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Western Jurisdiction "Calling u"

Event Cancelled: Western Jurisdiction UMW is “Calling u”

This event has been cancelled.

As of June 10, 2020, the Western Jurisdiction UMW Quadrennial Event is cancelled, due to COVID-19 health concerns.

Get further details at https://www.wjumw.com/

Original information about Western Jurisdiction UMW Quadrennial Event

Join us at the 2020 “Calling u” Western Jurisdiction UMW Quadrennial Event, April 17-19, in Tempe, AZ.  There will be opportunities for service, spiritual care, social action, networking, leadership development, and enrichment.  Speakers are to include Prof. Katharine Hayhoe, Deaconess Molly James-Vickery, UMW President Shannon Priddy, and Former UMW CEO Harriet Jane Olsen.

See more information and register at www.wjumw.com:

  • Event registration
  • Hotel reservations (if you need an accessible room, you’re encouraged to register early!)
  • Scholarships
  • Info on the speakers
  • Enrichment and Ubuntu opportunities
"Calling u" video

Western Jurisdiction is “Calling u”! See this short video – link opens to YouTube.

Quick News: May Mission Link, Faith Talks

In this ECR District UMW Quick News:  Get your May Mission Link news, and see what women around our District are doing to be in mission and ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Also, be part of monthly UMW online conversations that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.

Get your Mission Link news

May 2020 issue of Mission Link newsletter

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El Camino Real District UMW’s May 2020 issue of the Mission Link newsletter is now available.  We are excited to share with you news and stories from around the District about how United Methodist Women are remaining in mission and ministry, even during Shelter-In-Place.

Due to limitations of Shelter-In-Place, printed copies have not been mailed to each church and local president or main contact.  If you know of someone who only receives the Mission Link in the printed form, please share this online version with them, or help them obtain a printed copy.

Mission Link newsletters are also available online on the News and Events Mission Link page

Faith Talks:  Online UMW conversations

Faith Talks UMW podcastsFaith Talks are monthly conversations with United Methodist Women hosted by Jennifer R Farmer, Spotlight PR.  Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action. You can register in advance for each podcast, or listen to them afterwards from the Faith Talks web page, https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/faithtalks

Upcoming podcasts include these:

  • Thursday, May 7 at 2:00 pm ET (11am PT)
    • COVID-19 and Incarcerated Loved Ones 
  • Thursday, May 14 at 2:00 pm ET (11am PT)
    • Caring for the Body with Ghylian Bell
  • Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 pm ET (3pm PT)
    • Emotion and Anxiety with Trudy Rankin

Subscribe to Quick News

Get the latest news from El Camino Real District United Methodist Women in our Quick News emails.  Sent once or twice a month, it’s a great way to find about upcoming events and recent news that affects our District United Methodist Women.   Subscribe here!

This Quick News was sent out to our email list May 6, 2020.

Mission Link – May 2020

Mission Link

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Get the May 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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Celebrate Earth Day 2020

Earth Day

On April 22, 2020, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day.  Here are a few ways you can participate.

  • United Methodist Women invites you to join them in honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Visit their website to learn about the 5 ways you can participate in Earth Day this year that connect with UMW’s Just Energy for All Campaign.
  • Join United Methodist Women’s Just Energy for All 101 3-part webinar series on April 23, May 7 and May 21, and learn more about the campaign and how your unit, district or conference can be involved. Register here.
  • April 22-24, there will be a 72 hour livestream focused on fighting back against the climate crisis. I’m planning to watch a lot of it — will you join me? Check it out: https://earthdaylive2020.org
  • Want to get involved now? Contact your members of Congress and urge them to implement a moratorium on utility shut-offs during the COVID-19 national emergency.
  • See additional ideas on our Climate Justice: Be Just. Be Green. web page.