CIRCUIT RIDER
GETTING THE NEWS OUT TO THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
OF THE CENTRAL EAST DISTRICT
DESERT SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE
June Hanson
President
Page
Vol. 32 No. 1
March 2016
Yvonne Fischer
Editor
SOCIAL ACTION EVENT
2 – President – June
2 – St. Matthew Human Trafficking
3 – Racial Justice Charter /
Social Action - Nancy
4 – Western Jurisdiction—Carla
4 – Save These Dates
5 – Nominations - Marilyn
5 – Membership Care /
Unit Census Reports - Kaye
6-7 – Program Resources - Judith
8 – Living Timeline - Bev
8 – 2016 Directory Changes Sheryl
9 – Mission u—Carla
9 – Spiritual Growth - Alberta
10 – Mission Education - Cindy
11 – Mission Today Achievements
12 – Treasurer - Linda
13 – Day of Giving / Legacy Fund
14 – Vice President - Kathy
14 – Comm. Coordinator - Yvonne
United Methodist Women have a way of making a difference to women, children and youth in this world. Desert Southwest Conference United Methodist Women invite all members
of the United Methodist Women in the Central East District and
their friends to:
“THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND CHILD
HEALTH”
Wesley Community Center, 1300 S. 10th Street in Phoenix.
The birth of a child can be the most hopeful and exciting
day of a parent’s life. Sadly, each year, in all parts of the
world, millions of children die of preventable and treatable causes before they reach their 5th birthday. Speakers for the day will
talk to us about this social injustice. We will hear from Dr. Kristin Bishop, a Naturopathic Medical Doctor; Celia Nabor, MPA,
from Arizona WIC Program; and, Maria Hase, a candidate for
Deaconess and member of Dayspring UMW. You will have the
opportunity for Roundtable Discussion during the event.
This your opportunity to spread your wings and gain
knowledge on Maternal Child Health, a United Methodist Women Priority for the next four years. Registration for the event is
available at www.desertsouthwestconference.org/unitedmethodist-women.
We look forward to seeing you April 9, 2016, 9 am—4 pm, at
Wesley Community Center.
15 – Labels for Education
15 – Climate Justice Program
Arvilla Jungman, Vice President of Programming
602 354 2995
[email protected]
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Dear Sisters in Christ,
You are remarkable! Of the twenty-one Local United Methodist Organizations in
the Central East District, twenty of you achieved 2015 MISSION TODAY certificates. And, in addition, fifteen local groups achieved 5-Star Mission Giving Status. That is impressive! The MISSION TODAY achievements are divided into
four categories – Faith; Faith & Hope; Faith & Hope & Love, and Faith, Hope,
Love in Action. The local group achievements are listed in this newsletter.
Each of the categories includes making a yearly mission giving pledge plus meeting a specific
number of the 28 suggested goals. I am challenging your Local United Methodist Organization
to complete at least one more of the Mission Today Goals in 2016.
Of course none of this would not be possible without your faithfulness, planning, organization,
and hard work. May God direct and energize you as you serve Him in 2016!
Another important aspect of our organization is the Committee on Nominations. Please welcome
Betty Hosmer from North Scottsdale UMWomen as a 2019 Member of the Central East District
UMWomen Committee on Nominations. Thank you Betty for saying yes to this position. If you
would be interested in serving on the District UMWomen Leadership Team, please contact Marilyn Seese, Chair of Nominations. God may be calling you.
It was so exciting to see many of you at the Leadership Develop Event in January.
Please check out the upcoming Conference UMWomen events – Social Action on April 9, and
Mission u on July 29/30.
Remember I am praying for you, please pray for me.
June Hanson, President
Central East District St. Matthew United
Methodist Women in Mesa opened their
umbrellas to intercept human trafficking,
which was a National United Methodist
Women campaign to raise awareness
about Human Trafficking.
Can you find CED’s President??
For more information go to National’s
web site and click on the Human
Trafficking link.
