Clergywomen stories sought

By Teresa G. Welborn
Chair, Commission on the Status and Role of Women
The United Methodist Church is celebrating the 50th anniversary of full clergy rights for women next year.
To celebrate, projects are being worked on, including a video and a history booklet. Each will capture the journey, and—even more—will tell stories that are particular to our annual conference. If you know a story that needs to be shared concerning a clergywoman in the Southwest Texas Conference, I invite you to contact me so that we can consider it for use in these projects. Stories may speak to the great joy of this celebration or they may reflect challenges faced.
Please remember that not all stories can be included in the projects because of time constraints. Please do, however, remember the importance of continuing to tell and hear stories of the journey. Above all, it is our hope that these projects embody the rich diversity of our church.
Contact me directly at (830) 751-2404 or eteresagw@earthlink.net.