. iVoter Guides Family […]
Time to Sign up for the 2018 Encourage-A-Legislator Program
We thank God for our wonderful volunteers who facilitate our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) project every year. Some of you have been with us from the beginning. Can you believe this will be our 10th year encouraging and praying for our state leaders? CWA of Virginia is known at the capitol as, “The group who prays.” What […]
Coffee & Conversation With Our Local Legislators
The Forest Chapter of Concerned Women for America (CWA) sponsored a Coffee and Conversation with Delegates Kathy Byron, Terry Austin, and T. Scott Garrett on April 17. Each delegate gave an overview of the General Assembly session. “We are truly blessed in this area to have this powerhouse of conservative individuals that advocate for CWA’s […]
Liberty Students Travel to D.C. for Supreme Court Nominee Hearing
Liberty News reports: “More than 90 Liberty University students traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to show their support for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on the second day of his Senate hearings. “Concerned Women for America (CWA), the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization that strives to bring biblical principles into all levels […]
MARCH MADNESS: Two Bathroom Usage Cases Before The Courts in Virginia
Last Thursday, the Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit that challenges the lawless act committed by the Fairfax County School Board. The Board illegally added “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender expression” to its policy and student handbook. Virginia is a “Dillon Rule” state, which means local governments cannot enact policies that are not expressly given […]
The Virginia Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Needs Your Support TODAY!
The Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, HB 1473, is a bill that deserves to be heard and voted on. Please join us in prayer and in action. Contact the Chairman of the Virginia House Courts of Justice Committee, Delegate Dave Albo (R-District 42), today and ask him to bring the bill to a vote […]
Virginia Members: Call/Email Speaker Howell and Urge Him to Assign a Committee to HB 1473, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act!
Dear CWA of Virginia friend, As you all know, our 2017 Legislative Session kicked off last week, and Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia commends Delegate Dave LaRock (R-House District 33) for introducing HB 1473, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. HB 1473 is a crucial step to ensuring protection for innocent life in […]
CWA of Virginia Forest Chapter Goes to Capitol in Richmond
On January 11, five members of the Concerned Women for America Forest Prayer/Action Chapter, led by Chapter Leader and former State Director Jan Robey, enjoyed a very informative and exciting day at the Capitol in Richmond. The first major event was the Commonwealth Prayer Breakfast; the group was graciously hosted by Delegate Kathy Byron (R-District […]
Join CWA of Virginia’s Encourage-A-Legislator Program Today!
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” I Timothy 2:1-2 We are setting up our Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) Program for this coming state legislative session once […]
Parents: Important Information Regarding Fairfax County Public Schools’ “Gender Identity” Policies
Dear Friend, Do you or someone you know live in Fairfax County? If so, please read the following important information and pass it along to any parents of students in the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) District. We reached out to you in July regarding the new transgender “guidelines” that were to be implemented into […]
Supreme Court Stays Ruling Forcing Schools to Allow Transgender Students to Use the Bathroom of Their Choice
Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court has put on hold a Fourth Circuit Court ruling requiring a Virginia school district to accommodate a transgender high school student’s request to use the boys’ bathroom. The justices split 5-3 on the issue to temporarily lift the obligation of the Gloucester County school system to allow one of their students to […]
The Rights of All Students and Parents Should Be Respected in School Policies
The Fairfax County Public School Board (FCPS) has fully embraced the gender experimentation of the left and the Obama Administration.
Meet CWA’s CEO and President Penny Nance in Lynchburg Next Monday, April 18!
You’re invited! Have you heard about CWA’s CEO and President Penny Nance’s new book, Feisty & Feminine: A Rallying Cry for Conservative Women?! It hits the shelves TOMORROW, April 12! Meet Penny and obtain a signed copy next week in Lynchburg, Virginia! Attend Liberty University’s Senior Convocation service and then a book signing with Penny […]
Thank You, Janet Robey, for Your Outstanding Service to CWA Through the Years
Dear CWA of Virginia Friends, For eight years, Janet Robey has been the State Director for Concerned Women for America of Virginia. We remember back in 2007 when we asked Janet to step into the position of State Director. She diligently prayed about it and eventually accepted with the understanding that she would commit to […]
Writing for Allah 101
Editor’s note: A volunteer with Concerned Women for America sent in this well-timed letter of concern. Considering all the attention given to Islam recently, we felt it appropriate to share with you — especially those of you in Virginia.
State Leader Spotlight: Janet Robey
What is Your Policy Passion? Marriage What’s your CWA story? “In 2005, I began to sense God was redirecting my ministry focus after being in children’s ministry for five years. In the fall of that year, I attended an E-Women conference, where I stumbled on a Concerned Women for America booth. I was familiar with […]
Join Us In Prayer For Victory In Virginia In Preparation of November 3
On Tuesday, November 3, Virginians will cast a very important vote in our commonwealth’s history. The candidates couldn’t be more different in their positions on crucial moral issues. As the battle escalates over Obamacare, defunding and prosecuting Planned Parenthood and the threats of ISIS increase against our people through the entrance of Muslim “refugees”, we […]
CWA of Virginia Launches “Students, Know Your Rights” Project to Inform Students of Their Religious Liberties
We are excited to report that just days into launching a brand new project, “Students: Know Your Rights,” churches, pastors and educators are requesting our bookmarks faster than we can print and get them out the door. The project is simple: Get into the hands of high schoolers a bookmark that outlines their religious liberties. […]
Join Us in Building the Next Generation in Virginia 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 […]