Whereas, The United Methodist Church is more sensitive to gender inclusiveness; and
Whereas, women, lay and clergy, have an increasingly effective role in the church; and
Whereas, major strides have been made toward equitable positions and salaries for women; and
Whereas, meaningful worship for both men and women has been encouraged and affirmed; and
Whereas, the presence of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women encourages openness to the ideas of feminist theology and truth telling about the controversial gender issues in The United Methodist Church, and
Whereas, there is much more work to be done in these issues;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the 1996 General Conference of The United Methodist Church continue the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women and its work.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20222-IC-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference