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COSROW
The North Alabama Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) advocates for the full participation of women in the total life of The United Methodist Church. We’re helping the church recognize every person – clergy and lay, women and men, adults and children – as full and equal parts of God’s human family. We believe that a fully engaged and empowered membership is vital to The United Methodist Church’s mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
Since 1972, the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women has been charged with monitoring, research, education and advocacy to eradicate sexism in The United Methodist Church. Such an enormous job requires the work not just of the governing board, but also the help of volunteers in every annual conference.
The UMC Book of Discipline requires each of the church's annual conferences and central conferences to have a Committee on the Status and Role of Women, commonly known as COSROW, "or other structure to provide for these functions." Conferences also are required to fund the group's work. Read more about Annual Conference COSROW's functions of Education, Advocacy, Monitoring and Cooperation.
UM Sexual Ethics is a ministry of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. The United Methodist Church is committed to preventing misconduct and addressing it when it occurs. We strive to achieve a response that encourages and ensures accountability and healing to all parties. The Confidential Toll-Free Number is 1-800-523-8390.
COSROW Posts

Nominations now open for the 2023 Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award
The Commission on the Status and Role of Women is eager to read your submissions about barrier breakers who have made a difference in your local church and community during the past year.
February 24, 2023
COSROW invites churches to celebrate March 2023 as Women in the Pulpit Month
COSROW hopes that every North Alabama United Methodist congregation will hear from a female preacher on at least one Sunday during the month of March.
February 01, 2023
Rev. Marian Royston to be keynote speaker for 2022 COSROW Breakfast
The topic of Rev. Royston’s keynote for the COSROW breakfast will be her experience as a young black woman in ministry and the importance of mentorship.
May 26, 2022



The North Alabama Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) advocates for the full participation of women in the total life of The United Methodist Church. We’re helping the church recognize every person – clergy and lay, women and men, adults and children – as full and equal parts of God’s human family. We believe that a fully engaged and empowered membership is vital to The United Methodist Church’s mission "to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
Since 1972, the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women has been charged with monitoring, research, education and advocacy to eradicate sexism in The United Methodist Church. Such an enormous job requires the work not just of the governing board, but also the help of volunteers in every annual conference.
The UMC Book of Discipline requires each of the church's annual conferences and central conferences to have a Committee on the Status and Role of Women, commonly known as COSROW, "or other structure to provide for these functions." Conferences also are required to fund the group's work. Read more about Annual Conference COSROW's functions of Education, Advocacy, Monitoring and Cooperation.
UM Sexual Ethics is a ministry of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women. The United Methodist Church is committed to preventing misconduct and addressing it when it occurs. We strive to achieve a response that encourages and ensures accountability and healing to all parties. The Confidential Toll-Free Number is 1-800-523-8390.
COSROW Posts

Nominations now open for the 2023 Louise Branscomb Barrier Breaker Award
The Commission on the Status and Role of Women is eager to read your submissions about barrier breakers who have made a difference in your local church and community during the past year.
February 24, 2023
COSROW invites churches to celebrate March 2023 as Women in the Pulpit Month
COSROW hopes that every North Alabama United Methodist congregation will hear from a female preacher on at least one Sunday during the month of March.
February 01, 2023
Rev. Marian Royston to be keynote speaker for 2022 COSROW Breakfast
The topic of Rev. Royston’s keynote for the COSROW breakfast will be her experience as a young black woman in ministry and the importance of mentorship.
May 26, 2022