Category Archives: Young women

From the Editor (July/August 2014)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by ymoore2013

Welcome to the “Make It Happen” 2014 Assembly issue of response! This issue recaps that United Methodist Women quadrennial mountaintop experience with a view that compels us to “keep on keeping on” in God’s mission. My first Assembly was in 1990 in Kansas … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (June 2014)

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Tara Barnes

The June issue hit mailboxes right as most conferences are gearing up for Mission u: Learning Together for Transformation of the World. The United Methodist Women mission books being studied in 2014 are The Church and People With Disabilities, The Roma of Europe and How Is It With Your Soul? (all … Continue reading →

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From the President (June 2014)

Posted on June 16, 2014 by umw2012

Connect to Our Future! Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. —Romans 15:7 United Methodist Women, when we stand side by side we are stronger. We are God’s vessels to make this world a better … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (June 2014)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by ymoore2013

“So when they had come together, they asked him, ‘Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He replied, ‘It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. … Continue reading →

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New Poll Details Widespread Harassment Online, Especially on Facebook

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Tara Barnes

The June issue of response features an article on cyberbullying—recognizing it, reporting it, and not perpetuating it. The results of a poll measuring online harassment were released this week. The poll was conducted  by Rad Campaign, Lincoln Park Strategies and craigconnects. The following … Continue reading →

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The Right Fit: My Calling as a Deaconess

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Tara Barnes

by Jeanne Roe Smith Being a United Methodist deaconess has allowed me to integrate my calling to love, justice and service ministry within the university setting for the past 15 years. I did not come to this calling easily or … Continue reading →

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