2017 UMW Sunday materials
The 2017 UMW Sunday material are posted at: Spiritual Growth.
WHY WATER MATTERS - Water Summit Nov. 16-18, 2017
Water is life! We in the Wisconsin may take water for granted, but many people have water which is not safe to drink or water which is being overused and may disappear. If you are interested in protecting this precious resource, you are invited to attend “Why Water Matters”.
Why Water Matters is a summit for faith leaders, activists and water protectors. Come, learn and organize around water issues in the Midwest.
* Build solidarity with Native nations to help protect water resources
* Learn how to engage legislators on water sustainability
* Be inspired to work on local water issues
* Connect with others and be empowered to ensure water is safe and available for all people
(more information at www.whywatermatters.org)
This event is sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Native Americans (CONAM).
Speakers include:
Event Dates: November 16-18, 2017 (Thurs-Sat) in Minneapolis, MN
Place: Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
Cost: $175 before Sept. 1
$195 Sept. 1 – Oct. 15
$225 after Oct. 15
Price includes dinner Thursday and lunch and dinner Friday. Scholarships are available (priority given to youth and ethnic persons).
Hotel room block cost: $119 King suite or $129 2 Double bed suite (see website for details)
Why Water Matters is a summit for faith leaders, activists and water protectors. Come, learn and organize around water issues in the Midwest.
* Build solidarity with Native nations to help protect water resources
* Learn how to engage legislators on water sustainability
* Be inspired to work on local water issues
* Connect with others and be empowered to ensure water is safe and available for all people
(more information at www.whywatermatters.org)
This event is sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction Committee on Native Americans (CONAM).
Speakers include:
- Bishop Sally Dyck, Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church
- Bishop Bruce Ough, Dakotas-Minnesota Conferences of The United Methodist Church
- Chief Arvol Looking Horse (Lakota nation)
- Paula Horne, Water is Life activist, wife of Chief Arvol Looking Horse
- Dr. Randy Woodley, Professor of Faith & Culture, George Fox University (Keetoowah Cherokee nation)
- Lionel Little Eagle Pinn (Mi'kmaq)
- John Hill, Assistant General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society of The United Methodist Church
- Rev. E. Michelle Ledder, General Commission on Religion & Race of The United Methodist Church
- Rev. Paul Perez, Detroit Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
- Laura Pfeffer, Wisconsin Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Event Dates: November 16-18, 2017 (Thurs-Sat) in Minneapolis, MN
Place: Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
Cost: $175 before Sept. 1
$195 Sept. 1 – Oct. 15
$225 after Oct. 15
Price includes dinner Thursday and lunch and dinner Friday. Scholarships are available (priority given to youth and ethnic persons).
Hotel room block cost: $119 King suite or $129 2 Double bed suite (see website for details)
Conference Annual Gathering Oct. 20-21
Theme for this year’s annual gathering is: “A Call to Community” at First United Methodist, Waukesha, 121 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI. There will be a pre-conference tour of Northcott Neighborhood House from 2-4 pm on Friday, Oct. 20. On Friday evening an update on Northcott Neighborhood House will be presented for those not attending the District Officer training.
Saturday morning Barbara Dick will give the keynote address on “Living as a Covenant Community.” In the afternoon, a panel from the Milwaukee Women’s Muslim Community will discuss with us their beliefs, what it is like being Muslim women, and how we can be in community with one another.
Helen de Leon Camarce, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and currently serving as treasurer of the agency's Cambodia and Southeast Asia Missions, will be attending the Annual Gathering.
Rooms are reserved at Baymont Inn and Suites in Waukesha under Wisconsin United Methodist Women until Sept. 20.
Individuals attending the Limitless gathering will need to fill out the Limitless form. Donations will be collected for Harbor House Crisis Shelters. Items needed will be provided in your confirmation letter.
Saturday morning Barbara Dick will give the keynote address on “Living as a Covenant Community.” In the afternoon, a panel from the Milwaukee Women’s Muslim Community will discuss with us their beliefs, what it is like being Muslim women, and how we can be in community with one another.
Helen de Leon Camarce, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church and currently serving as treasurer of the agency's Cambodia and Southeast Asia Missions, will be attending the Annual Gathering.
Rooms are reserved at Baymont Inn and Suites in Waukesha under Wisconsin United Methodist Women until Sept. 20.
Individuals attending the Limitless gathering will need to fill out the Limitless form. Donations will be collected for Harbor House Crisis Shelters. Items needed will be provided in your confirmation letter.
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND
Day of Giving for Legacy Fund.
Ensure the future of the mission of United Methodist Women!
March 23, 2016 is the 2nd Annual Day of Giving for the Legacy Fund. All donations will be matched! Make your money go farther by donating on the Day of Giving.
Why March 23? That was the day the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was founded.
How to give:
Online at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund.
By phone: 800-278-7771 (8am to 6pm EST) Monday-Friday
Text Legacy150 to 41444
By check to Office of the Treasurer, UMW
475 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10115
Write Legacy Fund in Memo
Any questions call Diane Quade at 608-752-9397
Download and share this postcard with information on the Day of Giving!
Ensure the future of the mission of United Methodist Women!
March 23, 2016 is the 2nd Annual Day of Giving for the Legacy Fund. All donations will be matched! Make your money go farther by donating on the Day of Giving.
Why March 23? That was the day the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was founded.
How to give:
Online at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund.
By phone: 800-278-7771 (8am to 6pm EST) Monday-Friday
Text Legacy150 to 41444
By check to Office of the Treasurer, UMW
475 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10115
Write Legacy Fund in Memo
Any questions call Diane Quade at 608-752-9397
Download and share this postcard with information on the Day of Giving!
Hartford UMW stands against Human Trafficking!
We Are United Methodist Women Opening Our Umbrellas to Intercept Human Trafficking.
In support the National UMW efforts to support the victims of human trafficking on Super Bowl
Sunday, Hartford UMW members stood up to raise awareness against human trafficking.
In support the National UMW efforts to support the victims of human trafficking on Super Bowl
Sunday, Hartford UMW members stood up to raise awareness against human trafficking.
2016 Conference Yearbook
Looking for contact information, calendar, standing rules or other useful bits of Conference UMW items? Our 2016 Conference Yearbook is available!
North West District UMW Team stands against Human Trafficking!
Join the North West District team in the "umbrella-defense" and take a stand against human trafficking in time for the Super Bowl. On Sunday, February 7, 2016, the Super Bowl will take place at Levi's® Stadium in Santa Clara, California. And like any big sporting event, a game like this intensifies the space where human trafficking can occur. That's why United Methodist Women has asked members to join the Intercept the Traffickers photo campaign and open your umbrellas to raise awareness of human trafficking. More information is at: http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/intercept
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.