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How do we Turn Faith, Hope and Love into Action?
Charter for Racial Justice
Congratulations to the 11 Central East District local organizations that included racial justice
studies or activities in their 2015 programming. Living the Charter for Racial Justice involves
both recognition of historic racial discrimination and resolve to work for a world where people of
varied racial and ethnic backgrounds live and work together to promote justice and opportunity
for all.
Receiving Charter certificates at the January 16 Leadership Development Event were:
Casa Grande
Grace
Sun Lakes
Central
N. Scottsdale
Tempe First
Cross in the Desert
Red Mountain
Velda Rose
Dayspring
St. Matthew
Although the current Charter for Racial Justice was created by the Women's Division in 1978
and adopted by the entire Methodist church in 1980, this world of justice and opportunity for all
is not yet a reality. The work continues, and the general church will be asked to renew its commitment this year. Many resources can be found on the websites of the Desert Southwest Conference, www.desertsouthwestconference.org/united-methodist-women, and our national organization, www.unitedmethodistwomen.org, as well as in reading program books and response magazine. I encourage you to contact me if you would like to explore study and
action relating to the charter.
Social Action Event in April: “Impact of Poverty on Maternal and Child Health”
Mark your calendar and plan to be at Wesley Community Center in Phoenix on April 9, 2016 to
learn about an important focus area for United Methodist Women: maternal and child health.
The fact sheet for a workshop at Assembly 2014 states, “Every two minutes somewhere in the
world a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.” What can we do about that? United Methodist Women is collaborating with the Healthy Families, Healthy Planet initiative of the United
Methodist General Board of Church and Society to educate and advocate about issues relating
to that stunning statistic.
On April 9th, Central East and Central West District women will join together to learn how we
can make a difference in improving maternal and reproductive health. Speakers will include
Celia Nabor, WIC program director, and naturopathic physician Dr. Kristin Bishop. Registration
forms are on the Conference website noted above. In 1869, our foremothers sent an educator
and a doctor to India to provide quality education and medical care for women, children and
youth. What examples will we set for those who come after us?
Nancy Jamison, Mission Coordinator Social Action
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Western Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting
Jurisdiction, Quadrennial, Connectional....District Meeting, District
Conference, Annual Meeting, Annual Conference....Lay Servants,
Mission u.... as Methodists we have quite a vocabulary! Just last
week, someone asked what the difference was between
“conference” and “district.” Many of you know that there are four
Districts in Desert Southwest Conference, and eight Conferences
in Western Jurisdiction, and five Jurisdictions in the United States.
You know that “Quadrennial” means every four years, and that big
geographic Methodist meetings seem to happen every Quadrennium. It’s time now for our Western Jurisdiction United Methodist Women Quadrennial Meeting!
As United Methodists, we are connectional. That means that we’re not individual little groups,
each doing our own thing and working independently. We believe in the power of coming together to encourage and inspire each other, to learn together, to fellowship and worship together, to
give in support of mission around the world — and to enjoy the fellowship of this family of followers of Christ.
And so, you are invited!
Come to Salt Lake City, April 22-24, for the United Methodist Women Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting. Check out the information and registration form at www.wjumw.com. Come
and participate in Workshops, Bibles Studies, UMCOR Ubuntu, or UMCOR and Crossroads
tours. Listen to Harriett Olson, Yvette Richards, and Rev. Paul Jeffrey. Appreciate the fellowship
of women from across our Jurisdiction.
Arrange carpools and enjoy good conversation and beautiful scenery on the way to Salt Lake
City.
Early Registration ends March 31! I hope to see you there!
