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Dear Women in Faith Folks,

Thank you so much for the reimbursement for the Virtual Conference. We at Recovery Church are excited to learn new ways we can participate.

Blessings,

Deb Mauer, Manette Olson, Renee Dixon

Save the Date

Be aware that some dates are subject to change.

UWFaith Resources

The Reading Program is a cherished UMW tradition that brings together members in mission as they explore, share and discuss the written word. From captivating mysteries and heartfelt biographies to urgent messages about issues like immigration, racism and mental healthcare; there’s something for everyone.

UWFaith continues that tradition with a two-year Reading Program. For more info click here where you can download a brochure with the Reporting Form and the list of books.

response is the award-winning, official magazine of United Women in Faith. We explore spiritual growth and living our faith, and report on our local, national and international work. Each issue will touch your heart, stir your soul, and challenge your mind! Click here to subscribe to the digital and/or print version.

Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR. Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope, and love into action. For more info, click here.

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Deaconesses and Home Missioners

Consecrated, Commissioned Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News Photo by Carolyn Winslow Sixty deaconesses and home missioners from 29 conferences were consecrated at the United Women in Faith Assembly 2022 in Orlando, Florida. The office of Deaconess and Home Missioner, a division of United Methodist Women, “enables laity to respond to a vocational call to be Christ in the world through consecration for lifetime servant ministries of love, justice, and service.” Among the 60, were three from Minnesota: Deaconesses Carolyn Winslow and Cindy Saufferer, and Home Missioner Louis Porter II. These three as well as Deaconess Nicole Weydt (who could not attend Assembly) were also commissioned at the 2022 Minnesota Annual Conference by Bishop David Bard and assisted with worship at Annual Conference. The Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner invites those who are discerning a call to ministry to attend a virtual discernment event taking place on Thursday, October 6, 2022. L-R: Bishop Bard; Deac

Your Vote Matters at Annual Gathering

At MN UWFaith’s Fall Meeting, members can vote on three important items. Please read the information carefully as you decide how to cast your vote on the 2023 Budget 2023 Slate of Elected Officers 2023 Changes to the Standing Rules Budget Proposal for 2023

Leadership Team at Koronis

Retreating for Visioning, Business MN Conference UWFaith officers and coordinators, with representation from all five districts, gathered at Koronis August 13 for a Retreat to vision how we will move forward into the future. Members of the leadership team brainstormed their dreams of transformational experiences that could energize, reconnect, and revitalize our members, districts, and local units. How does remembering our legacy move us forward instead of just doing it the way we’ve always done it? Prior to the Retreat, Christie Brown, Spiritual Growth Coordinator, asked each person on the team to bring one or more items from home that could be used to decorate an altar. At the Retreat, all items were placed in baskets. In random pairs, each pair created an altar using those materials and was asked to explain the symbolism of the items they chose. After an evening of sisterly sharing of stories and music, the group met August 14 for the business of leadership -- hearing reports, discu

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