Celebrating 50 Years in GCSRW History
Celebrate with GCSRW by utilizing the resources in this page to promote the advancement of women within your context for a more complete kingdom of God.
Eight Women Elected Bishops in 2022
GCSRW celebrates the Church's election to have more women in leadership beyond 2022. Bishops are the top clergy leaders of The United Methodist Church. Learn more about our newly elected bishops below.
The Journey is Our Home
A history of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women listing leadership, quotes and statistics, written by Carolyn Henninger Oehler.
Recognition of Women’s History Month
Learn more about key moments in the General Commission of Status and Role of Women (GCSRW) and Women in the United Methodist Church.
Report of the Study Commission to the 1972 General Conference
Presented by Drew University and The General Commission on Archives and History, you can view The Status and Role of Women in Program and Policy Making Channels of The United Methodist Church: Report of the Study Commission to the 1972 General Conference and actions of the General Conference.
Women in UMC History
Learn about the women who have made their mark in The United Methodist Church's history.