A newsletter from the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women
December 2024
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women!
GCSRW elects new general secretary
The Rev. Stephanie York Arnold, an ordained elder in the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church has been elected to serve as the general secretary for the denomination’s General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW), effective, March 1, 2025.
York Arnold has been elected general secretary of GCSRW, effective March 1, 2025. Photo courtesy of Stephanie York Arnold.
GCSRW encourages everyone to spread awareness about Paragraph 4, Article 4 by sharing resources with their churches, districts, and conferences.
Why Paragraph 4, Article 4?
Paragraph 4, Article 4 is the amendment to the United Methodist Church constitution that adds “ability” and “gender” to the existing language, ensuring a more inclusive church for all. A "Yes" vote protects women and girls and makes this amendment permanent. For more information visit: ResourceUMC.org/Paragraph4Article4.
January "Coffee Chat" spotlights Cokesbury publication
Join us as we spotlight a new publication from Cokesbury, "Advocates for Inclusiveness: Value and Empower Persons for Full Participation in Church and Community." This resource serves as a tool to help us build a church community that values and empowers all people.
We are honored to have Rev. Meg Lassiat of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW), and Rev. Justin Hancock of the United Methodist Church on Disability Ministries Committee (UMCDMC), lead the conversation.
The "Coffee Chat" will be held Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11:30 a.m. ET/10:30 a.m. CT/8:30 a.m. PT.
Collaborative Paths to Gender Equity Training
April 1-3, 2025, Atlanta, GA
Join us as we build stronger, more equitable pathways for women in ministry through collaboration and support with annual conferences. AC-COSROW chairpersons and a representative from your cabinet or staff are encouraged to attend. Details and registration coming soon!
