news Volume 10, Number 2 | Summer 2017 Speaking Out for Compassion United Methodist Women Program Advisory Group meets for its frst annual meeting By Tara Barnes M embers heard reports from General Secretary Harriett Jane Olson and National President Shannon Priddy as well as on the Legacy Fund, Mission Giving, deaconess and home missioner community and the upcoming Assembly in May 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. The meeting started with a viewing and discussion of parts of the documentary “13th,” a look at the U.S. prison system and how it and other systems to line with this welcoming reveals the country’s history make the actions of an theology are the Charter for of racial injustice. individual or an entire Racial Justice, Resolution In line with United Meth- community illegal. 3379: “Stop Criminalization odist Women’s historical “Immigration policies of Communities of Color work for racial justice, the are shaped more by fear in the U.S.,” Resolution program advisory group and stereotypes than by 3422: “Speaking Out for also spent time working evidence,” said Clara Ester, Compassion: Transforming on eliminating institutional national vice president, who the Context of Hate in the racism. The panel focused spoke on the criminalizing U.S.,” Resolution 3126: on the topics of the school of immigrants. “Two simple “Prejudice Against Muslims to prison pipeline, the crim- but powerful truths are that and Arabs in the USA” inalization of dissent, the immigrants are less likely and Resolution 6006: “Our criminalization of migrants to commit crimes than are Muslim Neighbors.” and the criminalization of native born U.S. citizens, and “As Methodists, as Arab, Muslim and South high rates of immigration women, there should be Asian communities. are associated with lower no equivocating,” said “Some examples of rates of violent and property Rosheuvel. “Our mandates criminalization are stop and crimes.” But these are not are extremely clear.” frisk, zero tolerance policies the messages we receive. The Program Advisory in schools, quality of life “Contact your legislators Group consists of the 25 policing, suspicionless and hold the legislative members of the board of surveillance of Muslims system accountable. Use directors, the fve United and mosques, mass United Methodist Women Methodist Women jurisdic- detention and deportation resources,” Ester said. tion presidents, a represen- of migrants and targeting of “Speak out on ending tative from each conference whistleblowers, journalists family detention. We must not already represented and protesters,” said visit migrants in detention. on the board of directors, Janis Rosheuvel, United Remember the Good representatives from United Methodist Women’s Samaritan: If I do not stop Methodist agencies and the executive for racial justice. to help this man, what will deaconess and home mis- Criminalization is the happen to him? That’s the sioner community and, with process of using the legal, question for us today.” voice but no vote, United social, political, media, Policies of The United Methodist Women regional United Methodist Women Left to right, Clara Ester, Deborah Williams, Janis Rasheuval and Kathy FitzJefferies at the frst meeting of the new quadrennial board. From the General Secretary Mission is God’s Work by Harriett Jane Olson W hat does it mean to be in mission? You might think that the answer to this question, which is so foundation- al for United Methodist Women, and indeed for the whole church, would be clear and unambig- uous. It turns out that this is not the case. We have mission statements, God with all your heart, theological articles and soul, mind and strength” documents, workplans through faith in Christ and and projects, many of to “love our neighbors which illustrate how as ourselves.” As United our interpretations and Methodist Women—as understandings lead us in disciples—we are called to different directions. live this out in action. As I participate in This is what we had various conversations in mind when we revised about mission, I am often the description of why reminded of orthodox we as United Methodist theologian Archbishop Women raise funds, in Anastasios Yannoulatos’ our proposed chang- formulation: mission is fol- es brought to General lowing the Holy Trinity into Conference 2012. Now we the world. The statement are charged to raise funds is evocative for many “for God’s mission in the reasons. First, it notes world,” continuing our that mission is God’s focus on women, children work—the fullness of God and youth (The Book of is engaged in reconcili- Discipline, 1903.5) . ation and redemption of Giving, praying, serv- the world. “In Christ God ing, advocating, support- was reconciling the world ing women in their devel- to himself … and entrust- opment as leaders—these ing to us the message of are all ways in which we reconciliation” (2 Corinthi- follow God into the world, ans 5:19). following Jesus’ example Second, the statement as we participate in God’s reminds us that we are own work of mission. This following God’s lead. As is our reason and what disciples, we follow the empowers us to turn our way that Jesus taught faith, hope and love into and lived. We hear and action on behalf of wom- respond to the cries of the en, children and youth needy, we call out injustice around the world. of religious and non-reli- gious people alike, and we Harriett Jane Olson is root ourselves in the core general secretary and CEO of of the message: to “love United Methodist Women. Harriett Jane Olson economic, criminal justice Methodist Church in (Continued on Page 2)
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news Volume 10 Number 2 | Summer 2017
Speaking Out for Compassion United Methodist Women Program Advisory Group meets for its first annual meeting By Tara Barnes
Members heard reports from General Secretary
Harriett Jane Olson and National President Shannon Priddy as well as on the Legacy Fund Mission Giving deaconess and home missioner community and the upcoming Assembly in May 2018 in Columbus Ohio The meeting started with a viewing and discussion of parts of the documentary ldquo13thrdquo a look at the US prison system and how it and other systems to line with this welcoming reveals the countryrsquos history make the actions of an theology are the Charter for of racial injustice individual or an entire Racial Justice Resolution
In line with United Meth- community illegal 3379 ldquoStop Criminalization odist Womenrsquos historical ldquoImmigration policies of Communities of Color work for racial justice the are shaped more by fear in the USrdquo Resolution program advisory group and stereotypes than by 3422 ldquoSpeaking Out for also spent time working evidencerdquo said Clara Ester Compassion Transforming on eliminating institutional national vice president who the Context of Hate in the racism The panel focused spoke on the criminalizing USrdquo Resolution 3126 on the topics of the school of immigrants ldquoTwo simple ldquoPrejudice Against Muslims to prison pipeline the crim- but powerful truths are that and Arabs in the USArdquo inalization of dissent the immigrants are less likely and Resolution 6006 ldquoOur criminalization of migrants to commit crimes than are Muslim Neighborsrdquo and the criminalization of native born US citizens and ldquoAs Methodists as Arab Muslim and South high rates of immigration women there should be Asian communities are associated with lower no equivocatingrdquo said
ldquoSome examples of rates of violent and property Rosheuvel ldquoOur mandates criminalization are stop and crimesrdquo But these are not are extremely clearrdquo frisk zero tolerance policies the messages we receive The Program Advisory in schools quality of life ldquoContact your legislators Group consists of the 25 policing suspicionless and hold the legislative members of the board of surveillance of Muslims system accountable Use directors the five United and mosques mass United Methodist Women Methodist Women jurisdicshydetention and deportation resourcesrdquo Ester said tion presidents a represenshyof migrants and targeting of ldquoSpeak out on ending tative from each conference whistleblowers journalists family detention We must not already represented and protestersrdquo said visit migrants in detention on the board of directors Janis Rosheuvel United Remember the Good representatives from United Methodist Womenrsquos Samaritan If I do not stop Methodist agencies and the executive for racial justice to help this man what will deaconess and home mis-
Criminalization is the happen to him Thatrsquos the sioner community and with process of using the legal question for us todayrdquo voice but no vote United social political media Policies of The United Methodist Women regional
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Left to right Clara Ester Deborah Williams Janis Rasheuval and Kathy FitzJefferies at the first meeting of the new quadrennial board
From the General Secretary
Mission is Godrsquos Work by Harriett Jane Olson
W hat does it mean to be in mission
You might think that the answer to this question which is so foundationshyal for United Methodist Women and indeed for the whole church would be clear and unambigshyuous It turns out that this is not the case We have mission statements God with all your heart theological articles and soul mind and strengthrdquo documents workplans through faith in Christ and and projects many of to ldquolove our neighbors which illustrate how as ourselvesrdquo As United our interpretations and Methodist Womenmdashas understandings lead us in disciplesmdashwe are called to different directions live this out in action
