GEE RIVER DISTRICT – Hundreds of women from across southeastern Liberia gathered on Friday at Flanagan United Methodist High School in Gee River District for a regional conference organized by the United Methodist Women’s Organization.
By: Patience M. Jones, contributing writer
The gathering brought together delegates from several districts, including Borrobo, Nana Kru, Kru Coast, Sinoe, Cape Palmas, and Gee River. The women reaffirmed their commitment to the core values and teachings of the United Methodist Church and pledged to remain unified in their beliefs despite challenges within the broader denomination.
The one-day conference came in the wake of leadership changes and doctrinal tensions within the United Methodist Church, which have sparked division over theological and social issues in recent years.
With prayer, worship, and Bible study sessions, participants embraced the event as an opportunity to renew their faith and strengthen their collective voice.
“There was a powerful sense of God’s presence throughout the day,” one participant said. “This conference reminded us why we believe and who we are in Christ.”
Throughout the day, speakers and facilitators emphasized the importance of maintaining the church’s traditional teachings, particularly on the issue of marriage, which continues to be a point of contention within the global denomination.
The women reiterated their belief in the United Methodist doctrine that defines marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
As internal debates continue to unfold on a national and international level, the participants called for spiritual clarity and urged members across the districts to stand firm on biblical principles. Organizers described the conference as both a spiritual retreat and a call to action.
“Our mission is to go back into our communities as ambassadors of Christ, grounded in truth and love,” one organizer told the media. “We are not just here to worship, but to be strengthened and sent.”
The event also featured breakout sessions where attendees discussed the challenges they face as women of faith in a time of uncertainty. Many said the conference offered reassurance, fellowship, and a renewed sense of purpose.
By the end of the day, the women departed with a unified message of hope and conviction, pledging to uphold the core values of the United Methodist Church and serve as pillars of faith in their respective communities.
