Gender Equity (COSROW)
BWC Gender Equity (COWSROW) Chairpersons
Cassandra Lawrence |
Kate Fulton |
The Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) addresses gender discrimination and sexism within church structure, raises awareness of women's issues and opportunities, educates church leaders and seminarians on sexual ethics and policies, develops guidelines for inclusive and expansive language, and monitors church meetings for inclusiveness.
COSROW also recently created an online resource for clergy families.
General Commission on the Status and Role of Women presents a wealth of information and resources on women in The United Methodist Church on their website.
Gender Equality Resources
Gender Equality News
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