Clergy Women Gather

From United Methodist News Service:

More than 1,500 United Methodist pastors from around the globe met Aug. 13-17 in Chicago for the 2006 International Clergywomen's Consultation, with the theme,"The Spirit of God Is Upon Us: Celebrating Our Courageous Past - Claiming Our Bold Future." The women discussed challenges and opportunities and marked the 50th anniversary of full clergy rights for women in the denomination. Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of Jackson, Miss., invited the women to look within themselves "to see, to renew that call again, to hear that voice of God speaking to us again." The event was coordinated by the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

Scarlett attended this consultation and reports that it was a wonderful experience. I can't wait to hear more of the details and impressions from her point of view. I usually have found these kind of events to be very transforming and trust that it was the same for her.