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To be a woman... is a gift from God

This poem was written by the Rev. Eunice Vega-Perez for Women's History Month and was shared at the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women's 2023 Spring Board Meeting.

Poem:

To be a woman…………is a gift from God.

To be a strong woman…….is also a gift and a responsibility from God.

To be a strong woman of faith……. A prophetic voice and advocacy are a must.

God, thanks for all our foremothers who have paved the way.

Amen. 


About the General Commission on the 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. GCSRW helps the church recognize every person – clergy and lay, women and men, adults and children – as full and equal parts of God’s human family. They 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.” Learn more at GCSRW.org. Contact: info@gcsrw.org.

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