As I participate in This is what we had various conversations in mind when we revised about mission I am often the description of why reminded of orthodox we as United Methodist theologian Archbishop Women raise funds in Anastasios Yannoulatosrsquo our proposed changshyformulation mission is fol- es brought to General lowing the Holy Trinity into Conference 2012 Now we the world The statement are charged to raise funds is evocative for many ldquofor Godrsquos mission in the reasons First it notes worldrdquo continuing our that mission is Godrsquos focus on women children workmdashthe fullness of God and youth (The Book of is engaged in reconcili- Discipline 19035) ation and redemption of Giving praying servshythe world ldquoIn Christ God ing advocating support-was reconciling the world ing women in their develshyto himself hellip and entrust- opment as leadersmdashthese ing to us the message of are all ways in which we reconciliationrdquo (2 Corinthi- follow God into the world ans 519) following Jesusrsquo example
Second the statement as we participate in Godrsquos reminds us that we are own work of mission This following Godrsquos lead As is our reason and what disciples we follow the empowers us to turn our way that Jesus taught faith hope and love into and lived We hear and action on behalf of womshyrespond to the cries of the en children and youth needy we call out injustice around the world of religious and non-relishygious people alike and we Harriett Jane Olson is root ourselves in the core general secretary and CEO of of the message to ldquolove United Methodist Women
Harriett Jane Olson
economic criminal justice Methodist Church in (Continued on Page 2)
2 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
United Methodist Women is Part of the Global Conversation at Commission on the Status of Women by Tatiana Dwyer
A delegation of 22 women including United Methodshy
ist Women board and program advisory group members gathered in New York last March to attend the 61st session of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) This yearrsquos theme ldquoWomenrsquos Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Workrdquo consisted of panels workshops and dialogues on an array of topics affecting women globally from labor rights and mishygration to health care and survival in war regions
During the 10-day conshyference United Methodist Women delegates joined activists researchers policy makers and advoshycates for the opportunity to review progress idenshytify challenges set global standards and formulate policies to promote genshyder equality and womenrsquos empowerment throughout the world
United Methodist Womenrsquos global justice team works hard to develshyop an intensive and fruitful
PAG (Continued from Page 1) missionaries and represhysentatives of World Fedshyeration of Methodist and Uniting Church Women
Priddy challenged group members to invite new women into United Methodist leadership She also challenged them to put their visions to action
ldquoEach one of us has chosen United Methodshyist Women and no two reasons are the samerdquo said Priddy ldquoSo letrsquos go back to the basics Letrsquos
agenda for delegates with the goal of developing and nurturing leadership skills of women working on the grass-roots level by providing them with tools information and exposhysure to global issues and solutions From the positive feedback that the team has received from past delegates the goal is being met They return to their regions and communities and continue their efforts in creating a sustainable and peaceful world
As delegates get to know each other the most surprising and comforting
thing they learn of is their commonality According to Carol Burnett ldquoCSW introduced me to women in communities around the world working to do the same thing [I am] doing in East Biloxi Missmdashexshypanding opportunities for low-income women who are struggling to meet their needs and the needs of their childrenrdquo Moreover they realize that they are not alone ldquoDuring my particishypation at CSW I came to reshyalize that itrsquos not only me or particularly Zambia where therersquos poverty and injusshyticerdquo recalls Judith Daka
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United Methodist Women missionaries (left to right) Catherine Akale and Emma Cantor share a moment at the Program Advisory Group meeting in Columbus Ohio
practice radical hospi- It takes time and it takes tality Letrsquos invite women passion to build relation-to join It isnrsquot easy and it ship and community Letrsquos isnrsquot always comfortable get startedrdquo
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United Methodist Delegates assembled outside of the Church Center at the United Nations during Commission on the Status of Women 61
Being part of our delshyegation is a great learning opportunity ldquoIt was such a privilege to serve with women from across the world who are impacting their communities and our world by bringing attenshytion to the women and sometimes children who are left out of decision-makshyingrdquo says Kim Jenkins a CSW60 delegate from the United States ldquoThese women offered me new insight and understanding into the plight of impovershyished women across the globe and the difference they can make when they
In 2016 members increased their giving from 2015 by $79000 for a total of $1384552118 Money designated for Mission Giving was $1209822172
stand up together for their voices to be heardrdquo
As delegates women also connect and develop their ideas while witnessshying global governance firsthand as Jessie Cunshyningham a fellow CSW60 delegate from the United States attests ldquoThe CSW experience has raised my awareness of womenrsquos issues on a global scalerdquo
Many of our delegates have gone on to lead powshyerful and effective projects and initiatives oftentimes informed or inspired by their experiences and (Continued on Page 3)
Twenty-eight confershyences met or exceeded their pledge as did two jurisdictions
ldquoWe are at an amazing time in United Methodist
with designated and sup- Women history and plemental giving totaling presentrdquo said Priddy $174729946 ldquoWe have the opportunity
ldquoWe celebrate the giver to do more to be more each gift to missionrdquo said We have this time to Treasurer Martha Knight ldquoThis make United Methodist is true each and every dayrdquo
ldquoIn this particular time as those on the margins become more marginalized the minds and hearts of United Methodist Women members are fully enshygagedrdquo Knight said
Women our United Methodist Women
ldquoIf your dreams for United Methodist Women donrsquot scare you they arenrsquot big enoughrdquo
Tara Barnes is editor of response
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 3
connections made during CSW Keiko Saito became a champion for ending human trafficking in Japan and helped crowd fund a human trafficking preshyvention manga (Japanese comic book) thatrsquos been widely distributed
Justine Ngum Kwachu Kumche from Cameroon has partnered with her countryrsquos government to address the issue of child brides while Yuleida Patrishycia Alvarez Espejo is using her delegate experience to address womenrsquos health maternal and child health and sexual and reproducshytive health in Colombia
Many delegates have gone on to address wide audiences and take on leadership positions at reshynowned international orgashynizations on issues about which they are passionshyate Paola Cyment from Argentina helped organize the 2016 Association for Womenrsquos Rights in Develshyopment Forum and was invited by UN Women to represent migrant women at the 65th Committee on the Elimination of Discrimshyination Against Women session in Geneva
These are just a few examples of the impact the United Methodist Wom-en-CSW delegation experishyence has had on women all over the world who leave CSW and take all their new and advanced skills and knowledge home to spread to their commushynities Supporting these women and impacting their lives by giving them the opportunity to learn and grow and have their own platform goes a long way towards womenrsquos empowshyerment it builds peace and sustainability and ensures issues across borders are given the attention they need and the tools needed to overcome any challengshyes and obstacles
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United Methodist Women
Anesu Mhlanga Becomes Empower Women Global Champion
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Empower Women Global Champion and South African native Anesu Mhlanga addressing an audience at last yearrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
by Tatiana Dwyer of salary monitoring As a in women in Sub-Sashy gible solutions towards woman entrepreneur and haran Africa She also womenrsquos economic
nesu Mhlanga a 2016 United A Methodist Womshy
social justice advocate from Sub-Saharan Africa it was clear that Mhlanga
launched the tech startshyup GatherUP Fragments geared towards helping
empowermentrdquo Mhlanga also seeks to promote sustainable development
en Commission on the was in touch with the women entrepreneurs throughout Africa to end Status of Women dele- women of her community develop products with poverty and hunger and gate from South Africa and strived to give them lower production costs ensure gender parity was recently chosen as a voice While at CSW60 As an Empower Mhlanga has proven an Empower Women she delivered a speech Women Global Champishy that she makes the most Global Champion Out of on the topic of private on Mhlanga advocates out of any opportunity 4000 applicants from all equity and its link to for womenrsquos economic that she is given In the over the world Mhlanga women and sustainable empowerment throughshy spirit of a true business-was one of 170 to be seshy development out Africa She hopes woman she says ldquoWhatshylected for the prestigious Since her time as to change the rhetoric ever platform I donrsquot get UN Women program a United Methodist surrounding agribusiness offered I create through
