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This page has news, local events and activities sponsored by our CA/NV Conference UMW, District UMW, and local units. Let us know if you have an event you wish to invite others to!

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July 28, 2019: UMC Missionary Katherine Parker at Almaden Hills

Katherine Parker shares about her missionary work in Nepal

Sunday, July 28th, 2019, 10:00am
Almaden Hills United Methodist Church
San Jose, CA

Katherine ParkerKatherine Parker, United Methodist Missionary, has been serving in Nepal since 2013, as a Health and Community Transformation Advisor with the United Mission to Nepal. She has also served with the Community Health and Agricultural Development Program of the Methodist Church of Cambodia, the Asian Rural Institute in Japan, and Practical Farmers of Iowa.

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June 21, 2019: CA-NV Annual Conference UMW Breakfast

Emily Allen
Emily Allen

In conjunction with the CA-NV Annual Conference Event, the Conference UMW is hosting a UMW Breakfast on Friday, June 21, 2019, at 7:00am.  It will be held at Greens on Tenth, 953 10th Street, Modesto.  The cost is $23 per person.  Reservations are required by June 12.

The guest speaker will be Emily Allen, Chair Mission and Evaluation Committee, General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW).

June 1, 2019: Climate Justice Event

Climate Justice: Save our Mother Earth

On June 1, learn about what’s happening to our climate, and discover ways to respond, from the perspective of a faith community. A highlight of the event will be the opportunity to participate in a Climate Justice Simulation Experience.

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May 25, 2019: Missionary Katherine Parker at Good Samaritan UMC

Katherine ParkerSaturday, May 25, 2019, 9:00am 
Good Samaritan United Methodist Church
Cupertino, CA

Katherine Parker is a missionary from our California-Nevada conference.  She has been serving in Nepal, focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene, since 2013.  She will show slides and describe her work.  I’ve heard her speak before and found her stories fascinating.  Come learn about our Methodist-supported ministries.  All are invited.  Light refreshments will be served.  An offering will be taken to support Katherine’s work in Nepal.   An RSVP to Carolyn Bircher would be appreciated, but not required.