On Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m., Almaden Hills UMW is hosting a Zoom book discussion of two Spiritual Growth books. If you would like to join in, email us to get the link.
Available in print and Kindle formats |
Available in print, Kindle, and audio book formats |
This spring we were unable to hold the ECR District UMW Spiritual Retreat, due to Shelter-in-Place restrictions. Undaunted, we are getting a start on next year’s retreat, expecting that the world will be healthier then. We’re looking forward to again offering a renewing spiritual experience in the redwoods of Santa Cruz Mountains.
Typically the retreat is held the second weekend in March. We’ve heard from several groups that they also have another event that is routinely scheduled for that same weekend. So we would like to find out your preferred retreat dates. Note that in 2021, Easter is April 4.
Please take our quick online poll to let us know your preferred retreat dates: March 12-14, or March 19-21. >>Take the poll on our website, here.<<
How have you, as a United Methodist Woman, been in mission lately?
For the last several weeks, groups have not been able to meet physically together, while we “shelter in place.” This makes it more challenging to be in mission together.
In our next Mission Link newsletter (due to be published soon), we will include stories of how our local groups have been in mission and ministry while keeping the required social distance.
Please leave a reply to this post, by April 18, with a brief description of how your local group has remained connected and has been in ministry this month. Or, send an email to our Communications Coordinator at communication@ecrduwf.org.
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We are beginning plans for our 2021 Spiritual Retreat. While unfortunately we were not able to hold our retreat this year, due to Shelter-in-Place restrictions, we are expecting that next spring we will again be able to offer a renewing spiritual experience in the redwoods of Santa Cruz Mountains.
Typically the retreat is held the second weekend in March. We’ve heard from several groups that they also have another event that is routinely scheduled for that same weekend. So we would like to find out your preferred retreat dates. Note that in 2021, Easter is April 4.
If you would be interested in attending the retreat, please take the quick poll below – click the button to the left of the date you prefer, then click Submit.. (One entry per person, please.)
The coronavirus pandemic has led to school and business closures, job loss, overwhelmed grocery stores and sick and stressed out family members. Places of worship are thinking through how to remain connected amidst mandates for social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. Even in the face of fear and uncertainty, we know faith is possible. Join host Jennifer Farmer and other women of faith for a live recording of the @UMWomen #FaithTalks podcast. To accommodate you, we will host two separate recordings on Thursday, April 2. You can join one or both sessions.
The first recording is from 2:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET (11am to noon PDT) on April 2 and I will interview United Methodist Women Executive for Spiritual Growth & Formation Nora Cunningham and guests Dr. Melany Silas, Minister Onleilove Alston, Rev. Jim Keat. The session will be held via Zoom Video Conference and you can register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WBWvUZDPR_u8rmvSSojyrg.
The second one is from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET (3pm to 4pm PDT) on April 2 and I will interview Nora Cunningham, Rev. Katey Zeh, Pastor Gail Dudley, Valerie Ashford Brown. To listen to this session, which will also occur via Zoom, register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSQ672aPSMiGGBsCXkaF5w.
In these special #FaithTalks recordings, we will gain insights on remaining faithful in the face of fear, connecting spiritually during social distancing and strategies for online worship.
Prior to the call, you’ll want to download Zoom on your phone or computer. Once you download Zoom, you’ll have the option of joining via computer or phone. Should you have questions for the panelists, please email them to me at jenniferr@spotlightpr.org.
See other topics in the Faith Talks series of podcasts here: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/faithtalks