We’re so happy you stopped by. This agency of the United Methodist Church exists to help bring women into full participation in the life and mission of the church by: (1) naming and confronting institutional sexism; (2) advocating for women who face gender discrimination; (3) celebrating and nurturing the gifts, talents and perspectives of women, including how far we have come; (4) training laity in leadership, bishops, cabinets and pastors to recognize and address sexism and sexual misconduct. We do this work because we believe that bias and discrimination against women is antithetical to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And we believe that when we invite women and girls into church members and Christian discipleship, then our denomination is called by our faith to tear down any impediment that would keep women from answering the call of God wherever it might take them. Here you’ll find the latest news related to women in the United Methodist Church, research about where women are (or are not yet) in church leadership in life, tools for advocacy and education, and links to other groups—within and beyond the church—that are working on behalf of God’s daughters and sons to make gender justice and equality a reality. If you have a need from us, a suggestion for us, or are willing to work with us, please let us know. Thanks for visiting the GCSRW website. Come back soon! Walking in the Light of God!   M. Garlinda Burton, General Secretary