Mhlanga came to Women CSW60 del- ldquofrom merely talking my businessesrdquo United CSW60 hoping to gain egate Mhlanga has about agriculture to Methodist Women is insight into global best not stopped working moving towards en- proud to have given practices to further the towards womenrsquos emshy terprise development Mhlanga the opportunity empowerment of women powerment and susshy finance solutions and to attend CSW60 and in her community She tainable development business and financial wishes her continued had already launched She is the founder and skills developmentrdquo she success in all her future The Family Earner Pro- executive chairwoman says as well as ldquobring endeavors gram a successful initiashy of Elah Capital a South all decision makers and tive focused on violence prevention for women
Africa-based private equity and advisory firm
captains of industry to the table both men and
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United
and girls who are victims committed to investing women and develop tan- Methodist Women
4 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Women Find Their Voices at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar
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Attendees at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City
Chang says at the event ldquothere is no assumption of majority and minority groupsrdquo The yearly change in venue in Asia expands the outreach to young women who would not ordinarily be able to attend such a seminar For US groups to emulate this diverse gathering the key says Chang would be ldquoan equal representation in number and power dynamics It might not
The women continue to connect with one another daily cheering each other on as they make and keep personal and social justice goals ldquoYoung onesrsquo leadership style is not from the top down but each one can raise her voice and lead anytime from anywhere and those who agree can be connected easily beyond languages national boundaries and cultural differences They see or
be easy in the US but sense that boundaries if it happened it would are less of a challenge be a very powerful than the older generations experience for all the seerdquo says Chang participantsrdquo
One gift from the Mary Beth Coudal is a women in attendance was contributing writer to United
Vietnam in February represented a diverse group of Asian women their social media savvy Methodist Women News
by Mary Beth Coudal
T hirty-four women ages 18 to 35 from 10 Asian
countries met in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from February 6ndash10 2017 to pray advocate and encourage one another on their ways to becoming peacemakers
The women along with Emma Cantor regional missionary Dr Quynh Nguyen global ministries missionary the Rev Dr Heasun Kim director of the Scranton Center in Seoul and Susie Johnson United Methodist Women policy executive visited local historical sites joined workshops on womenrsquos leadership and shared Bible studies in an event called ldquoBe a Peacemaker Social Issues in Viet Namrdquo
The aim of the annual gathering is to lift one another up ldquoEmpowering young women and all women in churches and communities has been a challenge in Asia where women are taught to be
submissive and quiet However women have a practical powerful and important role in the family community and church even without the titles Asian women need to find and raise their voices and learn what they can dordquo says the Rev Hikari Kokai Chang chief executive director of Wesley Foundation in Japan who co-organized the event with United Methodist Women
This is the 10th Asian Young Leadership Development Seminar and Chang says that the regionrsquos burgeoning economic and political power continues to make this seminarrsquos goal of social justice relevant and essential Micaela Cronin CEO of Hagar International an anti-trafficking organization in Afghanistan Cambodia and Vietnam led the keynote address on the long-term commitment to women and children who are on a journey of recovery from abuse
The gathering of women was truly diverse ldquoDiversity is a true blessing to celebrate Asian young ones are influenced by Western culture so that they donrsquot know or appreciate the blessings of Asian culturesrdquo The beauty of Asiarsquos diversity inspires the young women to learn the stories of their sisters and neighbors and share their own
The history of the reshygion in this case Vietshynam is shared at this annual event For many the history is a painful but hope-filled odyssey Through sharing truths new friendships prevail According to Chang many of the young women begin the gathering feeling shy but soon are laughing struggling to speak and understand a common language Despite barshyriers of language and culture they discover more in common than is different
Unlike in the US
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United Methodist Women policy executive Susie Johnson with some of the young women who attended the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in February
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 5
Women Trained for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
frontations between the two groups have led to a vicious cycle of violence leaving women and chilshydren most vulnerable
The aim of the peace dialogue and vocational training initiative is to help women from both groups to become visible in their work It also fosters capacity building and community leadership
ocrat
The
Rev
Bet
ty K
azad
i Mus
au
for self-determination particularly for Pygmy groups who have lived in the margins According to Manda Tubyangaliye Prishysca one of the programrsquos trainers the women
come together in sistershyhood to build community and work for the future of their families
Through educational and vocational programs like these women who once felt powerless in the face of discord are finding their voices and initiating positive change in their region
Mic
hel K
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etty
Kaz
adi M
usau
The Rev Betty Kazadi Musau is secretary of the Central Congo Conference of The United Methodshyist Church and health board chair of the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo Julia Chance is co-editor of United Methodist Women News
by the Rev Betty Kazadi women together for peace Musau with additional dialogue training in their reporting by Julia Chance communities to help ease
frictions between the two
F or two decades the mineral-rich eastern region of the Dem-
groups When participants expressed a desire for vocational training to
ic Republic of Con- develop skills and become go endured fighting and more self-reliant it was plunder by outside rebels added to the initiative the that left over 5 million dead following month between 1998 and 2003 Bantu and Pygmy strife alone More recently howshyever an inter-ethnic conflict between Bantu and Pygmy groups in the area has led to a humanitarian crisis deshyscribed as ldquocatastrophicrdquo by the United Nations
Last November United Methodist Women sponsored a womenrsquos
A United Methodist Women initiative in a conflict region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is teaching local women to become peace builders
empowerment initiative in Katanga province that brought Bantu and Pygmy
has a long history in the region Pygmies who are considered bush people have been marginalized and denied basic human services with thousands being displaced from their homes Tensions escalated when they began to deshymand equal rights Con-
Pygmy women learned to knit during vocational training and now sell their wares for income
6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
Cha
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Par
rott
Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
Lync
h
of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
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United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
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2 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
United Methodist Women is Part of the Global Conversation at Commission on the Status of Women by Tatiana Dwyer
A delegation of 22 women including United Methodshy
ist Women board and program advisory group members gathered in New York last March to attend the 61st session of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) This yearrsquos theme ldquoWomenrsquos Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Workrdquo consisted of panels workshops and dialogues on an array of topics affecting women globally from labor rights and mishygration to health care and survival in war regions
During the 10-day conshyference United Methodist Women delegates joined activists researchers policy makers and advoshycates for the opportunity to review progress idenshytify challenges set global standards and formulate policies to promote genshyder equality and womenrsquos empowerment throughout the world
United Methodist Womenrsquos global justice team works hard to develshyop an intensive and fruitful
PAG (Continued from Page 1) missionaries and represhysentatives of World Fedshyeration of Methodist and Uniting Church Women
Priddy challenged group members to invite new women into United Methodist leadership She also challenged them to put their visions to action
ldquoEach one of us has chosen United Methodshyist Women and no two reasons are the samerdquo said Priddy ldquoSo letrsquos go back to the basics Letrsquos
agenda for delegates with the goal of developing and nurturing leadership skills of women working on the grass-roots level by providing them with tools information and exposhysure to global issues and solutions From the positive feedback that the team has received from past delegates the goal is being met They return to their regions and communities and continue their efforts in creating a sustainable and peaceful world
As delegates get to know each other the most surprising and comforting
thing they learn of is their commonality According to Carol Burnett ldquoCSW introduced me to women in communities around the world working to do the same thing [I am] doing in East Biloxi Missmdashexshypanding opportunities for low-income women who are struggling to meet their needs and the needs of their childrenrdquo Moreover they realize that they are not alone ldquoDuring my particishypation at CSW I came to reshyalize that itrsquos not only me or particularly Zambia where therersquos poverty and injusshyticerdquo recalls Judith Daka
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United Methodist Women missionaries (left to right) Catherine Akale and Emma Cantor share a moment at the Program Advisory Group meeting in Columbus Ohio
practice radical hospi- It takes time and it takes tality Letrsquos invite women passion to build relation-to join It isnrsquot easy and it ship and community Letrsquos isnrsquot always comfortable get startedrdquo
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United Methodist Delegates assembled outside of the Church Center at the United Nations during Commission on the Status of Women 61
Being part of our delshyegation is a great learning opportunity ldquoIt was such a privilege to serve with women from across the world who are impacting their communities and our world by bringing attenshytion to the women and sometimes children who are left out of decision-makshyingrdquo says Kim Jenkins a CSW60 delegate from the United States ldquoThese women offered me new insight and understanding into the plight of impovershyished women across the globe and the difference they can make when they
In 2016 members increased their giving from 2015 by $79000 for a total of $1384552118 Money designated for Mission Giving was $1209822172
stand up together for their voices to be heardrdquo
As delegates women also connect and develop their ideas while witnessshying global governance firsthand as Jessie Cunshyningham a fellow CSW60 delegate from the United States attests ldquoThe CSW experience has raised my awareness of womenrsquos issues on a global scalerdquo
Many of our delegates have gone on to lead powshyerful and effective projects and initiatives oftentimes informed or inspired by their experiences and (Continued on Page 3)
Twenty-eight confershyences met or exceeded their pledge as did two jurisdictions
ldquoWe are at an amazing time in United Methodist
with designated and sup- Women history and plemental giving totaling presentrdquo said Priddy $174729946 ldquoWe have the opportunity
ldquoWe celebrate the giver to do more to be more each gift to missionrdquo said We have this time to Treasurer Martha Knight ldquoThis make United Methodist is true each and every dayrdquo
ldquoIn this particular time as those on the margins become more marginalized the minds and hearts of United Methodist Women members are fully enshygagedrdquo Knight said
Women our United Methodist Women
ldquoIf your dreams for United Methodist Women donrsquot scare you they arenrsquot big enoughrdquo
Tara Barnes is editor of response
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 3
connections made during CSW Keiko Saito became a champion for ending human trafficking in Japan and helped crowd fund a human trafficking preshyvention manga (Japanese comic book) thatrsquos been widely distributed
Justine Ngum Kwachu Kumche from Cameroon has partnered with her countryrsquos government to address the issue of child brides while Yuleida Patrishycia Alvarez Espejo is using her delegate experience to address womenrsquos health maternal and child health and sexual and reproducshytive health in Colombia
Many delegates have gone on to address wide audiences and take on leadership positions at reshynowned international orgashynizations on issues about which they are passionshyate Paola Cyment from Argentina helped organize the 2016 Association for Womenrsquos Rights in Develshyopment Forum and was invited by UN Women to represent migrant women at the 65th Committee on the Elimination of Discrimshyination Against Women session in Geneva
These are just a few examples of the impact the United Methodist Wom-en-CSW delegation experishyence has had on women all over the world who leave CSW and take all their new and advanced skills and knowledge home to spread to their commushynities Supporting these women and impacting their lives by giving them the opportunity to learn and grow and have their own platform goes a long way towards womenrsquos empowshyerment it builds peace and sustainability and ensures issues across borders are given the attention they need and the tools needed to overcome any challengshyes and obstacles
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United Methodist Women
Anesu Mhlanga Becomes Empower Women Global Champion
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Empower Women Global Champion and South African native Anesu Mhlanga addressing an audience at last yearrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
by Tatiana Dwyer of salary monitoring As a in women in Sub-Sashy gible solutions towards woman entrepreneur and haran Africa She also womenrsquos economic
nesu Mhlanga a 2016 United A Methodist Womshy
social justice advocate from Sub-Saharan Africa it was clear that Mhlanga
launched the tech startshyup GatherUP Fragments geared towards helping
empowermentrdquo Mhlanga also seeks to promote sustainable development
en Commission on the was in touch with the women entrepreneurs throughout Africa to end Status of Women dele- women of her community develop products with poverty and hunger and gate from South Africa and strived to give them lower production costs ensure gender parity was recently chosen as a voice While at CSW60 As an Empower Mhlanga has proven an Empower Women she delivered a speech Women Global Champishy that she makes the most Global Champion Out of on the topic of private on Mhlanga advocates out of any opportunity 4000 applicants from all equity and its link to for womenrsquos economic that she is given In the over the world Mhlanga women and sustainable empowerment throughshy spirit of a true business-was one of 170 to be seshy development out Africa She hopes woman she says ldquoWhatshylected for the prestigious Since her time as to change the rhetoric ever platform I donrsquot get UN Women program a United Methodist surrounding agribusiness offered I create through
Mhlanga came to Women CSW60 del- ldquofrom merely talking my businessesrdquo United CSW60 hoping to gain egate Mhlanga has about agriculture to Methodist Women is insight into global best not stopped working moving towards en- proud to have given practices to further the towards womenrsquos emshy terprise development Mhlanga the opportunity empowerment of women powerment and susshy finance solutions and to attend CSW60 and in her community She tainable development business and financial wishes her continued had already launched She is the founder and skills developmentrdquo she success in all her future The Family Earner Pro- executive chairwoman says as well as ldquobring endeavors gram a successful initiashy of Elah Capital a South all decision makers and tive focused on violence prevention for women
Africa-based private equity and advisory firm
captains of industry to the table both men and
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United
and girls who are victims committed to investing women and develop tan- Methodist Women
4 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Women Find Their Voices at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wo
men
Attendees at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City
Chang says at the event ldquothere is no assumption of majority and minority groupsrdquo The yearly change in venue in Asia expands the outreach to young women who would not ordinarily be able to attend such a seminar For US groups to emulate this diverse gathering the key says Chang would be ldquoan equal representation in number and power dynamics It might not
The women continue to connect with one another daily cheering each other on as they make and keep personal and social justice goals ldquoYoung onesrsquo leadership style is not from the top down but each one can raise her voice and lead anytime from anywhere and those who agree can be connected easily beyond languages national boundaries and cultural differences They see or
be easy in the US but sense that boundaries if it happened it would are less of a challenge be a very powerful than the older generations experience for all the seerdquo says Chang participantsrdquo
One gift from the Mary Beth Coudal is a women in attendance was contributing writer to United
Vietnam in February represented a diverse group of Asian women their social media savvy Methodist Women News
by Mary Beth Coudal
T hirty-four women ages 18 to 35 from 10 Asian
countries met in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from February 6ndash10 2017 to pray advocate and encourage one another on their ways to becoming peacemakers
The women along with Emma Cantor regional missionary Dr Quynh Nguyen global ministries missionary the Rev Dr Heasun Kim director of the Scranton Center in Seoul and Susie Johnson United Methodist Women policy executive visited local historical sites joined workshops on womenrsquos leadership and shared Bible studies in an event called ldquoBe a Peacemaker Social Issues in Viet Namrdquo
The aim of the annual gathering is to lift one another up ldquoEmpowering young women and all women in churches and communities has been a challenge in Asia where women are taught to be
