Dr. Y. Dianna Wright, Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations for PC (U.S.A.) Her experiences has taken her all over the world, walking with our ecumenical and interreligious partners in ways that are faithful to our collective ministries. Her work focuses on building connections and relationships with God’s people so that we may discern ways to can be the community of God’s people together.
She served as Associate Presbyter for Equip and African American Ministries for Salem Presbytery in Clemmons, NC. An Education Consultant and Founder of Kuumba Center for Christian Education and Spiritual Growth. Past President of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, a former member of the General Assembly’s Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, and the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministry Network (POAMN) . She currently serves on the US Board for Sister2Sister Ministry International, and a member of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus Board.
A graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond Va. and Columba Theological Seminary, Decatur, Ga. She is passionate about her work in education, ecumenism, and interreligious relations. She has served the church as an educator and have been involved in the ecumenical and interreligious work of the church for more than twenty years.
She served the church as curriculum writer for These Days Devotions and Bible Study and Reflections on the Ecumenical Stance for the PCUSA called “God’s Unity… Our Journey.” She has served congregations in New Harmony, Charlotte, and Salem Presbyteries. She is passionate about her work in education, ecumenism, and interfaith relations. She believes that as we walk together, we strengthen our witness and to build up the one Body of Christ.
She loves using the liturgical arts, including dance, storytelling, music, and drama, to glorify God. She enjoys walking, sewing, crafts, reading, and traveling.
