Gail Hinand Mailgram

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Title

Gail Hinand Mailgram

Subject

LGBTQ+

Church Women United

Women's Division, The United Methodist Church

Description

This is a brief correspondence addressed to the president of the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church (UMC). Sent by Gail Hinand, identified as the Director of Empowerment of Women for Church Women United, the message acknowledges and celebrates a decision made by the Women's Division to support a lesbian woman worker. The mailgram emphasizes corporate responsibility to protect the rights of women within the church and commends the division for its progressive stance.

The mailgram serves as a historical artifact capturing the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ inclusion and gender equity within the United Methodist Church during the late 20th century. It documents the efforts of allied organizations, like Church Women United, to support and affirm these changes. The message provides a glimpse into the advocacy networks operating within and adjacent to the UMC, illustrating the interconnected nature of efforts to advance justice for marginalized groups.

Creator

Hinand, Gail

Date

1979

Rights

This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church.

Format

Paper

Language

English

Type

Mailgram

Identifier

1224-3-1:02