Carla Whitmire, Western Jurisdiction Committee on Nominations
Save These Dates
March 23 - Day of Giving to the Legacy Fund
April 9 - Social Action Event - Central East/Central West Districts - Wesley
Community Center, Phoenix
April 22-24 Western Jurisdiction Meeting - Salt Lake City, Utah
July 29-30 Mission u - Central East/Central West - Dayspring UMC, Tempe, AZ
October 8 - Central East District Annual Celebration—Sun Lakes UMC
October 22 - Conference Annual Celebration - Green Valley Community UMC, Green Valley, AZ
January 21, 2017 - Fellowship & Enrichment Event - Location TBD
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COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS
As the newly elected chairperson for the Central East District Committee on Nominations,
I wish to thank the members of my committee for being willing to serve. At the February
team meeting we will be interviewing the current officers, as well as reviewing the offices
that need to be filled in 2017. The current members of the Committee on Nominations are
as follows:
Swannee Welsh
Laura Burton
Billie Snell
Alice Patterson
Betty Hosmer
Marilyn Seese
Casa Grande UMC
Cross in the Desert UMC
St. Matthew UMC
Casa Grande UMC
N. Scottsdale UMC
Central UMC
Chairperson
As I mentioned in our January leadership training meeting, all members of the Central
East District United Methodist Women should consider themselves as helpers of the committee on nominations as you know the gifts and graces of your local members. As stated
in the qualities of a Potential Leader: “Good leaders do not just emerge; they must be recognized, nurtured and encouraged. This is an ongoing responsibility and takes the active
involvement of every committee member.”
Marilyn Seese, Chairperson for the Committee on Nominations
UNIT CENSUS REPORTS
Unit Presidents or Membership Care Chairs:
Please remember that you will be sending your count of current members as of January
1st directly to National United Methodist Women. The web site is:
https://unitedmethodistwomen-public.sharepoint.com
Also, please remember we are in Desert Southwest Conference, Central East District, and
Western Jurisdiction. If doing this seems too confusing, you can e-mail me, Kaye Rountree
at [email protected] and I will enter the information for you. Many of our Units have already
filled out forms and sent them to me by letter or e-mail, and I thank you all very much. Some of
you have sent this information yourselves via the above web site, and I also thank
you. Conference Leadership will receive a report of all of our Units and they will send them to
Central East.
Kaye Rountree, Mission Coordinator, Membership Care
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We Are Winners!
Final Numbers for the 2015 Central East District Reading Program
Our collective participation in the United Methodist Women Reading Program for 2015 is spectacular!
One hundred twenty-eight people, representing fourteen local groups and including nine children, read a
total of 1,135 books.
Judith Humbert, Program Resources
That is a whole lot of books -- Keep on reading!
Central Church –
8 participants
Plan IV
Judith Humbert
Plan III
Floy Scott
Marilyn Seese
Plan II
Joy VanSickel
Plan I
Meryl Ahart
Children
Desiree Keoke
Izabelle Keoke
Calista Morgan
Cross in the Desert UMC –
7 participants
Plan IV
Arvilla Jungman
Plan II
Ruth Larson-Hummel
Plan I
Laura Burton
Jean Carhart
Suzanne Hartley
Linda Moore
Carla Whitmire
Dayspring UMC –
8 participants
Plan IV
Bev Haubrock
Bonny Sloane
Plan I
Blanche Berreman
Glendoris Cheek
Sally Jarus
Kay Lewis
Bev Secrist
Pearline Roberson
Desert Chapel UMC, Apache
Junction – 4 participants
Plan II
Virginia Brown
Ardis Gustafson
Lyla Siebrecht
Elaine Slate
Friendship Village –
3 participants
Plan II
Ann Allen
Plan I
Mary Lou New
Doris Stanley
Grace UMC, Mesa –
