Women seeking encouragement, spiritual renewal and community support will come together for “Empowered Women of Faith: Inspiring Change and Breaking Barriers.”

The two-day gathering at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3200 E. Broad St., will feature motivational speakers, workshops and personal testimonies to foster empowerment and mental wellness.

The event begins Friday, March 7, with registration and vendors from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where attendees can shop from local woman-owned businesses.

Praise and worship led by Ashley Dowd and a guest preacher follows from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

On Saturday, March 8, the event continues with check-in and vendors from 9 to 9:30 a.m. where attendees can enjoy breakfast, coffee and juice. Praise and worship will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a panel discussion from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. hosted by Ashley Dowd. At 11:30 a.m., counselor Lakeisha Gordon, who has more than 20 years of experience, will deliver the keynote address on mental wellness.

Lunch will be served from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. followed by “Praying From My Pain” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Prayer War Room will be led by the Rev. Kelli Sweat from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. followed by the event’s closing from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will support scholarships for women attending a Women’s Healing House Retreat.