submissive and quiet However women have a practical powerful and important role in the family community and church even without the titles Asian women need to find and raise their voices and learn what they can dordquo says the Rev Hikari Kokai Chang chief executive director of Wesley Foundation in Japan who co-organized the event with United Methodist Women
This is the 10th Asian Young Leadership Development Seminar and Chang says that the regionrsquos burgeoning economic and political power continues to make this seminarrsquos goal of social justice relevant and essential Micaela Cronin CEO of Hagar International an anti-trafficking organization in Afghanistan Cambodia and Vietnam led the keynote address on the long-term commitment to women and children who are on a journey of recovery from abuse
The gathering of women was truly diverse ldquoDiversity is a true blessing to celebrate Asian young ones are influenced by Western culture so that they donrsquot know or appreciate the blessings of Asian culturesrdquo The beauty of Asiarsquos diversity inspires the young women to learn the stories of their sisters and neighbors and share their own
The history of the reshygion in this case Vietshynam is shared at this annual event For many the history is a painful but hope-filled odyssey Through sharing truths new friendships prevail According to Chang many of the young women begin the gathering feeling shy but soon are laughing struggling to speak and understand a common language Despite barshyriers of language and culture they discover more in common than is different
Unlike in the US
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ted
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Wo
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United Methodist Women policy executive Susie Johnson with some of the young women who attended the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in February
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 5
Women Trained for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
frontations between the two groups have led to a vicious cycle of violence leaving women and chilshydren most vulnerable
The aim of the peace dialogue and vocational training initiative is to help women from both groups to become visible in their work It also fosters capacity building and community leadership
ocrat
The
Rev
Bet
ty K
azad
i Mus
au
for self-determination particularly for Pygmy groups who have lived in the margins According to Manda Tubyangaliye Prishysca one of the programrsquos trainers the women
come together in sistershyhood to build community and work for the future of their families
Through educational and vocational programs like these women who once felt powerless in the face of discord are finding their voices and initiating positive change in their region
Mic
hel K
ong
a T
he R
ev B
etty
Kaz
adi M
usau
The Rev Betty Kazadi Musau is secretary of the Central Congo Conference of The United Methodshyist Church and health board chair of the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo Julia Chance is co-editor of United Methodist Women News
by the Rev Betty Kazadi women together for peace Musau with additional dialogue training in their reporting by Julia Chance communities to help ease
frictions between the two
F or two decades the mineral-rich eastern region of the Dem-
groups When participants expressed a desire for vocational training to
ic Republic of Con- develop skills and become go endured fighting and more self-reliant it was plunder by outside rebels added to the initiative the that left over 5 million dead following month between 1998 and 2003 Bantu and Pygmy strife alone More recently howshyever an inter-ethnic conflict between Bantu and Pygmy groups in the area has led to a humanitarian crisis deshyscribed as ldquocatastrophicrdquo by the United Nations
Last November United Methodist Women sponsored a womenrsquos
A United Methodist Women initiative in a conflict region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is teaching local women to become peace builders
empowerment initiative in Katanga province that brought Bantu and Pygmy
has a long history in the region Pygmies who are considered bush people have been marginalized and denied basic human services with thousands being displaced from their homes Tensions escalated when they began to deshymand equal rights Con-
Pygmy women learned to knit during vocational training and now sell their wares for income
6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
Cha
rles
Par
rott
Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
Lync
h
of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
-
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
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connections made during CSW Keiko Saito became a champion for ending human trafficking in Japan and helped crowd fund a human trafficking preshyvention manga (Japanese comic book) thatrsquos been widely distributed
Justine Ngum Kwachu Kumche from Cameroon has partnered with her countryrsquos government to address the issue of child brides while Yuleida Patrishycia Alvarez Espejo is using her delegate experience to address womenrsquos health maternal and child health and sexual and reproducshytive health in Colombia
Many delegates have gone on to address wide audiences and take on leadership positions at reshynowned international orgashynizations on issues about which they are passionshyate Paola Cyment from Argentina helped organize the 2016 Association for Womenrsquos Rights in Develshyopment Forum and was invited by UN Women to represent migrant women at the 65th Committee on the Elimination of Discrimshyination Against Women session in Geneva
These are just a few examples of the impact the United Methodist Wom-en-CSW delegation experishyence has had on women all over the world who leave CSW and take all their new and advanced skills and knowledge home to spread to their commushynities Supporting these women and impacting their lives by giving them the opportunity to learn and grow and have their own platform goes a long way towards womenrsquos empowshyerment it builds peace and sustainability and ensures issues across borders are given the attention they need and the tools needed to overcome any challengshyes and obstacles
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United Methodist Women
Anesu Mhlanga Becomes Empower Women Global Champion
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wo
men
Empower Women Global Champion and South African native Anesu Mhlanga addressing an audience at last yearrsquos Commission on the Status of Women
by Tatiana Dwyer of salary monitoring As a in women in Sub-Sashy gible solutions towards woman entrepreneur and haran Africa She also womenrsquos economic
nesu Mhlanga a 2016 United A Methodist Womshy
social justice advocate from Sub-Saharan Africa it was clear that Mhlanga
launched the tech startshyup GatherUP Fragments geared towards helping
empowermentrdquo Mhlanga also seeks to promote sustainable development
en Commission on the was in touch with the women entrepreneurs throughout Africa to end Status of Women dele- women of her community develop products with poverty and hunger and gate from South Africa and strived to give them lower production costs ensure gender parity was recently chosen as a voice While at CSW60 As an Empower Mhlanga has proven an Empower Women she delivered a speech Women Global Champishy that she makes the most Global Champion Out of on the topic of private on Mhlanga advocates out of any opportunity 4000 applicants from all equity and its link to for womenrsquos economic that she is given In the over the world Mhlanga women and sustainable empowerment throughshy spirit of a true business-was one of 170 to be seshy development out Africa She hopes woman she says ldquoWhatshylected for the prestigious Since her time as to change the rhetoric ever platform I donrsquot get UN Women program a United Methodist surrounding agribusiness offered I create through
Mhlanga came to Women CSW60 del- ldquofrom merely talking my businessesrdquo United CSW60 hoping to gain egate Mhlanga has about agriculture to Methodist Women is insight into global best not stopped working moving towards en- proud to have given practices to further the towards womenrsquos emshy terprise development Mhlanga the opportunity empowerment of women powerment and susshy finance solutions and to attend CSW60 and in her community She tainable development business and financial wishes her continued had already launched She is the founder and skills developmentrdquo she success in all her future The Family Earner Pro- executive chairwoman says as well as ldquobring endeavors gram a successful initiashy of Elah Capital a South all decision makers and tive focused on violence prevention for women
Africa-based private equity and advisory firm
captains of industry to the table both men and
Tatiana Dwyer is the executive for global justice at United
and girls who are victims committed to investing women and develop tan- Methodist Women
4 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Women Find Their Voices at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wo
men
Attendees at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City
Chang says at the event ldquothere is no assumption of majority and minority groupsrdquo The yearly change in venue in Asia expands the outreach to young women who would not ordinarily be able to attend such a seminar For US groups to emulate this diverse gathering the key says Chang would be ldquoan equal representation in number and power dynamics It might not
The women continue to connect with one another daily cheering each other on as they make and keep personal and social justice goals ldquoYoung onesrsquo leadership style is not from the top down but each one can raise her voice and lead anytime from anywhere and those who agree can be connected easily beyond languages national boundaries and cultural differences They see or