14 participants
Plan IV
Mary Huper
Carolyn Swinsick
Plan III
Mary Brodzinski
Betty Long
Linda Mead
Plan II
Helen Cook
Merina Finau
Plan I
Sharon Bratton
Tony Kirch
Marilyn Moore
Flo Rush
Carol Story
Jane Swanson
Ramona Vann
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North Scottsdale UMC –
13 participants
Plan I
Carol Adams
Cindy Bryant
Sandy Church
Jean Doede
Carol Dixon
Nancy Gerberding
Roxie Helbert
Wanda Lamm
Alice Moore
Joyce Nolan
Susan Smith
Jo Steig
Carol Wilson
Payson UMC – 8 participants
Plan IV
Rhoda Collison
Geneva Holehan
Bev Still-Savage
Plan III
Chris Spencer
Plan II
Pat Blanchfield
Pat Mumford
Ruth Neigh
Plan I
Joyce Strizek
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Red Mountain UMC –
21 participants
Plan II
Verna Berndt
Elaine Troyer
Marcy Trupe
Plan I
Shelley Bott
Doris Broschat
Georgiann Crouse
Judy Dunn
Penny Gumser
Bobbi Heppe
Sharon Ivory
Mary Kay Lininger
Evelyn Methfessel
Linda Munsil
Marie Pettigrew
Betty Rose
Linda Thistlewaite
Jan Vineyard
Children
Paige Downin
Ivy Green
Keely Jeske
Janae Smith
St. Matthew UMC –
7 participants
Plan IV
Robin Gearhart
Billie Snell
Plan III
Nancy Barle
Plan I
June Hanson
Carol Huston
Patti Nester
Kathy Olney
Scottsdale UMC –
2 participants
Plan IV
Janis Johnson
Plan III
Plan I
Ellen Drobnak
Sun Lakes UMC –
6 participants
Plan IV
Donna Jones
Plan III
Charlene Smith
Plan II
Nan Keller
Becky Kienow
Mary Boyer
Plan I
Phyllis Noel
Tempe First UMC –
7 participants
Plan IV
Joan Huston
Plan I
Elaine Bristol
Jenny Bristol
Sharon Clement
Mary Jo Cranwell
Martina Gardner
Rebecca Hasler
Velda Rose UMC –
20 participants
Plan IV
Pauline Benway
Donna Jensen
Pat Nixon
Plan III
Carla Burman
Bev Loftin
Helen McIntire
Peggy Scott
Leona Vander Vorste
Plan II
Ann Greenberg
Billie Larime
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Jan Arnold
Myrna Bowman
Marty Eck
Dorothy Grafft
Lois Huffman
Kathy Kolbo
Karen Peterson
Tish Roberts
Children
Carson Fritsch
Jackson Fritsch
Living Timeline - Telling Our Stories
I had a call from National United Methodist Women asking how our collection of living timelines was coming along. I was embarrassed to tell
Anissia that I’ve not received a single timeline submission.
The conference newsletter and all the district newsletters had an article
in their December issues about the Living Timeline we are to create.
Go to: http://desertsouthwestconference.org/living-timeline-telling-ourstories to read about the timeline and develop some ideas from other timelines that were taken
off the United Methodist Women Pinterest page.
In brief, our conference is supposed to be collecting short stories to put on a special face book
page that tells what we, our circles and/or our local organizations have done in the past or are
currently doing. The stories may also be a memorial to someone who was active in the past but
is no longer with us. Pictures may also be submitted. Please make sure you have permission to
submit someone’s photograph if the person or persons is still living. We are creating a living
timeline to share with other United Methodist Women, friends and colleagues via Facebook.
Stories are to be short, just one paragraph preferably - a couple of sentences. When submitting please include the name of the person you are honoring/memorializing, the name
of the circle and/or local organization. Send these to [email protected] When I
have several I will begin a new special Facebook page with these stories.
Bev Secrist, Conference Communications Coordinator
Corrections for the 2016 Directory
Please put the following information in your 2016 Central East District United Methodist
Women Directory. If there are additional corrections, please e-mail me at [email protected]. I will get the corrections out to everyone either through the Circuit Rider or by email. Thank you for your cooperation.
