The 2006 International Clergywomen's Consultation, meeting in Chicago on August 13-17 marked the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the clergy to women in what is today The United Methodist Church. More than 1,500 participants from around the world took part. The theme was "The Spirit of God Is upon Us: Celebrating Our Courageous Past-Claiming Our Bold Future." Full rights for women in the clergy were strongly championed by mission leaders in earlier days, and especially by what is now the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries. The board continues to affirm and support women as pastors, superintendents, bishops, and theologians. The stories here were provided by United Methodist News Service.
August 21, 2006
Car, planes and trains brought 1,500 United Methodist clergywomen together to celebrate their past and proclaim their future. Participants from around the globe came here Aug. 13-17 to hear sermons from bishops, participate in a banquet celebrating the 50th anniversary of full clergy rights for women, and purchase books by women who've written about women in ministry. Read more ...
Source: United Methodist News Service
