General Commission on the
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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News and Updates
Glenview, Ill — The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW) convened its Fall 2025 Board of Directors Meeting on September 18–19 at Wespath Benefits and Investments in Glenview, Ill.
I think a lot about complaints. I think about what gives rise to complaints, how easy it is to complain about some things, while it can feel impossible to name what hurts us most. I think about who hears complaints and what they do with them. And I think often about processes for addressing complaints.
A project funded by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is providing psychological support and vocational training for women affected by insecurity in the region.
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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