Conference Officers
Arvilla Jungman - e-mail should be
Grace Campbell - e-mail should be
CED Officer
Yvonne Fischer - zip code should be
2019 Committee on Nominations
Betty Hosmer—should be added
Casa Grande
Joan Plemmons - e-mail should be
Cross in the Desert
Ruth Hummel - e-mail should be
Desert Chapel
Diana Bradley—e-mail should be
Sheryl McKinney, Secretary
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[email protected]
[email protected]
85014
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
2016 Mission u
It may only be February but your Conference Mission u Leadership Team has been working
hard for the past few months putting plans in place for the Mission u Events this summer. We
will again be holding three events in the conference.
Las Vegas (North District) July 8-9 at Desert Spring UMC, 120 N. Pavilion Center Dr, Las
Vegas, NV
Tempe (Central East & Central West) July 29-30 at Dayspring UMC, 1365 E Elliot Rd,
Tempe, AZ
Tucson (South District) August 19-20 at Catalina, 2706 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ
Mission u is an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current mission
study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of women in fulfilling the mission
work of the church. Participants grow in understanding the mission of the church in the current
world context; conference events are open to members and non-members of United Methodist
Women.
2016 Mission Studies (books are available at www.umwmissionresources.org)
Spiritual growth: The Bible and Human Sexuality (Item #M3272)
Issue study: Climate Justice (Item #M3265)
Geographic: Latin America-People and Faith (not offered in Las Vegas) (Item #M3223)
New this year. . .
Hands-On Mission Project opportunity on Saturday
Online registration, in addition to mail in
Registration Available March 31, 2016
Carla Whitmire, Dean
Creator God,
We praise you each day for the glorious beauty of the earth and thank you for creating it and
putting us upon it. As we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of the resurrection
of Jesus Christ, son and redeemer, we ask your blessings on us. Keep us mindful of others
who do not have the privilege of living in a country where we are free to agree or disagree with
others; a country where we are free to worship or not worship; a country where we can praise
your name in whatever format we wish to. Thank you for the gift of your unfailing love and unending blessings.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit we pray, Amen.
Alberta Farnsworth
Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth, Desert Southwest Conference UMW
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Mission Education
How are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in
one whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him?
And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? Romans 10:14-15a
United Methodist Women’s mission education programs equip members for mission involvement through:
Study and exposure to new information that expands concepts of mission;
Interaction with people from diverse communities;
Prayer and reflection; and
Opportunities to participate in mission activities.
United Methodist Women’s mission education programs include:
Mission u Studies – Each year selected themes related to a spiritual growth topic, a geographic area and a current issue are the focus of study in UMW Schools of Mission u around the
country. This program started in the mid-1930’s and is organized by UMW leaders in each regional conference of the United Methodist Church.
Response Magazine – The magazine of the UMW, published 11 times a year, brings an invigorating array of Bible studies, articles on current issues, stories on programs and institutions financially supported by UMW, a Spanish-language page and program suggestions. And now it
can be read on your tablet, phone or computer as well as in print.
United Methodist Seminars on National and International Affairs – The seminars, offered at
the UMW-owned Church Center for the United Nations across the street from the UN, enables
participants to encounter global issues in the light of biblical and theological reflection. The seminars emphasize the United Methodist Church’s commitment to human rights, racial justice,
world peace and global justice.
Leadership Training – Elected officers in each local unit, district and conference of UMW participate in training events and leadership development experiences provided by the organization
at various times each year.
Assembly – Every four years UMW Assembly brings together women from across the organization for four days of worship, fellowship, study, enrichment and challenge.
All of these are opportunities to gather with our Sisters in Christ for fellowship, prayer, education
and work in the name Our Holy Spirit. To give voice to whoever we may be able to touch to
those around the world. So, give thought to any one or more of these amazing opportunities that
might interest you. They are very accessible and most often a scholarship from your local UMW
unit may be available, or help from another source, can help get you there! Show the interest and the Lord will put you on the path!
Thanks for reading.
