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Spiritual Retreat at Mission Springs:
“Choose Hope for God’s World,” March 13-15, 2020

Retreat leader Charlotte Bear

Join us for our 2020 District UMW Spiritual Retreat, to be held among the redwoods of the Mission Springs Retreat Center in Scotts Valley, CA.  Retreat leader Rev. Charlotte Bear will guide us in this year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine,” focusing on the topic “Choose Hope for God’s World.”

In addition to the program, other indoor and outdoor activities will be offered, including the Saturday evening “Gifts & Graces” talent show.

Scholarships are available, for first-time attendees as well as returning participants, to cover a portion of the cost.  Scholarship applications are due by February 29, 2020.

Get more information on the Retreat web page. Please register before March 4, 2020. (Note: registration deadline extended to March 9, 2020.)

Details:

  • Mission Springs Conference Center, Scotts Valley, CA
  • Friday, Mar. 13 evening through Sunday, Mar. 15 lunch

Get your Mission Link news

El Camino Real District UMW’s February 2020 issue of the Mission Link newsletter is now available.  We are excited to share with you news from around the District, plus highlights from the District UMW “Connect & Learn” leadership event.

Printed copies have been mailed to each church and local president or main contact — please share through your groups.  Mission Link newsletters are also available online on the News and Events page.

Social Action Resources from Church & Society

The General Board of Church and Society

Advocating Justice: Social, Environmental, Economic, Gender, and more
As United Methodists, we understand our call to transform the world involves personal, social and civic righteousness.  Find out how to put faith into action with resources from Church & Society, including Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, resources for advocating for women and children, and more.

Feb. 8, 2020: A School to Prison Pipeline Conversation, with Cambrian Park UMW

On Feb. 8, 10:00am, Cambrian Park United Methodist Women are presenting “A School to Prison Pipeline Conversation” with speaker Deb St. Julian.

Join us for a conversation about race, “white privilege” and education in America today.   What we can do? How can we help?

Snacks and drinks will be served.
Everyone is invited!

RSVP to Betty Dickey

Cambrian Park UMC
1919 Gunston Way
San Jose, CA 95124