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The people of the United Methodist Church®

To honor the Commission's work and ministries toward full participation of women throughout The United Methodist Church, GCSRW offers our commemorative pin. This attractive piece featuring the Commission's logo may also be worn as a pendant. To purchase, please send your name, mailing address and a $25 check payable to GCSRW, 77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1009, Chicago, IL 60602.

GCSRW Staff:

M. Garlinda Burton
LeeAnn Goldman
Erin Kane
Susan Keaton
Audrey Krumbach
Elaine Moy
Darryl Stephens
Kentina Washington

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Women By The Numbers

U.S. women, racial-ethnic clergy still face challenges.

The number of women pastors increased by 45% and racial-ethnic pastors rose 22% between 1997 and 2008. But data also shows they face more limited opportunities than male or white clergy

FEMALE CLERGY HEALTH

Recognizing the importance of good health throughout a clergy career Center for Health talks to 15 current and retired woman bishops to find out why clergywomen have more health challenges than clergymen.

SEXUAL ETHICS

Is it acceptable for pastors, parishioners to date?

Our understanding of appropriate boundaries in ministry has changed dramatically in the past 25 years.

GENERAL SECRETARY RETIRES

Burton ends nine-year stint focused on global justice in the church

“You can hold on so tight to the old ways that you can miss hearing God’s call to a new thing,” M. Garlinda Burton says.

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FAREWELL FLYER

We’re getting GCSRW news to you in new ways.

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NEW STAFF

Four new staffers join the women’s commission

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