The female bishops of the Council of Bishops offer a letter of response to the defeat of two proposed amendments to the Constitution of The United Methodist Church. This pastoral letter has been ... Continue Reading→
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Women’s History Month Resources
DID you know that our Conference Media Center has many good resources that are available to us free of charge? Please browse the following categories and contact the Media Center to access these ... Continue Reading→
Women by the Numbers: Sexual Misconduct in The United Methodist Church
“Sexual Misconduct in The United Methodist Church: US Update” has been published by the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women and is available for review. This United States based study ... Continue Reading→
#MeToo and the continuum of harm
Sexual assault and sexual harassment are symptoms of a larger disease, a cancer that treats women and girls as though they are not made in God’s image. There are lots of “little” things we do that ... Continue Reading→
“It’s not always easy just to leave”
"The most dangerous place for a woman in America is her own home" Join us in Saxapahaw to better understand and respond to the complex reality of domestic violence Private ... Continue Reading→
United Methodist leaders respond to #metoo and #churchtoo movement
"Over the recent weeks and months, and continuing on a seemingly daily basis, the media have been saturated with stories of persons coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct perpetrated ... Continue Reading→
Workshop: Domestic Violence and the Church
March 27, 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, Lenoir, NC Topics will include: background of the issue, myths and wisdom from faith leaders, scriptural issues, and practical ... Continue Reading→
Come to the water…
Sponsored by: NCC Commission on the Status and Role of Women Tuesday, Jan 30 10-4pm at Don Lee Camp and Retreat Center 315 Camp Don Lee Road Arapahoe, NC 28510 Join this gathering of women ... Continue Reading→
What we believe in terms of sexual harassment, abuse, and violence
We believe human sexuality is God’s good gift. One abuse of this good gift is sexual harassment. We define sexual harassment as any unwanted sexual comment, advance, or demand, either verbal or ... Continue Reading→
How are we doing?
This is a reminder of the COSROW Listening Session tomorrow following the Bishop’s Day apart, Tuesday, Sept 12, 12:45 -2:15 pm. Nashville UMC, in the Youth Room (basement). We hope to see you there. ... Continue Reading→
Take the 2017 Sexual Harassment Survey
From the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women: Sexual misconduct has been a problem in all religions and denominations. Fortunately, The United Methodist Church has been addressing ... Continue Reading→
COSROW Listening Session
"How are we doing, NC Conference?" in terms of the full participation of women at every level of the church ... NCC Commission on the Status and Role of Women wants to know. Women and men (lay and ... Continue Reading→