be easy in the US but sense that boundaries if it happened it would are less of a challenge be a very powerful than the older generations experience for all the seerdquo says Chang participantsrdquo
One gift from the Mary Beth Coudal is a women in attendance was contributing writer to United
Vietnam in February represented a diverse group of Asian women their social media savvy Methodist Women News
by Mary Beth Coudal
T hirty-four women ages 18 to 35 from 10 Asian
countries met in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from February 6ndash10 2017 to pray advocate and encourage one another on their ways to becoming peacemakers
The women along with Emma Cantor regional missionary Dr Quynh Nguyen global ministries missionary the Rev Dr Heasun Kim director of the Scranton Center in Seoul and Susie Johnson United Methodist Women policy executive visited local historical sites joined workshops on womenrsquos leadership and shared Bible studies in an event called ldquoBe a Peacemaker Social Issues in Viet Namrdquo
The aim of the annual gathering is to lift one another up ldquoEmpowering young women and all women in churches and communities has been a challenge in Asia where women are taught to be
submissive and quiet However women have a practical powerful and important role in the family community and church even without the titles Asian women need to find and raise their voices and learn what they can dordquo says the Rev Hikari Kokai Chang chief executive director of Wesley Foundation in Japan who co-organized the event with United Methodist Women
This is the 10th Asian Young Leadership Development Seminar and Chang says that the regionrsquos burgeoning economic and political power continues to make this seminarrsquos goal of social justice relevant and essential Micaela Cronin CEO of Hagar International an anti-trafficking organization in Afghanistan Cambodia and Vietnam led the keynote address on the long-term commitment to women and children who are on a journey of recovery from abuse
The gathering of women was truly diverse ldquoDiversity is a true blessing to celebrate Asian young ones are influenced by Western culture so that they donrsquot know or appreciate the blessings of Asian culturesrdquo The beauty of Asiarsquos diversity inspires the young women to learn the stories of their sisters and neighbors and share their own
The history of the reshygion in this case Vietshynam is shared at this annual event For many the history is a painful but hope-filled odyssey Through sharing truths new friendships prevail According to Chang many of the young women begin the gathering feeling shy but soon are laughing struggling to speak and understand a common language Despite barshyriers of language and culture they discover more in common than is different
Unlike in the US
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wo
men
United Methodist Women policy executive Susie Johnson with some of the young women who attended the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in February
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 5
Women Trained for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
frontations between the two groups have led to a vicious cycle of violence leaving women and chilshydren most vulnerable
The aim of the peace dialogue and vocational training initiative is to help women from both groups to become visible in their work It also fosters capacity building and community leadership
ocrat
The
Rev
Bet
ty K
azad
i Mus
au
for self-determination particularly for Pygmy groups who have lived in the margins According to Manda Tubyangaliye Prishysca one of the programrsquos trainers the women
come together in sistershyhood to build community and work for the future of their families
Through educational and vocational programs like these women who once felt powerless in the face of discord are finding their voices and initiating positive change in their region
Mic
hel K
ong
a T
he R
ev B
etty
Kaz
adi M
usau
The Rev Betty Kazadi Musau is secretary of the Central Congo Conference of The United Methodshyist Church and health board chair of the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo Julia Chance is co-editor of United Methodist Women News
by the Rev Betty Kazadi women together for peace Musau with additional dialogue training in their reporting by Julia Chance communities to help ease
frictions between the two
F or two decades the mineral-rich eastern region of the Dem-
groups When participants expressed a desire for vocational training to
ic Republic of Con- develop skills and become go endured fighting and more self-reliant it was plunder by outside rebels added to the initiative the that left over 5 million dead following month between 1998 and 2003 Bantu and Pygmy strife alone More recently howshyever an inter-ethnic conflict between Bantu and Pygmy groups in the area has led to a humanitarian crisis deshyscribed as ldquocatastrophicrdquo by the United Nations
Last November United Methodist Women sponsored a womenrsquos
A United Methodist Women initiative in a conflict region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is teaching local women to become peace builders
empowerment initiative in Katanga province that brought Bantu and Pygmy
has a long history in the region Pygmies who are considered bush people have been marginalized and denied basic human services with thousands being displaced from their homes Tensions escalated when they began to deshymand equal rights Con-
Pygmy women learned to knit during vocational training and now sell their wares for income
6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
Cha
rles
Par
rott
Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
Lync
h
of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
-
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
This clever exhibit using sturdy cord and miniature clothespins is a great way to share A Living Timeline stoshyries at your unit events or church
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
Subscriptions
For subscription inquiries call 1-800-305-9857
To unsubscribe email csumwmissionresourcesorg
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
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Customer service 8 am to 6 pm EST Monday-Friday Phone 1-800-305-9857 (toll-free) Fax 1-770-280-0061
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1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
4 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Women Find Their Voices at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wo
men
Attendees at the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City
Chang says at the event ldquothere is no assumption of majority and minority groupsrdquo The yearly change in venue in Asia expands the outreach to young women who would not ordinarily be able to attend such a seminar For US groups to emulate this diverse gathering the key says Chang would be ldquoan equal representation in number and power dynamics It might not
The women continue to connect with one another daily cheering each other on as they make and keep personal and social justice goals ldquoYoung onesrsquo leadership style is not from the top down but each one can raise her voice and lead anytime from anywhere and those who agree can be connected easily beyond languages national boundaries and cultural differences They see or
be easy in the US but sense that boundaries if it happened it would are less of a challenge be a very powerful than the older generations experience for all the seerdquo says Chang participantsrdquo
One gift from the Mary Beth Coudal is a women in attendance was contributing writer to United
Vietnam in February represented a diverse group of Asian women their social media savvy Methodist Women News
by Mary Beth Coudal
T hirty-four women ages 18 to 35 from 10 Asian
countries met in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam from February 6ndash10 2017 to pray advocate and encourage one another on their ways to becoming peacemakers
The women along with Emma Cantor regional missionary Dr Quynh Nguyen global ministries missionary the Rev Dr Heasun Kim director of the Scranton Center in Seoul and Susie Johnson United Methodist Women policy executive visited local historical sites joined workshops on womenrsquos leadership and shared Bible studies in an event called ldquoBe a Peacemaker Social Issues in Viet Namrdquo
The aim of the annual gathering is to lift one another up ldquoEmpowering young women and all women in churches and communities has been a challenge in Asia where women are taught to be
submissive and quiet However women have a practical powerful and important role in the family community and church even without the titles Asian women need to find and raise their voices and learn what they can dordquo says the Rev Hikari Kokai Chang chief executive director of Wesley Foundation in Japan who co-organized the event with United Methodist Women
This is the 10th Asian Young Leadership Development Seminar and Chang says that the regionrsquos burgeoning economic and political power continues to make this seminarrsquos goal of social justice relevant and essential Micaela Cronin CEO of Hagar International an anti-trafficking organization in Afghanistan Cambodia and Vietnam led the keynote address on the long-term commitment to women and children who are on a journey of recovery from abuse
The gathering of women was truly diverse ldquoDiversity is a true blessing to celebrate Asian young ones are influenced by Western culture so that they donrsquot know or appreciate the blessings of Asian culturesrdquo The beauty of Asiarsquos diversity inspires the young women to learn the stories of their sisters and neighbors and share their own
