Forest Prayer/Action Chapter Heads to Richmond
The Forest Prayer/Action Chapter participated in the February 2, 2022, Parent Advocacy Day sponsored by our ally, The Family Foundation. The Chapter attended a House Education Committee hearing and then headed to the House gallery to watch the Delegates gavel in for the session. Delegate Kathy Byron (R-District 22) recognized the Chapter from the House […]
What’s at Stake in Virginia? – The Future of Women’s Sports
The future of female athletics is on the line in the Virginia election. You need to know if the candidates will uphold the rights of female student-athletes to fair competition, or will force our daughters on the sidelines as boys identifying as girls cut in? Next year will mark the 50th Anniversary of Title IX […]
Are You an Encourager? The Virginia State Legislature Needs You!
Dear CWA Friends, We are excited to launch our 2022 Encourage-A-Legislator (EAL) program! For those who have not participated in our EAL program in the past, it focuses solely on prayer and encouragement for our state legislators. The EAL program is one of Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia’s most valued programs. Though CWA members […]
iVoterGuide Resource
Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee is pleased to be able to partner with iVoterGuide to provide you with an up-to-date voters’ guide for the Virginia General Election. We pray that this information is helpful to you as you prepare to vote. Important dates to know: Friday, September 17 – Early Voting Begins Tuesday, October 12 – […]
To Vote … or Not
There is much at stake in the November elections here in Virginia. Will you exercise your duty and vote? The institution of government was ordained by God (Romans 13:1-4). It is our duty, as citizens and as Christians, to participate in the process. According to the late U.S. Senate Chaplain Richard Halverson, people of faith […]
A Million Dollar Investment
Have you ever thought of your right to vote as a form of currency? Let me explain – you can spend your money on purchases that you researched and know are the best choices for the money you are spending, or you can impulse buy, picking whatever catches your fancy at the moment. When we […]
What’s At Stake, Virginia? Safety
As a mom, I can’t help but be concerned about our state and our nation’s future as I watch the massive leadership failures we have witnessed in recent years. Current radically liberal leadership has failed us and is putting our families at risk. We are not safe. Our children are not safe in our classrooms. […]
What’s at Stake? Life in Virginia
In November, the citizens of Virginia will go to the polls to elect a governor, a lieutenant governor, an attorney general, and members of the House of Delegates. The House of Delegates currently has a Democrat majority (55 seats – 45 seats). Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia will be producing a series of […]
Elections Have Consequences – Your Vote Impacts Generations
Almost two million people live in the Commonwealth of Virginia who are under the age of 18. They are not old enough to show up at the polls in November, but their lives and futures will be directly impacted by your actions that day. As the National Director of Young Women for America, I have […]
State Director Interview at VA March for Life
Concerned Women for America of Virginia participated in the Virginia March for Life on September 17. CWA of Virginia State Director Teresa Pregnall was interview by NBC in Richmond. Watch Teresa’s interview here.
Help Us Get Out the Vote for November Elections
It is election season in Virginia, where voters will go to the polls in November to elect our Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and state legislative offices. Virginia’s off-year elections are so important, and that is why Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia says it’s “game on” to get conservative women and men registered […]
Join Us: Third Annual Virginia March for Life!
Let’s show the nation that Virginia is for life by joining Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia, along with thousands of pro-life individuals from around the state, at the third annual Virginia March for Life in Richmond on Friday, September 17. It is crucial that we come together and visually represent God’s unconditional love for […]
Forest Prayer/Action Chapter Holds Coffee and Conversation Event
This month, Concerned Women for America of Virginia’s Forest Prayer/Action Chapter hosted a Coffee and Conversation event with Bedford County’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marc Bergin. The meeting was opened in prayer and a short overview of Concerned Women for America was given. Dr. Bergin was given an opportunity to make remarks, followed by […]
Meet CWA of Virginia’s New State Director!
I am very excited to introduce to you Teresa Pregnall, CWA’s new Virginia State Director. Teresa’s involvement with CWA started several years ago when she became active in a local CWA Prayer/Action Chapter. Teresa was drawn to CWA because of our balanced emphasis on education, prayer, and action. Because of this, Teresa very much looks […]
Bedford Observes National Day of Prayer
By Barb Sherman “… if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14 May 6 was the National Day of Prayer– a […]
Election 2021 – Are You Ready to Help Virginia?
Every year is an election year for the Commonwealth of Virginia. This year, the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and entire House of Delegates will all be on the ballot along with some local races. The candidates for each party will be selected either by a primary or an unassembled convention. The Democratic primary is […]
Calls Needed to the Governor and Legislative Wrap Up
The very fast-paced state legislative session convened on January 13 and was adjourned on February 11. Immediately following the adjournment, Gov. Ralph Northam (Democrat) called a Special Session, supposedly to deal with the budget and COVID-19 response. Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Virginia’s volunteer legislative team (Cathy Tankersley, Carole Denner, Teresa Pregnall, Jan Robey) […]
Update on Lisa and Isabella
It has been a few years since we have reported on Lisa Miller’s story. Lisa went into hiding with her daughter Isabella in September of 2009. As some of you may recall their story, Lisa, Isabella’s birth mother, had been in a lesbian relationship, became a Christian, and then left the lifestyle. Lisa’s former partner […]
Update! Speak Up for Students Like Abby
Good news! Because of the many comments submitted regarding the Model Policy for Treatment of Transgender Students, the Virginia Department of Education has delayed the policy’s February 4 enactment. Thank you to all who responded to our alerts. Update on Abby*: In the story below, we told you about Abby, a 4th-grade student in a […]
Virginia: Calls Needed: Elections, Abortion & Conscience Protections
The Virginia General Assembly’s legislative session is moving rapidly. Concerned Women for America of Virginia is working on key issues that impact you. Calls/emails are needed early this week (February 8) on the following pieces of legislation: Elections The Virginia General Assembly has put forth some bad election legislation that opens the door to corruption. […]