Petition Text: 22101-MN-NonDis-O

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Whereas, African American clergywomen are subjected to sexism and racism within The United Methodist Church with respect to appointments, compensation, and election to chair, convene, and serve on various boards and agencies of the general Church; and

Whereas, these discriminatory practices have caused a significant number of African American clergywomen to suffer stress-related illnesses; and

Whereas, the salaries for African American clergy are substantially less than those of White female and male clergy;

Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Conference enact the following:

*Commission the General Board of Ordained Ministry to do a comprehensive study to document the disparities affecting African American clergywomen with regard to:

1. Appointments, compensations, and elections to chair, convene, and serve on various boards and agencies of the general Church.

2. The nature and extent of stress-related illnesses suffered by African American clergywomen related to these disparities.

*Submit a report of these findings no later than the 2000 General Conference.

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Petition Text: 22101-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference