Journey to Inclusiveness Campaign

The Journey to Inclusiveness exhibit is co-sponsored by GCORR, the United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women and the United Methodist Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns. More than 100 photographs, video and audio clips narrate the story of the Methodist journey toward racial-ethnic and gender inclusion.

The multimedia exhibit is designed to imitate going through a tunnel. It begins with stories of Methodism in the 1700s and concludes with present-day images that reflect how inclusiveness relates to the denomination’s four focal areas of ministry.

Visitors can watch video clips of racial-ethnic and female members sharing their hopes and struggles. They can also listen to audio clips of sermons, reflections and significant events in the life of the denomination, such as the moment the 1968 General Conference voted on the merger. Enclosed cases contain books, brochures, magazines and other materials focusing on women and minorities in the denomination.

Voluneteer MeOsha Bell shares her thoughts about the exhibit

View a slideshow of the exhibit panels.