And if there are no qualified men at a meeting arranged by the congregation, then a woman would wear a head covering when presiding or praying.a Thus she shows respect for Jehovah’s arrangement, even as Jesus set the example for all in submission to his Father.​—1 Cor. 11:3-16;

Also, if, as an exceptional circumstance, a dedicated male member of the congregation is present when she conducts a prearranged home Bible study, she should cover her head, but he should offer the prayer.