Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW)Recognizing that every person, woman or man, is a full and equal part of God's human family, The United Methodist Church is committed to the full and equal responsibility and participation of women in the total life and mission of the church, sharing fully in the policy making at all levels of the church. The General Conference of The United Methodist Church established the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) in 1976 as an action-oriented commission to address discrimination against women at all levels of the denomination. Here in the Virginia Annual Conference, we are working toward the dictates as set forth in The Book of Discipline. Three key words symbolize the major areas of work for COSROW: advocate / catalyst / monitor As advocates, we speak on behalf of women, individually and collectively, within The United Methodist Church, to ensure that the church has the benefit of the wisdom, life experiences, and perspectives of women. As catalysts, we seek creative methods to redress inequities of the past and to prevent future inequities against women within The United Methodist Church. To be a catalyst is to endeavor to bring about new perceptions, new roles, and new empowerment for women in the church. As monitors, we endeavor to ensure inclusiveness in the programmatic and administrative functioning of The United Methodist Church. In our work we strive to be advocates, catalysts, and monitors for women and the issues concerning women in the church. We covet your prayers and assistance as together we continue this necessary work in our annual conference. Co-Chairpersons of COSROW Laity: TBA Sue Ann Salmon (Clergy) Staff
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