WTB is working with a new leadership pattern for 2026-2027. Rather than one president we have three women who together will be leading our organization: Darryl Files, Carol Lipson and Rachel Friedman-Selsley.
Our service committee, co-chaired by Gay Montague and Linda Chambers, has several activities planned; see articles on the home page. This is a full committee but our other committees could use your help: Programming – contact Smita Rane or Daryl Files; Outreach – Danya Wellmon or Rachel Freedman-Selsley
OUR MISSION: Women Transcending Boundaries (WTB) is an egalitarian community of women from many faith and cultural traditions. Through programs, events, and social interactions, we seek to nurture mutual respect and understanding by sharing information about our diverse beliefs, customs, and practices and by working together to address our common concerns in this post-9/11 world. Our further intent is to share our personal and collective experiences with the wider community, to educate and to serve.
ACTIVITIES: We gather to learn about each others’ traditions and beliefs, hear and discuss topics of interest to women and children, and form friendships with women from many different backgrounds. WTB is always evolving. When you become a part of this unique group of women, you will add to the dynamic with your own perspective and gifts. This is how our book club, mission work and networking have evolved. We welcome all women to participate in our current activities and to propose new ones. To join, click here.
HISTORY: WTB started in Central New York after September 11, 2001, when women of diverse faiths realized that their common concerns and values far outweighed their differences. In our first 15 years, we met monthly October through June with a variety of programs to learn about each other’s faiths and educate ourselves on current social and justice issues. The Book Club meets monthly and discuss works on cultural and international themes. We sponsor a class in which immigrant and refugee women learn to sew. We network with like-minded organizations and do mission projects in the area, often focused on the needs of children. For a full history see here.