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United Methodist Women e-News
Western North Carolina Conference
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Response Magazine Photographer to Speak at Annual Meeting!
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Julia Willis, our Conference Vice President,
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Missionary, Photojournalist, and Senior Correspondent for response
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WNCC UMW Annual MeetingSeptember 11-13, 2015 Lake Junaluska, NC Theme: "Images of Mission"
On-Line Registration: Thru August 31...$15 (on-site $25) This is an Annual Meeting you will NOT WANT TO MISS! We consider it a privilege to have Paul Jeffrey with us as our special guest speaker for the weekend. You will experience the many "images" of Paul as a writer, photographer, elder and response magazine senior correspondent who travels the world covering our mission projects.
We will welcome Kathy McNeil again as she shares her musical talents as pianist, organist and music director. Kathy invites you to the Friday night and Saturday 1PM practices for singing in the Sunday choir.
Registration begins at 1PM on Friday in Harrell Center Auditorium where you can pick up your on line registration badge, program materials, visit the program resource area and view displays. Complimentary tote bags will be provided by the WNCC Fishin' Hole. Gathering for opening worship begins on Friday evening at 6:45PM. At Annual meeting we review 2014 events and activities of the Districts and Conference and get a glimpse of 2016 as we elect officers ( See report from the Committee on Nominations). The Saturday morning session begins with the mandatory business session, followed by the focus on our mission including our pledge service, our Conference Love Offering, special mission guests and the mission address. Our missionaries, deaconesses, and special guests are honored during lunch.
Saturday afternoon in Stuart you will be able to hear Paul Jeffrey talk about photography as it relates to mission. Then Betty Letzig and Barbara Campbell will lead a workshop on planned giving.
The evening session will include installation of officers, recognition of outgoing officers and the President's Address by Tonya Lanier.
You are encouraged to purchase Gift to Mission / Gift in Memory cards in Program Resources and present them for dedication on Sunday morning. Our other hands-on mission project is UMCOR Heath Kits. Just a reminder, please do not put the $2/per kit inside the box or bag with your kits. Tape it to the outside or just hand it to the volunteers at the collection site in front of the Terrace Hotel.
On our website you will find the 2-page Annual Meeting flyer highlighting the program and information for registering online for the meeting as well as room reservations. Just remember to register on line for Annual Meeting ($15) AND contact Lake Junaluska at 1-800-222-4930 for your room! Those who cannot pre-register will be able to register on site for $25. Your registration fees help offset expenses and commuter fees we pay to the Lake for those who do not stay at Lake properties.
Late Night will be "Snapshots of our Districts." It always is a time to relax and have a little fun!
Sunday morning begins with either Singing in the Chapel with Darlene Gardner and Florence Greene or Sunday school with Rev. Alec Alvord, then our final worship service which includes a Memorial Service, Communion and dedication of the Gift Cards.
Throughout the weekend the ladies of Metro District, led by President Michelene Mathews, will serve as our hostesses.
We look forward to seeing you as we celebrate 146 years in mission. Let's put a "picture" on what we do!
Julia Willis
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United Methodist Women announces new Regional Missionary to Latin America
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Andrea Rocha Riley Soares
Regional Missionary
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United Methodist Women's International Ministries announces the addition of a new Regional Missionary for Leadership Development in Latin America, as of August 1, 2015. Andrea Rocha Riley Soares will take on this work with the United Methodist Women National Office, connecting to Methodist, ecumenical and grassroots women throughout the region on behalf of United Methodist Women.
The work of the Regional Missionary for Leadership Development in Latin America comprises support and promotion of leadership for all Methodist women, identifying issues and concerns of gender and gender equity within Latin America, fostering abundant life, women's empowerment in church and community leadership, as well as security in income and education for the uprooted and marginalized.
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Annual Meeting
Hands On Mission
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Important Note: Please be sure to carefully follow the directions for assembling any of the kits that you are preparing for our hands on projects. And, be sure to include in an envelope (on the outside of the box) the requested $2 for each kit (for shipping & handling, and toothpaste).
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UMCOR Health Kits
Get complete details about assembling an
Be sure to follow all directions exactly as shown, and do not include extra items.
On the outside of the box, include an envelope with at least $2.00 per kit to cover the cost of toothpaste and the cost of shipping and handling.
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Ubuntu Day of Service 2015
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United Methodist Women volunteer at Pfeiffer University at Ubuntu Day of Service 2014
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Ubuntu Day of Service 2015
October 17, 2015
Multiple Sites Across the Conference
In 2014, 175 United Methodist Women put Faith, Hope and Love into Action by serving at sites across our conference! Make plans to join us in 2015 for our 3rd Annual Ubuntu Day of Service! Online registration (free) is OPEN!
Registration is free, but we need to know who is coming in order to be prepared for your volunteer service. Register online by October 1, 2015.Volunteer Sites this year include:- Bethlehem Center - Charlotte
- Bethlehem Center - Winston-Salem
- Brooks-Howell Home
- Pfeiffer University
- Bennett College
- UMAR Homes in Charlotte & Gastonia
Get more information on our website at www.wnccumw.org
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As tragic as human trafficking is, awareness is being raised. This documentary is just one part of CNN's larger Freedom Project, which investigates human trafficking and how best to put an end to this trade in human life.
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Conference & District News & Events
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Visit our website for the latest United Methodist Women news, district newsletters, and individual district calendars of events. You can also find links to the individual district Facebook pages!
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 Brooks-Howell Home Serendipitor - Read the latest issue of the Serendipitor, the newsletter of Brooks-Howell Home. Brooks-Howell is a retirement community of deaconesses, home missionaries, missionaries and others who have answered God's call to mission service here and throughout the world. Visit the Brooks-Howell Home website at: www.brooks-howell.org
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Other United Methodist Women National Office News
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Charter for Racial Justice
Racism...how can YOU make a difference? A good place to start is reading the Charter for Racial Justice!
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United Methodist Women 2015-2016 Program Book Now Available!
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Theressa Hoover Community Service & Global Citizenship Award
Applicants must be laywomen between 21 and 35, and applications are due by November 2, 2015.
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The LEGACY FUND
Celebrate United Methodist Women!
150 Years and Counting...
Celebrate the dedication and foresight of our foremothers in mission as we lead up to our 150th anniversary in 2019!
Our Western North Carolina Every Member Legacy Fund Goal: That every member of United Methodist Women make a gift to The Legacy Fund of at least $18.69 per year, over and above her Pledge to Mission, for five years (2015-2019). We have added a Legacy Fund / 150th Anniversary page to our website...where we will continue to add and share information as we move toward our 150th anniversary in 2019...check it out!
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