The Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) advocates for the full and equal participation of women in the life and mission of the Church, a task assigned to each annual conference by the Book of Discipline. During annual conference, COSROW volunteers monitor sessions for inclusivity and submit a monitoring report to the conference and General COSROW.
Recent accomplishments include proposing a Parental Leave Policy that the Board of Ordained Ministry adopted, launching a mentoring program pairing clergywomen with experienced colleagues, creating a support system for clergy who have experienced a sexual ethics violation, communicating with the conference salary equalization task force, and developing educational materials to help churches and SPRCs welcome a woman pastor. At this annual conference COSROW celebrates the 70th anniversary of the ordination of women in The United Methodist Church. Representative: Lindsey Solomon.