Petition Text: 20904-MN-NonDis-O

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Whereas, United Methodist theological students preparing to enter the ministry of The United Methodist Church may not have basic information about the purpose and role of United Methodist Women,

We, the Executive Committee of the Southwest Texas Conference United Methodist Women, petition the 1996 General Conference to mandate in the United Methodist seminary curriculum course on Methodist Polity (ref. ¶ 424.3c of the 1992 Discipline) a module including information about the work of United Methodist Women. This would include their participation in the local church, in the connectional system, and in the promotion and support of world-wide mission. In addition, it should include data on its relationship with ecumenical organizations such as the World Federation of Methodist Women and Church Women United.

As a result, pastors and United Methodist Women may more fully cooperate to promote the mission to which they are called by Christ.

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Petition Text: 20904-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference