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Status & Role of Women

Challenging the UMC for the full and equal participation of women

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Status and Role of Women

The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women advocates for full participation of women in the total life of The United Methodist Church. We’re helping the church recognize every person – clergy and lay, women and men, adults and children - as full and equal parts of God’s human family. We believe that a fully engaged and empowered membership is vital to The United Methodist Church’s mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."


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York Arnold is the general secretary for the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women.

This season of Epiphany brings with it a fresh year. Like the Magi of old journeyed to find the newborn babe, we have journeyed into a New Year, a year filled with uncertain possibilities and the chance to begin anew.

The Rev. Aleze M. Fulbright (center) celebrates the growth of The United Methodist Church in Africa as the Commission on the General Conference meets in Minneapolis on Nov. 11. Indiana Conference Bishop Tracy S. Malone announced Jan. 16 that Fulbright is leaving her role as General Conference secretary to become executive secretary to the bishop, starting in July. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News.

The Rev. Aleze Fulbright said she feels called back to the local ministry context and plans on June 30 to conclude her role overseeing the organization of The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly.

A Primer on Monitoring by Rev. Katrena King, director of monitoring and resource development for the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women.

In today’s day and age, “monitoring” feels like a word that carries heavy, negative connotations. It brings with it an emphasis of top-down power, as well as a watchfulness that might trigger discomfort or uncertainty.

#METOO TOOLKIT
The #MeToo toolkit offers resources of printed materials, links to important websites, as well as suggestions for participatory conversations designed to encourage dialogue to help people identify, understand, and respond to the reality of sexual misconduct.
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The article discusses the progress and ongoing challenges for clergywomen in The United Methodist Church, highlighting that despite some improvements, clergywomen are still significantly undercompensated compared to clergymen.
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General Commission on Status and Role of Women - Way of Integrity Project

Inspired by The Integrity Project at Emory University, this curriculum was developed to encourage living in right relationship with self and others within the faith communities of our local United Methodist ministries. Participant Guide Leader Guide

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Wisdom Talks is our monthly e-newsletter designed to communicate information to facilitate the advancement of women at all levels of The United Methodist Church, presented by The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women.
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