The history of the reshygion in this case Vietshynam is shared at this annual event For many the history is a painful but hope-filled odyssey Through sharing truths new friendships prevail According to Chang many of the young women begin the gathering feeling shy but soon are laughing struggling to speak and understand a common language Despite barshyriers of language and culture they discover more in common than is different
Unlike in the US
Uni
ted
Met
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United Methodist Women policy executive Susie Johnson with some of the young women who attended the Asian Young Womenrsquos Leadership Development Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam in February
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 5
Women Trained for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
frontations between the two groups have led to a vicious cycle of violence leaving women and chilshydren most vulnerable
The aim of the peace dialogue and vocational training initiative is to help women from both groups to become visible in their work It also fosters capacity building and community leadership
ocrat
The
Rev
Bet
ty K
azad
i Mus
au
for self-determination particularly for Pygmy groups who have lived in the margins According to Manda Tubyangaliye Prishysca one of the programrsquos trainers the women
come together in sistershyhood to build community and work for the future of their families
Through educational and vocational programs like these women who once felt powerless in the face of discord are finding their voices and initiating positive change in their region
Mic
hel K
ong
a T
he R
ev B
etty
Kaz
adi M
usau
The Rev Betty Kazadi Musau is secretary of the Central Congo Conference of The United Methodshyist Church and health board chair of the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo Julia Chance is co-editor of United Methodist Women News
by the Rev Betty Kazadi women together for peace Musau with additional dialogue training in their reporting by Julia Chance communities to help ease
frictions between the two
F or two decades the mineral-rich eastern region of the Dem-
groups When participants expressed a desire for vocational training to
ic Republic of Con- develop skills and become go endured fighting and more self-reliant it was plunder by outside rebels added to the initiative the that left over 5 million dead following month between 1998 and 2003 Bantu and Pygmy strife alone More recently howshyever an inter-ethnic conflict between Bantu and Pygmy groups in the area has led to a humanitarian crisis deshyscribed as ldquocatastrophicrdquo by the United Nations
Last November United Methodist Women sponsored a womenrsquos
A United Methodist Women initiative in a conflict region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is teaching local women to become peace builders
empowerment initiative in Katanga province that brought Bantu and Pygmy
has a long history in the region Pygmies who are considered bush people have been marginalized and denied basic human services with thousands being displaced from their homes Tensions escalated when they began to deshymand equal rights Con-
Pygmy women learned to knit during vocational training and now sell their wares for income
6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
Cha
rles
Par
rott
Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
Lync
h
of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
-
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
This clever exhibit using sturdy cord and miniature clothespins is a great way to share A Living Timeline stoshyries at your unit events or church
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
Subscriptions
For subscription inquiries call 1-800-305-9857
To unsubscribe email csumwmissionresourcesorg
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
Uni
ted
Met
hod
ist
Wom
en
Mis
sion
Res
ourc
es
1650
Blu
egra
ss L
akes
Par
kway
Alp
hare
tta
GA
300
04
United Methodist Women Mission Resources wwwumwmissionresourcesorg
Customer service 8 am to 6 pm EST Monday-Friday Phone 1-800-305-9857 (toll-free) Fax 1-770-280-0061
E-mail csumwmissionresourcesorg Mail United Methodist Women Mission Resources
1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 5
Women Trained for Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo
frontations between the two groups have led to a vicious cycle of violence leaving women and chilshydren most vulnerable
The aim of the peace dialogue and vocational training initiative is to help women from both groups to become visible in their work It also fosters capacity building and community leadership
ocrat
The
Rev
Bet
ty K
azad
i Mus
au
for self-determination particularly for Pygmy groups who have lived in the margins According to Manda Tubyangaliye Prishysca one of the programrsquos trainers the women
come together in sistershyhood to build community and work for the future of their families
Through educational and vocational programs like these women who once felt powerless in the face of discord are finding their voices and initiating positive change in their region
Mic
hel K
ong
a T
he R
ev B
etty
Kaz
adi M
usau
The Rev Betty Kazadi Musau is secretary of the Central Congo Conference of The United Methodshyist Church and health board chair of the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of Congo Julia Chance is co-editor of United Methodist Women News
by the Rev Betty Kazadi women together for peace Musau with additional dialogue training in their reporting by Julia Chance communities to help ease
frictions between the two
F or two decades the mineral-rich eastern region of the Dem-
groups When participants expressed a desire for vocational training to
ic Republic of Con- develop skills and become go endured fighting and more self-reliant it was plunder by outside rebels added to the initiative the that left over 5 million dead following month between 1998 and 2003 Bantu and Pygmy strife alone More recently howshyever an inter-ethnic conflict between Bantu and Pygmy groups in the area has led to a humanitarian crisis deshyscribed as ldquocatastrophicrdquo by the United Nations
Last November United Methodist Women sponsored a womenrsquos
A United Methodist Women initiative in a conflict region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is teaching local women to become peace builders
empowerment initiative in Katanga province that brought Bantu and Pygmy
has a long history in the region Pygmies who are considered bush people have been marginalized and denied basic human services with thousands being displaced from their homes Tensions escalated when they began to deshymand equal rights Con-
Pygmy women learned to knit during vocational training and now sell their wares for income
6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
Cha
rles
Par
rott
Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
Lync
h
of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
-
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
This clever exhibit using sturdy cord and miniature clothespins is a great way to share A Living Timeline stoshyries at your unit events or church
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
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Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
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6 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
Gracious Acts
A Sewing Ministry that Honors Loss by Joy Lynch
M agnolia Road United Methodist
Church in Pemberton NJ is proud to have the United Methodist Women Sewing Ministries start a project with Virtua Hospital for an Angel Gown Ministry This project is for ldquosleeping babiesrdquo or more specifically babies born without a heartbeat
Faith Parrott is the lead seamstress on this project She lost her baby at 16 weeks over 26 years ago and still feels the pain of that loss There is nothing more devastating than to lose your baby before itrsquos born The United Methodist Women sewing team has joined efforts with Ann Coyle Director of Palliative Care for Virtua Health Ann had requested seamstresses that could sew baby gowns out of donated wedding dresses The United Methodist Women sewing team saw the need and knew this was a calling for them They immediately agreed to initiate this project It was named From Wedding Dreams to Angel Wings
Wedding gowns are donated then carefully taken apart and beautiful gowns are made for baby boys and baby girls that are born ldquosleepingrdquo This is such a tragic situation so to make a beautiful outfit to help these parents is the least we
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Members of United Methodist Women sewing ministry at Magnolia Road United Methodist Church include from left to right Siobhan Thompson Ann Coyle Joy Haines Janice Fulmer and Faith Parrott
gowns Some have own pain Often during of the sewing team experienced a loss of sewing sessions we has also experienced pregnancy as well and have women who come the pain of losing a giving their gown is a to share their story of pregnancy and sewing way of helping their loss Each member these gowns is their way
Joy
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of mending their own hearts while making beautiful outfits for these sleeping angels
We take photos of each gown and of the angel gown made from it so each bride can see the beauty from her dress This sewing ministry has also made hand-sewn quilts They have given these quilts to several cancer patients Ten quilts were sent to a missionary in Africa for distribution to women and children These seamstresses sew with much love and dedication to our Lord sewing each stitch with love We invite anyone to join us
Joy Lynch is president for United Methodist Women Capital District and a member of Magnolia Road United Methodist Church United Methodist Women in Pemberton NJ
