https://exhibits.gcah.org/files/original/4974e8eeec34f603cc8d918470fdd139.pdf 277fe3677d9d7d3868b5697bfe000ced Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gail Hinand Mailgram Subject The topic of the resource LGBTQ+ Church Women United Women's Division, The United Methodist Church Description An account of the resource 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 An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hinand, Gail Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This document is made available for research purposes through the General Commission on Archives & History, The United Methodist Church. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Paper Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Mailgram Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1224-3-1:02 Church Women United LGBTQ+ Mailgram Women's Division