What is "Ordain Women"?

http://ordainwomen.org/

Based on the principle of thoughtful, faith-affirming strategic action, Ordain Women aspires to create a space for Mormon women to articulate issues of gender inequality they may be hesitant to raise alone. As a group we intend to put ourselves in the public eye and call attention to the need for the ordination of Mormon women to the priesthood.

What is happening in October?

On Saturday, October 5th, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. we are going to meet at City Creek Park (110 N State Street Salt Lake City, Utah) and walk over the the Conference Center together. We will stand as a group of women, and male allies in the standby line in order to gain admittance to the Priesthood Session of the 183rd Semiannual General Conference of the Church. If we are admitted, we will celebrate this historical achievement by attending the Priesthood Session together.After we leave Priesthood session, we will reconvene at City Creek Park to speak to the public, including representatives of the media, about our experiences either attending Priesthood Session or being barred from attending. At this meeting, Ordain Women will make a public statement continuing our unequivocal call for complete equality and the ordination of Mormon women.

What are we raising money for? 

Many of our sisters are out of town and lack the funds to be able to join us. With your help, we can help these women come to Utah and join us in solidarity! 

Do you have Sky Miles, but no cash? 

Send an e-mail to travel.ordainwomen@gmail.com if you are interested in sponsoring a fellow sister.

I'm interested in receiving funding to attend the Priesthood Session, how do I apply? 

Please send an e-mail to travel.ordainwomen@gmail.com with the following information: 

1. Your Location
2. How much you would be able to contribute to pay for your own plane ticket
3. A short paragraph about why you would be interested in attending the Priesthood session of General Conference. 
After the fundraiser is over, we will select as many women as we can, however, funding will be limited and not all will be able to fund every applicant.
We would like to strongly encourage Mormon women of color to apply as well. 

Other Ways You Can Help

• Share this link on Facebook! 
  
• Learn more about our event at: http://ordainwomen.org/join-us-oct-5th-for-the-priesthood-session/
• If you are planning on attending, please remember to RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/607817682572297/