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Basic Information about GCORR : The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is one of six general commissions of The United Methodist Church charged with addressing specific, focused areas of concern. Religion and Race was established in 1968 to challenge and help the denomination’s agencies, institutions, annual (regional) conferences and congregations to achieve full, equal participation of their racial and ethnic minority constituencies in the total life and mission of the Church. The Commission strives to accomplish this task through education and advocacy and by reviewing, monitoring and supporting The United Methodist Church’s efforts to ensure racial inclusiveness and foster racial justice and reconciliation. Our office is located in The United Methodist Building on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. The President of the Board of Directors is Bishop Linda Lee of the Wisconsin Episcopal Area. The Vice-President of the Board is Bishop Timothy Whitaker of the Florida Episcopal Area. Our General Secretary, Erin Hawkins, works with five racially/ethnically diverse associate general secretaries and other staff to manage the agency’s operations and services. The General Commission on Religion and Race works with United Methodists in five regional jurisdictions across the United States and with five racial/ethnic constituent groups (Asian American, Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino/Latina, Native American and Pacific Islander) to address their various concerns. Most of the 62 annual (regional) conferences in the United States also have conference commissions on Religion and Race with similar responsibilities, and they receive assistance in their work from the General Commission. Read more about our ministry Meet and contact our staff for assistance Other helpful sections of this site: |
