Monthly Archives: March 2014

March Bright Lights

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Tara Barnes

17 groups for girls, women come together for empowering event United Methodist Women join other women’s group to celebrate International Women’s Day at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. United Methodist Women in Helena, Ark., host Lent event United … Continue reading →

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The Message of Maps

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Tara Barnes

Reading response editor Yvette Moore’s interview with Ward L. Kaiser, author of How Maps Change Things, made me think of an episode of The West Wing in which the White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg met with members of the fictional Organization … Continue reading →

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From the President (March 2014)

Posted on March 17, 2014 by umw2012

Give Thanks for Women Who Make History Women’s History Month is a perfect time for United Methodist Women members to recognize and celebrate the powerful women who have nurtured us along our faith journeys. This includes many mentors, roommates and sister-friends who have stepped in … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (March 2014)

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Tara Barnes

The 2014 theme of Women’s History Month is “Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” Know any women who fit this description? This month, Women’s History Month, find a way to honor the woman (or women) whose character, courage and commitment inspire you. Send her a card, leave her a note, bake … Continue reading →

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Speak at Assembly

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Tara Barnes

From the website: Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver a Saturday morning keynote address April 26 at United Methodist Women’s Assembly at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky., April 25-27. “Make It Happen” is the … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (March 2014)

Posted on March 3, 2014 by ymoore2013

As this issue of response goes to press, we give thanks to God for the life of Lois M. Dauway, head of United Methodist Women’s Christian social action section from 1994 to 2007 and interim chief officer of the organization in 2007. Ms. Dauway died … Continue reading →

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