Monthly Archives: October 2014

Bright Lights (October 2014)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tara Barnes

7 Photos: Harvest Home Dinner at Ankeny First United Methodist Church United Methodist Women at Ankeny First United Methodist Church in Ankeny, Iowa, host Harvest Home Dinner. Memorial United Methodist in Clovis Offers Book-themed Handmade Doll Outfits at Holiday Boutique … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (October 2014)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Tara Barnes

But he would withdraw to deserted places and pray. Luke 5:16 This issue of response calls us to sustain God’s creation—which includes ourselves. When was the last time you allowed yourself to be awed by something you didn’t understand? When was the last time you said farewell … Continue reading →

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From the President (October 2014)

Posted on October 14, 2014 by umw2012

Be the Leader Your Are “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (October 2014)

Posted on October 9, 2014 by ymoore2013

It’s October, but this issue goes to press as August closes out a long, warm season filled with hot racially charged incidents with disparate outcomes. In Arizona, white rancher Cliven Bundy and supporters forged an armed resistance in April when Bureau of Land … Continue reading →

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Congo Week: October 19-25

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Tara Barnes

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country rich with natural resources and human potential, yet both are being lost in an ongoing conflict to control the country’s natural wealth. War and related humanitarian crisis has killed more than 5 … Continue reading →

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Mollie Vickery

As many of you may know, October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Just recently a string of high-profile domestic violence cases have garnered lots of media attention. This illustrates … Continue reading →

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Domestic violence church team training

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Tara Barnes

Is your United Methodist conference ready to respond to domestic violence? October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The United Methodist Women Office of Child, Youth and Family Advocacy in partnership with United Methodist Men and the FaithTrust Institute are looking for conferences … Continue reading →

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