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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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Oct. 31, 2020: “Changing Ourselves, Changing the World” workshop

Saturday, October 31, 10am – 11:30am PST 
Zoom workshop led by Lisa Hatchett and Betty Spencer Dickey

Changing ourselves to change the world is a pretty big task.  So many extreme weather events have happened the last few years that the world seems out of control.  Do we have a part in that?  

In this workshop, we will:

  • explore the role climate change plays in our extreme weather
  • delve into scripture to find out what God expects of us
  • discuss how climate has impacted our lives and our planet
  • identify steps we can take as individuals to slow the rate of climate change.  

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Oct. 24, 2020: ECR District UMW Annual Celebration

Annual Celebration 2020:
Renew our Community Through Courageous Love

Saturday, October 24, 2020
10:00am – noon
Virtual meeting via Zoom
Registration is closed, meeting is over

For the first time in our recorded history, we are gathering for our Annual Celebration through an online “Zoom” meeting.  The COVID-19 protocols limit our ability to meet in person, and we want to do our part to ensure everyone’s health and safety.  So for this year, on Saturday morning, October 24, settle into your favorite chair, get your morning snack, and connect with our District United Methodist Women online.

  • Celebrate the Mission and Ministry of our District United Methodist Women
  • Brief business meeting
  • Guest speaker Dr. Mary Cheng

[icon name=”check-square-o” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] If you attended the meeting, and have not already done so, please fill out this brief evaluation of the event.  

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