resolution

Celebration of 150 Years of United Methodist Women

2016 Book of Resolutions, #3441

Whereas, the United Methodist Women’s national organization is charged by the Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2012 to “support ministry with and advocate for the oppressed and dispossessed with special attention to the needs of women, children, and youth; … to build a supportive community among women; and … engage in activities that foster growth in the Christian faith, mission education, and Christian social involvement throughout the organization” (¶ 1902); and

Whereas, the United Methodist Women’s national organization continues its education ministries, its outreach in the name of Christ, its work for justice, peace, human community, and its compassionate service with women, children and youth; and

Whereas, the outreach and service of United Methodist Women members in their local communities, districts, and conferences are a vital component of the church’s public witness to God’s love for all; and

Whereas, for over 145 years, United Methodist Women and its predecessors have persistently followed the mandates of its vision and mission in serving women, youth, and children through mission education, opportunities for spiritual growth, opportunities for Christian social involvement, and financial support for mission at home and around the world; and

Whereas, United Methodist Women continues to stand in solidarity with women, youth, and children by addressing issues such as violence, exploitation, and all levels of discrimination and work with other groups to address and eliminate poverty and hunger as the gospel of Jesus Christ requires; and

Whereas, United Methodist Women will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2019 and continues to be at the heart of the denomination’s mission movement by working with Bible Women, regional missionaries, deaconesses/home missioners, and local churches;

Whereas, United Methodist Women is building onto its rich legacy of compassionate dedication for the next 150 years of service in God’s mission on behalf of women, children, and youth in local and global communities:

Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Conference affirms the powerful witness of United Methodist Women in our Church and our world; and celebrates the forthcoming 150th anniversary and the organization’s commitment to continue service to Christ and the Church.

ADOPTED 2004
READOPTED 2008
AMENDED AND READOPTED 2016
RESOLUTION #3441, 2008, 2012 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #19, 2004 BOOK OF RESOLUTIONS

See Social Principles, ¶ 161 .

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