Category Archives: Leadership

Bright Lights (October 2016)

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Tara Barnes

Business and Professional Women Selects Honoree Jane Swickard, local United Methodist Women president at Salem United Methodist Church in Newton, Kansas, named Woman of the Year by Newton Business and Professional Women Organization. Walk for Homeless Held in Rehoboth United … Continue reading →

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From the President (October 2016)

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Shannon

Purpose in United Methodist Women It is an honor and a privilege to introduce myself to you as your new president of the national organization of United Methodist Women. I am truly blessed to be writing this message. We are … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (October 2016)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Tara Barnes

Woman’s work has been defined for women throughout time. Women have also defied their assigned roles for as long as these roles have been assigned. As this month’s Bible study tells, Jesus trusted not only the voice of women but … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (September 2016)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Tara Barnes

I was baptized and raised United Methodist. I served as youth and lay delegate to annual conference and on the board of ordained ministry and conference communication commission. I’ve worked for United Methodist Women now for two General Conferences. I … Continue reading →

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Empowering Women in Uganda

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Tara Barnes

response senior correspondent the Rev. Paul Jeffrey visited Uganda earlier this year and spoke with some amazing women doing great things with United Methodist Women’s giving to A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial grant. The video accompanies the September 2015 … 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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