COSROW
Welcome to the Desert Southwest Conference "Commission on the Status and Role of Women" (COSROW) page.
"The primary purpose of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women shall be to challenge The United Methodist Church, including its general agencies, institutions, and connectional structures, to a continuing commitment to the full and equal responsibility and participation of women in the total life and mission of the Church, sharing fully in the power and in the policy-making at all levels of the Church's life." ("The United Methodist Discipline," ¶2102, p. 658.)
Domestic Violence Conference 2011
The Conference Commission on the Status & Role of Women is pleased to announce a second conference on Domestic Violence Response. The conference will take place on Saturday, April 2nd at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. All clergy & church leaders are encouraged to attend. The goal of the conference is to enable clergy and the church to respond to victims of domestic violence with pastoral care and clarity. Please click here for details and registration.
Words that Heal Award
Be thinking about clergy and lay persons in your church who are inclusive in their conversation and leadership. A nominations form is found each Spring on the Annual Conference portion of this website. The annual award is given in celebration of inclusivity, diversity, respect, and tolerance of all people.
Contact Information regarding COSROW:
CHAIR - Rev. Mary Lou Adame - madame5623(at)msn.com
STAFF - Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach - billie(at)desertsw.org