Category Archives: Mission u

From the President (July/August 2018)

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Shannon

Invite and Grow Summertime means longer, slower days. It means family picnics and vacations, time for spiritual growth and reflection and transformational education opportunities with Mission u. As women of God, our faith does not take a break. We may … Continue reading →

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Message From the Editor (May 2017)

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Tara Barnes

This issue supplements the new United Methodist Women geographical study: Missionary Conferences of The United Methodist Church in the United States by J. Ann Craig. The conferences covered in the book and this issue are the Red Bird Missionary Conference, … 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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Bright Lights (July/August 2016)

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Tara Barnes

Bluff Park United Methodist Church Holds Climate Justice Forum The United Methodist Women group at Bluff Park United Methodist Church in Hoover, Alabama, on Monday is holding a public forum on the topic of climate justice. Christ United Methodist Church … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (July/August 2016)

Posted on August 8, 2016 by mbcoudal

As summer arrives I am finishing my first year as a teacher of middle and high school students. It has not been easy, and I have discovered I have a lot to learn. It is thanks to my connection to … Continue reading →

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From the President (July/August 2016)

Posted on August 1, 2016 by umw2012

Full of Possibilities I can remember attending my first School of Christian Mission in Warrenburg, Missouri, hosted by Missouri West Conference United Methodist Women. I loved (and still love) learning and engaging with like-minded women whose purpose is to know … Continue reading →

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From the President (June 2016)

Posted on June 20, 2016 by umw2012

Let’s Choose Wisely Sometimes I pinch myself to see if my wonderful experience as the national president of United Methodist Women is real. I am beyond amazed at the wonderful work we are doing for women, children and youth around … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (February 2016)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by mbcoudal

“The map is not the territory.” This quote reminds me that while maps, like the ones in this issue, can be seen, there is more to a place and a person than meets the eye. We use our sense of … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (April 2015)

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Tara Barnes

He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! This month we celebrate Easter. When Jesus appeared to his disciples after the Resurrection, they didn’t recognize him. This month, look for Jesus in unexpected places, in maybe the least expected places. The best way to use this issue is to supplement … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (April 2015)

Posted on April 6, 2015 by ymoore2013

United Methodist Women foremothers learned early on that education was going to be a key factor if they were to be effective in answering God’s call to mission with women, children and youth. Their zeal for mission was certain, but it was soon … Continue reading →

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