Author Archives: Tara Barnes

About Tara Barnes

editor of response, the magazine of United Methodist Women.

News from response magazine

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Tara Barnes

Dear readers, For almost 150 years, women in the Methodist tradition have been organized for mission. And for as many years, these women have told their own story. As we look to the next 150 years, we are excited to … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (September 2018)

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Tara Barnes

For those of us called by our faith to work for justice, it’s been a hard summer. A hard year. There are days I’m afraid to read the news or unclasp my hands from prayer. The volume of worry and … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (August 2018)

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Tara Barnes

At 106 Marjorie Howard remains a lively source of inspiration United Methodist Women member Marjorie Howard in Charleston, South Carolina, celebrates her 106th birthday. Cornerstone Church women give back to the community United Methodist Women at Cornerstone United Methodist Church … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (July 2018)

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Tara Barnes

Immigration vigil on Newton Green opposes separation of children from parents Skylands District United Methodist Women Leadership Team in New Jersey co-sponsors a “Keep Families Together” vigil opposing family separation. Sharing the love of a good story Book clubs offer … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (July/August 2018)

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Tara Barnes

  While driving past a Wendy’s fast food restaurant recently, my 6-year-old son looked longingly out of his window and said, “Wendy’s has the best chicken nuggets. I wish we could eat there.” He wasn’t whining, but he was sad, … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (June 2018)

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tara Barnes

Dressings and blessings United Methodist Women at First United Methodist Church in Kaufman, Texas, host annual “Dressings and Blessings” salad luncheon to raise money for mission. Sorority celebrates “Finer Womanhood” Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in Suffolk, honors United Methodist Women … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (June 2018)

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Tara Barnes

More than once I’ve entered a Starbucks coffee shop, walked by the sign reading “restrooms for customers only,” and used the restroom without making a purchase. The only consequence I suffered was feeling a little guilty. Certainly no law enforcement … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (May 2018)

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Tara Barnes

United Methodist Women continue tradition of Election Day luncheons United Methodist Women at Grace United Methodist Church in Sykesville, Pennsylvania, host Election Day luncheon. Methodist women from around the globe descend on Columbus, hoping to leave lasting impact United Methodist … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (May 2018)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Tara Barnes

I recently listened to a podcast on food during the Great Depression. It was a lecture from Iowa State University professor Pamela Riney-Kehrberg (part of C-Span’s Lectures in History series). Two points stuck with me most: Widespread starvation wasn’t caused … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (April 2018)

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Tara Barnes

UMC Women’s groups from 3 churches join for charity thrift sale United Methodist Women from three Gainesville, Georgia, area United Methodist churches join forces for a multichurch thrift sale. A Green Thumb United Methodist Women member Alene Hamilton is celebrated … Continue reading →

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