You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Women’s Day Celebration/Women in the Pulpit Sunday, sponsored by I. DeQuincey Newman United Methodist Church/ United Women in Faith and the Committee on Status and Role of Women (COSROW). This celebration will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, during the morning worship service at 10:00 a.m., and this year’s theme is “Mapping Our Way Forward.”
We are honored to welcome Dr. Kimberly A. Janha as our guest speaker. Dr. Janha is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kindred Hearts SC, Executive Director of the Richland Legislative Delegation & Veterans Affairs Office, and Adjunct Professor at Columbia International University. In November 2025, she was recognized as a WLTX News 19 “Hometown Hero” for her exceptional service to kinship care families.
We look forward to your presence at this significant occasion. The church is located at 7801 Wilson Blvd, Columbia, SC, under the leadership of Rev. Frank V. James.
platform where diverse forms of expression intersect. This fusion allows audiences to experience genres they might not otherwise engage with, broadening cultural participation and deepening civic pride throughout the region.
Hosted at One Columbia headquarters, the initiative focuses heavily on activating the historic grounds of the Ensor Keenan House and celebrating local talent ensuring that South Carolina’s artists, from emerging voices to established creators, are valued and supported. Each gathering pairs creators across disciplines to spark unique collaborations that generate fresh, innovative work while providing artists with mentorship and visibility.
A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund (https:// knightfoundation.org/) at Central Carolina Community Foundation (https:// www.yourfoundation.org/) supported this project. This critical support enables One
Columbia to expand its impact by commissioning more local work and creating opportunities for residents to gather, connect, and celebrate the arts in a welcoming professional setting.
Community members are invited to participate in this vibrant new series as it rolls out in the coming months. By attending these events, residents can support a sustainable model where artists thrive and the unique cultural identity of South Carolina is advanced. Stay tuned for more information!
About One Columbia for Arts and Culture
One Columbia for Arts and Culture is a non-profit organization that works to promote collaboration among citizens, the cultural community, and city government through advocacy, marketing, and programming. Its mission is to support and advance arts and culture to help make Columbia a vibrant and culturally rich city.