Your Missions Education Coordinator, Cindy Harvey
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THE 2015 MISSION TODAY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR CENTRAL EAST DISTRICT:
In the Faith Category:
Aldersgate -The Bridge United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women of Casa Grande*****
Friendship Village United Methodist Women
St. Paul’s-Claypool United Methodist Women
Spirit of Joy United Methodist Women
Song of Life United Methodist Women*****
Wesley United Methodist Women*****
In the Faith & Hope Category:
Desert Chapel United Methodist Women*****
In the Faith & Hope & Love Category:
Payson United Methodist Women*****
Red Mountain United Methodist Women*****
St. Matthew United Methodist Women*****
In the Faith, Hope, Love in Action Category:
Central United Methodist Women*****
Cross in the Desert United Methodist Women*****
Dayspring United Methodist Women*****
Grace United Methodist Women*****
North Scottsdale United Methodist Women
Scottsdale United Methodist Women*****
Sun Lakes United Methodist Women*****
United Methodist Women of Tempe First*****
Velda Rose United Methodist Women*****
*****Indicates 5-Star Mission Giving Status
Congratulations!
United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
Mission Giving is the foundation for United Methodist Women's mission work. Mission
Giving is mission money that provides funds, which enable the work of United Methodist
Women to reach far beyond the church walls and into the lives of women, children and youth.
Women prayerfully make pledges to their local organization which then goes on to the district,
conference, and national body to be budgeted for ministries with women, children and youth in
the United States and all around the world. To give you an idea of the size of the organization
that you are a part of internationally, consider the following numbers:
United Methodist Women Mission Giving
2016
2015
2014
Year
$13,922,126.00
$13,423,063.00
$15,016,832.00
Day
$38,142.81
$36,775.52
$41,142.00
Hour
$1,589.28
$1,532.31
$1,714.25
5 Minutes
$132.44
$127.69
$142.85
1 Minute
$26.49
$25.54
$28.57
1 Second
$0.44
$0.43
$0.48
Now closer to home, the generous and sacrificial giving of the members of the United Methodist Local Organizations, we as a District have met our 2015 5-STAR MISSION GIVING goal
of $50,000. In fact, we surpassed it by over $4,000! May each dollar be spent in a way
that pleases God. Your District Mission Leadership Team raised the 5-STAR MISSION GIVING GOAL for 2016 to $52,000. We are confident that all of us together can meet this challenge.
Pledge for 2015
Given in
2015
Pledge for 2016
Pledge to Mission
Special Mission
Recognition
Gift to Mission
Gift in Memory
World Thank Offering
TOTAL 5-STAR MISSION GIVING
$45,000
$43,736.62
$48,000
$800
$1,950.00
$800
$700
$500
$3,000
$50,000
$2,021.59
$1,335.00
$5,008.33
$54,351.54
$700
$500
$2,000
$52,000
Call-to-Prayer & Self Denial Collection
N/A
$3,241.50
N/A
I look forward to serving as your District Treasurer this year. Please let me know if I can be of
service to your local organization.
Blessings to all – Linda Moore, Treasurer
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2nd Annual United Methodist Women
Day of Giving
To The Legacy Fund
As part of our five-year 150th anniversary celebration, United Methodist Women members around the country will be
giving to the Legacy Fund, which is a permanent endowment to support the work of future generations of United
Methodist Women.
We have good news! Former United Methodist board presidents and chief
executive officers have secured matching funds for the upcoming Day of Giving.
This year NEW Day of Giving donations will be matched 2 to 1, increasing every
gift by 50 percent. Note: The matching gifts will not apply to reoccurring gifts initiated prior to this year’s Day of Giving. Members and friends who have already
pledged should use this opportunity to invite a friend to give.
Options for Giving:
Online: www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund
Phone: 800-278-7771 (8 am-6 pm EST, Mon.-Fri.)
