Amendment would make church more open:
Commentary by the Rev. April Casperson

The amendment to Paragraph 4, Article IV of The United Methodist Constitution adds the words "gender" and "ability" ensuring that all people are fully included in membership. This important change strengthens our commitment to equity and justice within the Church.

Rev. April Casperson, a board member of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women, shares a commentary with UM News on the importance of voting "yes" for Paragraph 4, Article IV, Ballot #2, which annual conference members will vote on in the coming months.

Read the full commentary to learn more about this historic step toward inclusivity that shares the importance of ratifying Paragraph 4, Article IV.

Commentary by the Rev. April Casperson

Help GCSRW celebrate Dawn Wiggins Hare's Retirement!

You can participate by leaving a virtual note or recording a message by February 15th. View the link for more details.

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February "Coffee Chat" focuses on the use of expansive language during worship

Rev. Melissa Hinnen, pastor of Park Slope UMC and an elder in the New York Conference will lead a workshop that will explore expansive language, listen for the divine voice, and experiment with new forms of liturgical expression. This interactive session offers a unique opportunity to reflect, create, and reimagine liturgy.

Join us for this month's "Coffee Chat' that will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 AM ET/10:30 AM CT/8:30 AM PT.

Collaborative Paths to Gender Equity Training
April 1-3, 2025

"Collaborative Paths to Gender Equity" is a training opportunity focused on expanding the mission of GCSRW and revitalizing annual conference COSROWs to build stronger, more equitable pathways for women in ministry. AC-COSROW chairpersons and a representative from the conference cabinet or staff are encouraged to attend.

The training will begin on Tuesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. ET and conclude on Thursday, April 3 at Noon. Register today to attend the training.