The UCC has been ordaining women since the 1800s. When I first started pulpit ministry there were 13 women in the most rural churches in South Dakota. By the time I left that Conference there were only 2. The more conservative the church, the less likely even now to call a woman. And, with few exceptions, women are less likely to be paid Conference guidelines. How do I know ? I've retired and in subsidized housing because with the exception of a non parish setting I never had social security paid in, and even that setting didn't meet Conference guidlines for adding to my pension.
I'm so sorry to hear this. The Church overall has a lot of work to do in fully affirming the ministry of women (demonstrated in many ways, including financially), even in congregations and denominations that are more progressive.
The UCC has been ordaining women since the 1800s. When I first started pulpit ministry there were 13 women in the most rural churches in South Dakota. By the time I left that Conference there were only 2. The more conservative the church, the less likely even now to call a woman. And, with few exceptions, women are less likely to be paid Conference guidelines. How do I know ? I've retired and in subsidized housing because with the exception of a non parish setting I never had social security paid in, and even that setting didn't meet Conference guidlines for adding to my pension.
Reality sux
I'm so sorry to hear this. The Church overall has a lot of work to do in fully affirming the ministry of women (demonstrated in many ways, including financially), even in congregations and denominations that are more progressive.