Text: Legacy150 to 41444
Check (write “The Legacy Fund” in the memo section):
Office of the Treasurer, UMW
475 Riverside Dr.
New York, NY 10115
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MESSAGE FROM YOUR VICE PRESIDENT
“Our job is to be faithful, not right.” I took this quote from Rev. Anthony Tang at our Leadership Development Event in January. It has been sticking with me ever since. What does
being faithful look like? In our local organizations, what is the most important thing you are
doing? When others look at United Methodist Women what do they see? There are lots of
questions – and the answers will vary with each of us I think. I believe that as we move forward, it is always critical to stop and discern what God is asking. I’ve been searching
the internet to see what it says about faithfulness. Synonyms for faithfulness include dedicated, devoted, true and dutiful. In United Methodist Women we ask our members to prepare for faithful living and action by studying mission studies. We continue to share resources
for a faithful response to the border crisis and to human trafficking; a recent national workshop
urged Faithful Living in a Climate-Change World. Locally, we strive to be a faithful, nurturing
community. Galatians 5: 22 tells us that one of the fruits of the Spirit is faithfulness. We have
been given great gifts to serve, and giving to God in faithfulness is the way those gifts
will grow into something beautiful. I encourage you to look at the projects you do, the
priorities you set and the level of welcoming hospitality you present. Be purposeful in determining how all of what you do shows your faithfulness to God.
Kathy Schock, Vice President, CED
MESSAGE FROM YOUR COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Hello!
I’m excited about serving as your new CED Communications Coordinator,
and especially including your fabulous articles into the Circuit Rider!
I’m a Phoenix native and grew up at Central United Methodist Church
where I’m currently serving as secretary of the UMW Lydia Circle. I have a
wonderful UMW family legacy with my grandmother, mother and sister participating and volunteering in numerous positions and activities for many
years. Additionally, I’m a member of Crossroads UMC.
Currently I’m working part time for the Desert Southwest United Methodist
Foundation as an Administrative Assistant.
I’m honored to be part of the CED Team!
Yvonne Fischer, Communications Coordinator
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We have some sad news. In the past few years participation in Labels for Education has declined. As a result, Campbell’s has come to the very difficult decision to wind
down the LFE program. The good news is nothing changes this program year which ends July 31, 2016.
There will be changes for next year’s program starting August 1, 2016. You may have already noticed that fewer products are carrying the LFE logo. Beginning August 1 only UPCs
with the logo can be redeemed for points. Therefore, it is important that everyone send all
labels, UPCs and caps to Wesley no later than July 15th - earlier if possible. We want to
have enough points to get some of the items on Golden Gate’s wish list before the program is
totally over.
Campbell’s will continue to support American kids through their Grand Stand for Schools
sweepstakes and community efforts which they annually contribute $70 million in food and
funding to tackle obesity and hunger amongst our country’s most vulnerable families.
You Are Invited to Dayspring UMC!
Dayspring United Methodist Women extends an invitation to everyone
to hear Dr. Sonja Klinsky speak on Climate Justice March 19th at 9
a.m. in the Adult Room of the church. Those who attended the
CED annual celebration in October heard her dynamic presentation.
Even if you heard her then, you are bound to learn something new
this time! Climate Justice is a mission focus of United Methodist
Women this year and is also one of the Mission u studies. Guaranteed what you hear will make a good supplement to the Mission u
class.
Come, bring a friend and/or spouse!
Sonja Klinsky is Senior Sustainability Scientist, at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of
Sustainability at Arizona State University. Dr. Klinsky is particularly interested in the dilemmas inherent in attempts to address complex, multi-scalar, sustainability public policy issues.
Within this, she is working on two major research trajectories. First, she is continuing to investigate how climate change policy has been developed and perceived in both domestic and
international arenas. This work focuses on the development of cap and trade mechanisms,
ongoing debates about justice, and the role of economic modeling in policy decision-making.
Second, she is engaged in research that explores methodologies for exploring public opinion
about sustainability issues. This has included work on public understandings of "proenvironmental" behavior, public perceptions of justice, and communication strategies for sustainability.
Dayspring UMC is located at 1365 E. Elliot Rd, Tempe. (between McClintock and Rural)
For more information contact Beth Cadman - [email protected]
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