can do There is also a healing for many brides that have donated their Baby garments made by the Angel Gown Ministry
Have an interesting story for Gracious Acts Contact United Methodist Women News co-editor Julia Chance Jchanceunitedmethodistwomenorg
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United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
This clever exhibit using sturdy cord and miniature clothespins is a great way to share A Living Timeline stoshyries at your unit events or church
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
Subscriptions
For subscription inquiries call 1-800-305-9857
To unsubscribe email csumwmissionresourcesorg
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
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United Methodist Women Mission Resources wwwumwmissionresourcesorg
Customer service 8 am to 6 pm EST Monday-Friday Phone 1-800-305-9857 (toll-free) Fax 1-770-280-0061
E-mail csumwmissionresourcesorg Mail United Methodist Women Mission Resources
1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
-
United Methodist Women news Summer 2017 | 7
Our Living Timeline Records Our Stories for Generations to Come by Anissa New-Walker
W e know the stories of United Methshy
odist Women foremothers Isabella Thoburn Clara Swain Rose Catchings Estelle Haskins Sallie Sawyer and many others who laid the foundation for mission today The work that we are engaged in now will be the stories that future members will draw from for information and inspiration as they move least of us by training local One way to share our unitedmethodistwomen your living timelines our organization forward police officers to do the accomplishments as we orglivingtimeline In nationally by posting In the next few years lead- same It was amazing And celebrate our upcoming the second meeting them on the projectrsquos ing up to our 150th anni- it is a prime example of the 150th anniversary is for use the stories to make Facebook page found versary celebration we types of endeavors that we members to become living timelines Be at wwwfacebookcom want to learn more about want to document as we involved in Our Stories creative Use artwork and ourstorieslivingtimeline or you our members and move forward A Living Timeline It is photos write an essay ourstorieslivingtimeline the many ways in which United Methodist the perfect do-it-yourself present your timeline as where thousands of you are currently working Women members in my project for local units a scrapbook or include followers can experience to change and shape own life like my aunt to do together Why not video or audio recordings them By doing this the lives of women chil- Bonnie and my good dedicate a unit meeting After developing yoursquore not only helping dren and youth friends Inelle Bagwell or two toward the your living timelines United Methodist Women
United Methodist and Patricia Clark purpose of collecting share them at church to spread the word about Women units circles and were instrumental in stories and creating living or ask your conference the progress we make in members already share my educational and timelines communication our communities down their work and successes occupational development In the first meeting coordinator to share the street and around in response magazine Inelle and Pat asked me divide the unit into groups them in your conference the world yoursquore also and here in United to sit on the board of of two or three members newsletter or website continuing our legacy in Methodist Women News directors at the Scarritt- and interview each Ask the organizers of a meaningful way for but there are so many Bennett Center an other using the sample your conferencersquos annual future generations more stories to be told experience that broadened questions provided in fall meeting to create a
We hear snippets of my understanding of how Our Stories A Living space where all living Anissa New-Walker is an
amazing feats and bold nonprofits operate Both Timeline DIY Guide found timelines throughout integrated marketing strategist moves made by members women cheered me on in on the United Methodist your conference can be consultant for United Methodist in passing when we attend my professional life and Women website www shared Then display Women an annual conference in the benefits of going fall meeting Mission u back to school for my Leadership Development masterrsquos degree My aunt Days or other events but and friends mentored by Mission u 2017 we donrsquot always record gently pushing a younger them For instance after generation into leadership
G row in your faith meet new neighbors and learn about the world God so a workshop at Assembly roles These are stories that loves at Mission u 2017 Mission u brings together women men youth 2014 I was told about need to be told too and children for dynamic worship community building and engaging a unit that was so well What stories do you study that explores the implications of our Christian faith in todayrsquos world versed and trained in feel need to be lifted up recognizing human Did a member in your The 2017 Mission u studies are trafficking that the local local unit start a soup Spiritual GrowthmdashLiving as a Covenant Community police department asked kitchen Did another start Issue StudymdashClimate Justice them to train the officers a youth group or mentoring Geographic StudymdashMissionary Conferences of in ways to identify and program for teenage girls in The United Methodist Church stop human trafficking in your community Do you their community It was a know members who work Prepare to turn your faith hope and love into action Attend a Mission u near you powerful story of women for immigration reform or Go to wwwunitedmethodistwomenorgmission u steadfast in faith following environmental justice We Jesusrsquo call to lift up the want to know about them
This clever exhibit using sturdy cord and miniature clothespins is a great way to share A Living Timeline stoshyries at your unit events or church
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
Subscriptions
For subscription inquiries call 1-800-305-9857
To unsubscribe email csumwmissionresourcesorg
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
Uni
ted
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United Methodist Women Mission Resources wwwumwmissionresourcesorg
Customer service 8 am to 6 pm EST Monday-Friday Phone 1-800-305-9857 (toll-free) Fax 1-770-280-0061
E-mail csumwmissionresourcesorg Mail United Methodist Women Mission Resources
1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
news
8 | Summer 2017 United Methodist Women news
1860 1865 1870 1875 1880 1885 1890 1895 1900 1905 1910 1915 1920 1925 1930 1935 1940 Mission Resources RACIAL JUSTICE TIMELINE Important Moments of Racial Justice History
in the United States and United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women News is published quarterly by United Methodist Women 475 Riverside Drive Room 1501 New York NY 10115
Material from this newsletter may be reproduced without adaptation for noncommercial purposes provided the following notice appears with the excerpted material From United Methodist Women News Vol 10 No 2 (2017) Used by permission
Subscriptions
For subscription inquiries call 1-800-305-9857
To unsubscribe email csumwmissionresourcesorg
POSTMASTER
Send address changes to United Methodist Women News United Methodist Women Mission Resources 1650 Bluegrass Lakes Parkway Alpharetta GA 30004
Submit stories and photos to co-editors Julia Chance and Praveena Balasundaram at emails or address listed above
2017 Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Evy McDonald Participantrsquos Guide elmira Nazombe
This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about Godrsquos character and eternal love for us It will enhance your understanding of how God works with us in us and through us $1000 English (M3291) Standard Print Edition Spanish (M3292) The United Methodist Women Racial Justice Timeline Korean (M3293) English (M5184) Free with shipping and handling $1300 English Large Print Edition (M3306) From its beginnings United Methodist Women has tried to build a $535 Kindle English community and social order without racial barriers as this timeline
shows Racial justice is an ongoing focus of United Methodist Women mission as members work to promote racial justice in the United States and around the world
United Methodist Women Program Book 2017ndash2018 Sacred Spaces Encounters with God and Neighbor 2017-2018 $1000 English (3301) Spanish (3302) Korean (3303)
This program book brings new Geographic Study elements to the topic of sacred Missionary Conferences of spaces including Bible studies The United Methodist Church in the United States times of reflection and experi-J Ann Craig Special Contributor Deborah Bass ence a call to action and ways to make the program your own
This study gives the reader a foundational understanding Program Date Book 2018 of mission and ministries of the three US missionary
conferences of The United Methodist Church Alaska United $150 (3304)
Methodist Conference Red Bird Missionary Conference and This small calendar helps you to keep track of relevant dates Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 24 pp
Uni
ted
Met
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Wom
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Mis
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1650
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300
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United Methodist Women Mission Resources wwwumwmissionresourcesorg
Customer service 8 am to 6 pm EST Monday-Friday Phone 1-800-305-9857 (toll-free) Fax 1-770-280-0061
E-mail csumwmissionresourcesorg Mail United Methodist Women Mission Resources
