Mission Action Day 2022
Maternal Health Action from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Native American Issues book resource list:
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Mission u 2022
Registration Forms Mission u 2022
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Conference Annual Gathering 2021- Recording
Photos from Annual Gathering 2021
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Assembly 2022
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Event Schedule
Thursday, May 19, 2022 (9AM-3PM) Ubuntu Day of Service (optional, additional fee)
Friday, May 20, 2022 (starts 9AM) - Sunday, May 22, 2022 (ends Noon)
Please know that proof of vaccination and/or wearing a mask may be required to attend Assembly in-person at the Orange County Convention Center – West Concourse.
Event registration will be available online at https://assembly2022.org. In-person registration fees include lunch for Friday and Saturday. You will choose your Friday and Saturday workshops when you register. Early registration ends November 30, 2021 after this date costs increase. If you need assistance with online registration, contact the Conference Liaison, Laura Pfeffer (email: pfeffer.umw@gmail.com, cell: 608-698-7508).
Registration opens Sept. 1, 2021 and closes April 11, 2022.
Early Online Registration
Sept. 1, 2021-Nov. 30, 2021
$330
Late Online Registration
Dec. 1, 2021 – April 11, 2022
$365
Paper mail-in form*
Sept. 1, 2021 – April 11, 2022
$365
Virtual Option Early Registration
Sept. 1, 2021-Nov. 30, 2021
$199
Late Virtual Option Registration
Dec. 1, 2021 – April 11, 2022
$235
Ubuntu Day of Service (optional)
Filled until capacity
$75
*Early rate does not apply to mail-in forms due to their associated added costs.
A Legacy Banquet is planned as a special fundraising event to celebrate and grow The Legacy Endowment Fund, the sit-down dinner will take place during Assembly on Saturday evening, May 21, 5-6:30 p.m. A link to purchase a ticket will also be sent with each Assembly registration confirmation. Legacy Banquet tickets must be purchased separately from your Assembly registration.
Virtual attendees receive access to all five Community Gatherings, one workshop on Friday and Saturday, exclusive behind-the-scenes speaker interviews, sisterhood networking, and more. Please know that your link for the virtual option can only be used with one device and cannot be shared.
The following hotels have reserved room blocks for Assembly:
Hotel Name
Room Rate per night + tax
Hilton Orlando*
$178 single/double + tax
$198 triple/quad + tax
Hyatt Regency Orlando+*
$198 + tax
Rosen Centre+*
$174 + tax
Rosen Plaza+*
$158 + tax
* Shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and the convention center.
+ Pedestrian skybridge available to the Orange County convention center – West Concourse.
The Wisconsin Conference has a limited block of rooms which are held at the Hilton Orlando until December 1, 2021 or until the block is full. These are single/double rooms at the rate of $178 + tax per night. Although the block is only reserved for Friday/Saturday, the rooms are available for earlier in the week if you wish to extend the room dates. Individual attendees who would like to process their own reservations outside of a room block may contact Orchid Events customer care agents toll-free at: 888-341-3540 / International: 801-214-7283 and make reservations starting Sept. 1. Any reservation cancelled within 5 days of arrival date will be charged one night's room and tax. See flyer below to register for the Conference block.
Hotel Name
Room Rate per night + tax
Hilton Orlando*
$178 single/double + tax
$198 triple/quad + tax
Hyatt Regency Orlando+*
$198 + tax
Rosen Centre+*
$174 + tax
Rosen Plaza+*
$158 + tax
* Shuttle service will be provided between the hotel and the convention center.
+ Pedestrian skybridge available to the Orange County convention center – West Concourse.
The Wisconsin Conference has a limited block of rooms which are held at the Hilton Orlando until December 1, 2021 or until the block is full. These are single/double rooms at the rate of $178 + tax per night. Although the block is only reserved for Friday/Saturday, the rooms are available for earlier in the week if you wish to extend the room dates. Individual attendees who would like to process their own reservations outside of a room block may contact Orchid Events customer care agents toll-free at: 888-341-3540 / International: 801-214-7283 and make reservations starting Sept. 1. Any reservation cancelled within 5 days of arrival date will be charged one night's room and tax. See flyer below to register for the Conference block.
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Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Women is offering scholarships to attend Assembly 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center – West Concourse in Orlando, FL May 20-22, 2022 in-person or virtually. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted.
In-person attendees
up to $1,000
Virtual attendees
up to $199
Scholarship money may be used for expenses such as registration, hotel, and travel. Event registration is the responsibility of the individual (https://assembly2022.org see registration information), but contact the conference liaison (see below) if help is needed.
Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual. Travel costs may vary depending upon flights available. Due to the uncertainty of COVID, you are highly encouraged to purchase travel insurance in case of cancellation. Current prices estimate flights from Madison of $450-500 round trip. Milwaukee or Chicago flights are likely to be cheaper.
See hotel information above for costs.
Assembly begins Friday morning, so it is recommended to spend 3 nights – Thursday, Friday, Saturday. If planning to attend the Ubuntu service day, it is recommended to add Wednesday night as well.
See flyer below to apply for a scholarship.
In-person attendees
up to $1,000
Virtual attendees
up to $199
Scholarship money may be used for expenses such as registration, hotel, and travel. Event registration is the responsibility of the individual (https://assembly2022.org see registration information), but contact the conference liaison (see below) if help is needed.
Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the individual. Travel costs may vary depending upon flights available. Due to the uncertainty of COVID, you are highly encouraged to purchase travel insurance in case of cancellation. Current prices estimate flights from Madison of $450-500 round trip. Milwaukee or Chicago flights are likely to be cheaper.
See hotel information above for costs.
Assembly begins Friday morning, so it is recommended to spend 3 nights – Thursday, Friday, Saturday. If planning to attend the Ubuntu service day, it is recommended to add Wednesday night as well.
See flyer below to apply for a scholarship.
| assembly_2022_scholarship.pdf |
MISSION ACTION DAY - UPDATE
Resources from Mission Action Day 2021
Can be found on the Mission Action Day Page
Not a member of the United Methodist Women (UMW)?
Want to learn more about what this community of women does?
Need a new membership card? Go to the UMW National Webpage at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/myumw and explore what's there. To become a member or get a new membership card look for
The link on this icon takes you to the database where you can enter your information and get your membership card. Church membership is not required to join this community of women in their work. What is required is to believe in the Purpose of United Methodist Women.
Link Purpose to https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/what-we-do
Need a new membership card? Go to the UMW National Webpage at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/myumw and explore what's there. To become a member or get a new membership card look for
The link on this icon takes you to the database where you can enter your information and get your membership card. Church membership is not required to join this community of women in their work. What is required is to believe in the Purpose of United Methodist Women.
Link Purpose to https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/what-we-do
Mission Action Day 2018 - Clean Water Actions
As a follow up to the 2018 Mission Action Day, here is a file with a condensed list of actions we can take to promote clean water:
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Audio Podcast of Muslim Women's Coalition Panel Discussion
RESOURCES FROM NATIONAL SEMINAR!
National Seminar is a social justice event held every four years. This year we have two representatives - Shirley Jackson and Brett Thompson attending. Here are some resources they are sharing with us on the topic of oppression.
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Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Women - Who We Are
Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Women encompasses 5 districts and more than 200 church and district units throughout the state of Wisconsin. We are a community of women who put faith, hope and love into action for women, children and youth in our local communities, across the nation and around the world.
Our Vision
Wisconsin Conference United Methodist Women will be a community of women who are so enthusiastic about mission with women, children, and youth that our enthusiasm and love will reach all the women in our churches – teens through retired – compelling them to join in.