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Paragraphs & Resolutions

Church Law & Polity

Use the below governing documents to search relevant paragraphs that inform GCSRW's establishment and mandate.

The book of Discipline

is the official governing document that outlines the doctrinal standards, organizational structure, church law, procedures and roles for clergy and members in The United Methodist Church.

The book of Resolutions

is a collection of official statements and positions adopted by The United Methodist Church that offers guidance and advocacy.

Our Foundation & Grounding

The below paragraphs from the Book of Discipline provide foundational language for GCSRW’s establishment, purpose, and other technical aspects of the agency’s work.

¶2101 – Establishment of GCSRW

¶2102 – Purpose

¶2103 – Responsibility

¶2104 – Membership

¶2105 – Officers

¶2106 – Meetings

¶2107 – Funding

¶2108 – Staff

¶2109 – Relationships

Other Relevant Book of Discipline Paragraphs

These paragraphs focus on critical parts of GCSRW’s work, including those related to the inclusion of women, Sexual Ethics, and Annual Conference Commissions on the Status and Role of Women (AC-COSROWs).

¶4, Article IV – Inclusiveness of the Church

¶362 – Administrative Fair Process

¶363 – Complaint Procedures

¶644 – The Annual Conference

GCSRW Resolutions

GCSRW Resolutions These Resolutions provide guidance on topics and issues related to GCSRW’s mandate.

R3260 – Every Barrier Down: Toward Full Embrace of All Women in Church and Society

R3261 – Eradication of Sexism in the Church

R3281 – Prevention of the Use and Effects of Pornography within the Church

R3350 – Response Team Ministry for Sexual Misconduct

R3351 – Sexual Misconduct Within Ministerial Relationships

R3352 – Eradication of Sexual Harassment in the UMC and Society

R3357 – Apology from General Conference to the Victims/Survivors of Sexual Misconduct in the UMC