Friday, November 13, 2009
Regional School Needs Logo for School of Missions
Check out the attached file for a creative opportunity. Design the logo for the Regional (West Gulf Coast) School of Christian Mission and the Texas Conference Cooperative School. The submit date is January 31, 2010 to Doris Woodland, Tx Conference Representative to WGCR SCM Planning Team. The theme Faith, Hope, Love in Action and details for your entry are listed on the attached form. Please forward this opportunity to your UMW Counterparts and other friends that would be interested in entering a design. Please Contact Doris if you have questions. doriswoodland@sbcglobal.net
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Check out UMW Online
If you are not signed up for UMW Online you are missing a great way to get the latest information about United Methodist Women and what is happening with Women's Division. There are communities to for Reading Program, Missions, Immigration, and much more.
When you check out UMW Online, be sure to pay attention to the current offerings in the Immigration section. As Texans, immigration issues is very important. The United Methodist Church is supportive to immigration reform. You might want to see what the Social Principles has to say about this issue. Currently online you can view a video posted by the new intern on immigration concerns who lives in the Texas valley. There was a recently vigil at the Raymondville Detention Tent City and you can see the raw video of this event. Also of interest in a "Pinky" video which is posted on You Tube. This video shares views concerning immigration along with some history and other views. You may not agree with some or all of this video but learning about a variety of views is a good thing. Share you ideas in the comments section of this post and start a positive discussion on Immigration.
If you want to join the Immigration discussion, here is a chance to learn more.
To learn more about detention issues and immigration reform, please join us on Monday, November 2 at 4 PM EST for the National Faith and Immigration Conference Call. We will look closely at the current standards of detention centers and related legislation, and learn ways in which faith communities can serve immigrants in detention centers and help bring about just and humane comprehensive immigration reform.
Call Information:Monday, November 2
4 PM (EST), 3 PM (CST), 2 PM (MST), 1 PM (PST)Call: 1-800-920-7487
Code: 76723736
The section on the reading program is good also. You can see what books others are reading and share you suggestions and ideas. Join the online discussions with UMW members from all across the United States.
When you check out UMW Online, be sure to pay attention to the current offerings in the Immigration section. As Texans, immigration issues is very important. The United Methodist Church is supportive to immigration reform. You might want to see what the Social Principles has to say about this issue. Currently online you can view a video posted by the new intern on immigration concerns who lives in the Texas valley. There was a recently vigil at the Raymondville Detention Tent City and you can see the raw video of this event. Also of interest in a "Pinky" video which is posted on You Tube. This video shares views concerning immigration along with some history and other views. You may not agree with some or all of this video but learning about a variety of views is a good thing. Share you ideas in the comments section of this post and start a positive discussion on Immigration.
If you want to join the Immigration discussion, here is a chance to learn more.
National Faith and Immigration Conference Call
Call Information:Monday, November 2
4 PM (EST), 3 PM (CST), 2 PM (MST), 1 PM (PST)Call: 1-800-920-7487
Code: 76723736
The section on the reading program is good also. You can see what books others are reading and share you suggestions and ideas. Join the online discussions with UMW members from all across the United States.
Assembly Bus Trip Planned to St. Louis
Plan now to be a part of Assembly 2010 in St. Louis. A bus trip is being planning to get you three. Check out the information on registering for Assembly on the Conference UMW website.
Legislative Event -- Plan to Attend Registration Available Now
Legislative Event -- January 24-26, 2010 in Austin at the Double Tree Hotel.
Scholarship info and registration application available on the Conference Website.
Check out the Texas Impact web site for more information as plans are finalized.
If you have never been, you should go and enjoy this special treat.
Scholarship info and registration application available on the Conference Website.
Check out the Texas Impact web site for more information as plans are finalized.
If you have never been, you should go and enjoy this special treat.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Drop by an Open House at the Cramer Center
From Sue Highfield:
The Cramer Retreat Center, a United Methodist retreat center (just north of Houston – off I-45 and Louetta) is hosting an open-house Thursday, August 27th from 10 am-2 pm. Cramer would like to extend an invitation to the United Methodist Women to stop by for some refreshments and see what’s going on at the retreat center. The process of freshening and improving the facilities is underway. Please visit the website www.cramercenter.org for directions and more information. Please pass this information on to the local UMW unit contacts.
The Cramer Retreat Center, a United Methodist retreat center (just north of Houston – off I-45 and Louetta) is hosting an open-house Thursday, August 27th from 10 am-2 pm. Cramer would like to extend an invitation to the United Methodist Women to stop by for some refreshments and see what’s going on at the retreat center. The process of freshening and improving the facilities is underway. Please visit the website www.cramercenter.org for directions and more information. Please pass this information on to the local UMW unit contacts.
Fall Festival on the Way -- Sept, 25-26
School of Christian Mission was fun and full of inspiration and education. Now it is time to look toward Fall Festival.
The informational flier and registration is on the web site at www.gbgm-umc.org/texasconfumw.
Register early and get your choice of workshops. There will be a barbeque and music on Friday evening at the Tabernacle. Come join the fun Lakeview Methodist Conference Center.
Don't for get to give your donation toward the Special Mission Recognition for Edward Hillard.
Don't for get to give your donation toward the Special Mission Recognition for Edward Hillard.
Be sure to bring the school kits you and your unit have be working on all year. They will be shipped off to UMCOR Depot at Sager Brown.
Come join the fun.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
SCM Just Around the Corner
Hope you have signed up for the School of Mission at Lon Morris. Things will be different this year so you won't want to miss out on new and exciting changes.
But don't forget there are a few things you need to bring::
But don't forget there are a few things you need to bring::
- Shower Curtain and hooks
- Canned food to share during the Food and Faith Plenary
- Personal items
- Sheets and towels, pillow, blanket
- Bible
- Comfortable shoes
- Pen and paper
- Long sleeve for cool rooms
- Bath Mat
- Electric Fan
See you next week.
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