Tuesday’s Women’s Town Hall Meeting
One Heart
Common Consent
Conference
Stewardship
I believe the only way you get to have Zion… is that you have a small gathering in which a group of people (who are sufficiently contrite and humble and willing to be taught) gather together… And they work out all of the differences that exist between them so that the division, the backbiting, the jealousies, the clamor, and all of that wind up being resolved.
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Procedural Votes & Setup
The April 8th Town Hall began with procedural votes to establish meeting norms and invite broad participation.
Ally Bishop was elected by common consent to preside at the meeting and to conduct the business as was done in Joseph’s day.
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Discussion
The main discussion centered on concerns about the upcoming women’s conference, the legitimacy of reviewing past councils, emotional and spiritual responses, and calls for charity, discernment, and unity. Participants also proposed follow-up efforts to learn from previous women’s councils and improve shared understanding and process.
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Closing
The meeting closed with reflections on the spirit of peace that prevailed and a heartfelt prayer.
What’s next:
Ally will host a future Zoom to learn from experienced council members. Marie will circulate the 2023 women’s council guidelines document.
It requires your common consent by your deeds—not only to say, but to do.
It will not be achieved by control. It will not be achieved by coercion. It will not be achieved by force.
remember the past
Since 2015
This has been a decade of historic achievement, a decade of unbelievable progress. From where we began a decade ago to where we are now, it is as if we have climbed a mountain. But as it turns out, that mountain we’ve climbed to this point is a foothill to the mountain left yet to be climbed.
I am grateful for all of those who have and do participate. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of people who, behind the scenes, have been doing work that don’t get credit or recognition—but this work is impossible without their continued support, their continued labor, their continued effort.
communication is key to
Understanding
making a start
We invited everyone to prayerfully consider and comment on their main concerns surrounding the upcoming Women’s conference. Many reiterated concerns previously expressed by others, while some shared their own heartfelt impressions. Every voice matters. If you were unable to attend the April 8th Town Hall meeting but would like your voice to be included, you are warmly invited to share your thoughts. Please send any comments, concerns, or insights to be added to the meeting record—your perspective matters and will be included in the record.
Who was Invited
Husbands: Your voice matters. Come support, counsel, and contribute to the conversation.
All Others: Brothers were welcome to attend and listen, but only women voted.
Fulfilling Our responsibilities
determining Our goals
important things you should know
Questions And Answers
This meeting is being organized by women who love the Lord and seek to uphold His instructions regarding common consent and women’s councils. The authority to gather and act arises from the pattern the Lord has given—not through control, but through unity, consent, and righteous desires.
No, this does not affect the women’s conference scheduled for April 12th. That event will continue as planned, and the organizers of that conference are not obligated to adopt or implement the proposals discussed during the Common Consent gathering on April 8th. Our goal was to offer prayerfully considered recommendations—not mandates—in hopes of encouraging greater alignment with the Lord’s revealed pattern of common consent in future gatherings.
Yes! We want to hear your voice! After submitting your comments in the form below, we’ll add them to the meeting summary at the end of this page so that everyone’s voice, both women and men, may be considered.
That’s okay. You are still invited, still valued, and still heard. This is not about consensus at all costs, but about creating space for all perspectives to be respectfully considered and weighed before the Lord. Unity does not require uniformity.
Yes. Men are welcome and encouraged to attend and support their wives. We also invite husbands to counsel with their wives. However, in accordance with the Lord’s pattern, only women cast the final votes on procedural motions.
No. All women are welcome, whether or not you’ve served in or been part of a formal council. The Lord honors all who come with a sincere heart and a willingness to listen and contribute.
Post Meeting Participation
If you were not able to attend the meeting on April 8th, we invite you to submit your comments or concerns here so they may be added to the whole voice of the women who are interested and want to participate.
Overview of the Main
Concerns
In a spirit of humility and unity, we’ve invited voices from among the body of believers to share light and understanding on themes that matter deeply to us as a people. These conversations are meant to uplift, instruct, and bring us closer to Christ and to one another as we walk the path of common consent. We welcome your heart, your voice, and your presence as we learn together how to be of one heart and one mind in Him.
Lack of Transparency and Due Process
Women’s Councils Lacking Legitimacy
Arbitrary Rules and Procedural Inconsistencies
Lack of Male Inclusion for a Holy Order
And, if another dispute later arises from other women’s councils, and there is a need, call another conference of the women and resolve the dispute by the voice of the women’s conference, as often as need arises.
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