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Unit/Local Group Survey

Over the past five years, the United Methodist Women census has moved beyond just a numbers-reporting tool to more of a survey about the health and vitality of United Methodist Women units. This year, we are asking unit/local group presidents to select the area(s) in which their members and units are thriving. This will help inform the national office and conference leadership on strengths and areas for their improvement.

The deadline is March 30, 2021.
After this date, the survey will not be accessible.

The 2020 Unit Survey link is https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/census2020.

Tip:  Many people find it easiest to view the Survey, print it out, write the answers to the questions on the printout, then go back to the Survey and fill it in. 

Need help? Please contact us and we will have a District UMW team member work with you to get the survey submitted.

Mission Link – December 2020

Get the December 2020 Mission Link newsletter from El Camino Real District United Methodist Women!

Note that due to limitations of Shelter-in-Place, there was no printed version of this newsletter distributed by mail.  If you know of someone who usually receives their copy by mail, please share this online version with them, or help them obtain a printed copy.

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Nov. 14, 2020: “Developing Resilience through Communal Spiritual Practice” workshop

Saturday, November 14, 10am to 11:30am PST
Zoom workshop led by  Dr. Mary Cheng and Julie Taylor

This workshop invites participants into a Zoom communal space to take part in spiritual practices to meet these challenging times. 

Collective engagement with music, movement, and poetry prepares our hearts to welcome God’s Rejuvenating Spirit to restore our soul and move us into a resilient future together. Continue reading

Nov. 7, 2020 – “Finding Peace in a Traumatic World” workshop

Saturday, November 7, 10am to 11:30am PST
Zoom workshop led by Sandra Nesheim

In this challenging time that we live in, it can be difficult to get out of bed in the morning. It would feel wonderful to stay huddled under a blanket instead of interacting with the chaotic world that exists. 

In this workshop, attendees will learn:

  • some practical psychological coping strategies for anxiety
  • faith-based concepts to give us hope as we move forward in the future

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