Council of Women for Home Missions

Founded in 1908, the Council of Women for Home Missions brought together women’s missionary societies from several Protestant denominations in the United States. It became known as one of the country’s early national ecumenical agencies and supported cooperation in home mission conferences and study programs.

Its work expanded beyond publishing and education to include outreach connected with migrant communities, Native American communities, and broader social concerns. The organization also became associated with efforts such as the observance of the World Day of Prayer and advocacy on public issues tied to Christian service.

Rather than a single author, this was a collaborative institutional body. If this title is credited to the Council of Women for Home Missions, it is best understood as the work of an organization whose publications reflected the shared mission interests of its member societies.