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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!

The Mission Link newsletter is published 4 times a year (February, May, September, December).

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Mission Link – December 2020

Get the December 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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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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