Assembly: News and Features
Rise! Shine! Glorify God!
Almost 7,000 women gathered for United Methodist Women's Assembly, May 4-7, 2006, at the Anaheim, Calif., Convention Center. Part of a one-million member organization, the women are bonded by common concerns - the issues and struggles of women, children and youth.
United Methodist Assembly 2006 Closes with a Renewed Commitment to Further Mission Work
Four days of soul-stirring worship and workshops and exhibits on spiritual and justice issues at United Methodist Women's Assembly came to a finale of music and praise Sunday, May 7.
Militarism Fashions: Messages of Culture
When 7,000 women gather in one place, there will be talk about fashion. Those gathered at Assembly in Anaheim, CA, viewed a "Fashion Resistance to Militarism" show that sparked conversations about clothing that sends powerful messages.
Listening is a Catalyst for Change
Actress-playwright Anna Deavere Smith used gifts of listening and storytelling to nudge nearly 7,000 United Methodist Women to do even more for the cause of justice in the world.
Let Us Bring Down the Walls and Open Pathways Towards a Culture of Compassion and Caring
Bible Study on Isaiah 58:6-12 given by Silvia Regina de Lima Silva on May 5, 2006 at United Methodist Women's Assembly 2006, Anaheim, California.
Women's Assembly Reaches Young Women
UMW groups made a special effort to invite youth and young women to Assembly '06; close to 150 women and teens, ages 13-25, came to see how they might fit into the million-member organization's purpose of ministry, advocacy and leadership.
Clark-Atlanta University Students Step to Assembly
Their vibrant, determined movements reflect the school's history as an institution established to prepare newly freed African Americans to partake in the promise of their nation after the Civil War. More than 100 years later, the United Methodist-related university is still on that mission.
Assembly Action: A Budget for Justice
Be a prophetic voice of justice. Jesus came to establish a "New Covenant;" as disciples of Christ, we challenge our leaders to create a "New Covenant" with the American people-a national budget that affirms the dignity of women, children and their families while ensuring defense and security.
Assembly Opens
San Diego Area Teens Beat the Odds Through Dance
May 4, 2006: When Casimira Rodríguez reads the Bible, she continues to be surprised by how often the word justice appears. As Bolivia's new minister of justice, the Quechua Methodist woman has a unique opportunity to incarnate the word in South America's poorest nation.
Pre-Assembly Symposium
May 4, 2006: Participants in the Pre-Assembly Symposium on the Impact of Globalization on Women in Higher Education considered facts presented by the Rev. Patty Meyers of Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, N.C.
More Assembly News and Features
News
Read more news and features from United Methodist Women's Assembly, May 4-7, 2006, at the Anaheim, Calif., Convention Center.
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Photo Gallery
The photo gallery contains many photos taken at the Assembly 2006 site. More will be added daily during Assembly.
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Presentations
Printed and audiovisual materials include speeches, photos, online video of Assembly Presentations.
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Focus Groups Reports
On Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th, 2006, Assembly participants participated in focus groups on a variety of topics. The groups began with lunch at 12:15 pm and continued until 3 pm.
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Response Extra
The Response Extra newsletter welcomes women to Assembly 2006, previews the events, includes news and interviews, and more.
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Assembly Action
As disciples of Christ, we call for a national budget with sufficient funds to affirm the dignity of women, children and their families while ensuring defense and security.
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