United Methodist Women/GBGM Women's Division/News Archive for 2004

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27 articles found for April, 2004

Eunice Mathews – A Life, A Legacy
PITTSBURGH (UMNS)-- It's not every day that the United Methodist Church gets to honor one of its leading lights before her years of history- making have passed into memory. Yet, on April 29 the top legislative body of the denomination paid tribute to Eunice Jones Mathews- -a living legend in the church's history of mission. The 998 delegates to General Conference and hundreds of visitors honored her 90th birthday with a "Happy Birthday" chorus and a reception at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 30, 2004
Feedback From the Un-Happy Birthday Campaign - Jubilee USA
Feedback from the Un-Happy Birthday Campaign - Jubilee USA
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 27, 2004
Covering for the UnInsured
A large majority of individuals have experienced first hand the rise in health care costs. Many people are now faced with paying higher insurance premiums, paying a larger portion of their health care bills or losing health care coverage all together. Some individuals and families never have had the privilege of having health care insurance; even if it has meant that not having it could lead to serious health problems and risks.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 27, 2004
Participate in the "Call to Prayer for Peace Campaign - From Lent to Easter and Beyond!"
United Methodist Women continue their prayer campaign for peace as the first anniversary Iraq’s invasion passes and as violence continues in the Middle East, Africa, Haiti, and all places of unrest. United Methodist Women began the campaign last year, from Advent to Easter. Now, the campaign continues.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 21, 2004
Division Approves Future Work Around Public Education
United Methodist Women concerned with good public education for all children will have a chance to participate in advocacy. The Division is developing educational efforts during 2005-2006 that will further promote United Methodist Women’s Campaign for Children, Phase III.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 21, 2004
Celebrate 135 Years with United Methodist Women
“Celebrate: A Seed Is A Promise” ($7.00) is a new video to help women celebrate United Methodist Women. With a song written for the video, and with footage of the work of United Methodist Women over the past 135 years, this video will be useful even beyond this year.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 21, 2004
Women Controlling Money and Programs: The Idea is Feared by Some
Why is it that women controlling money and running their own programs is feared by some people? At the United Methodist General Conference, the denomination’s legislative-making body, in Pittsburgh, Penn., April 27-May 7, opponents within The United Methodist Church will once again bring resolutions before the body to dissolve and/or change the Women’s Division and its one-million member United Methodist Women.
Source: WD Press Releases
Date posted: Apr 21, 2004
Two Major Emphases to be Realized in 2004
Frequently, education is cited as an important aspect of creating a better society. Our faith legacy is rich in appreciation for the value of education. We acknowledge Jesus, who created a learning community of disciplined followers, as the master teacher. John Wesley recognized education as important for both leaders and people at low levels of society without rank or privileges.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Relationship Between Two Schools Arises From Consultation
We are delighted to share with you the following account of a series of reciprocal linkages, as told by a Consultation participant.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Dr. Shu Li Named President Of Fujian Hwa Nan Women’s College
The new president of Fujian Hwa Nan Women’s College, Fuzhou, China, is Dr. Shu Li. He holds a B.E. in engineering, an M.Ed. in industrial psychology, a Ph.D. in psychology, and a postgraduate Diploma of Teaching in Higher Education.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Women’s Division Staff Change
Joyce D. Sohl will retire on July 31, 2004, and a new deputy general secretary of the Women’s Division, General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, will assume office on August 1, 2004.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Upcoming International Higher Education Opportunities
An exchange of faculty members, students, or administrators may be pos- sible with support from both the sending and receiving institutions and the Women’s Division for five selected institutions per year. Exchanges are in discussion and development among Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea; Hiroshima Jogakuin University, Hiroshima, Japan; and Methodist University of Piracicaba, Sáo Paolo, Brazil.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Announcement
Six collegiate mission institutions in the United States are now part of the Women in Higher Education global network:
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 20, 2004
Abortion Isn't the Only Issue in March on Washington
On April 25, thousands of women are expected to march on Washington for women's lives and reporductive choices. Among the thousands will be members of the -million member United Methodist Women.
Source: WD Press Releases
Date posted: Apr 19, 2004
Looking for Staples in the Middle of Nowhere
How far will United Methodist Women go for saving God’s creation?
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 15, 2004
Cover the "Uninsured" Week: Get Involved!
Forty-four million Americans lack health care coverage – an increase of more than two million in just one year. Eighty percent of these uninsured are in working families! 8.5 million are children
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 14, 2004
Women's Division President Spring 2004 Report
Women's Division President, Genie Bank gives last report at Spring 2004 Board Meeting
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 14, 2004
135th Birthday Ideas - Bright Light
Like sparkling cider, ideas for United Methodist Women’s 135 years are popping up like bubbles. Here are a few sips of creative juice to show how some districts and conferences celebrate 135 years in mission!
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 14, 2004
Treasurer's Report 2004 Spring Board Meeting
Women's Division Treasurer, Connie Takamine gives report at Spring 2004 Board Meeting.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 14, 2004
UMW Members Make Commitment to Continue Promoting Processed Chlorine Free Paper
United Methodist Women members make commitment to continue promoting "processed chlorine-free" paper to all who live and work in communities across the country.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 12, 2004
Young United Methodist Women Member Participating in Global Conference on Child Labor
Young United Methodist Woman, Kim, 17, from Cal., will be attending the first ever Children’s World Congress on Child Labor May 10-13 in Florence, Italy.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 08, 2004
March for Women's Lives
United Methodists will be gathering on the National Mall in Washington, DC on April 25, 2004 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 08, 2004
How a Garden Grows
Worship Service for celebrating 135 years in Mission - United Methodist Women
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 07, 2004
Deputy General Secretary's Quadrennial Message to United Methodist Women
This speech was given at the quadrennial meeting of United Methodist Women, which took place in each of the five jurisdiction's of the United Methodist Church. The purpose of these meetings are to elect directors to the Women's Division, elect jurisdiction officers, and give United Methodist Women a chance to celebrate and educate themselves for mission with others from their regions.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 02, 2004
President's Quadrennial Message to United Methodist Women
This speech was given at the quadrennial meetings of United Methodist Women, which took place in each of the five jurisdiction's of the United Methodist Church. The purpose of these meetings are to elect directors to the Women's Division, elect jurisdiction officers, and give United Methodist Women a chance to celebrate and educate themselves for mission with others from their regions.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 02, 2004
UMW Action Alert: An UnHappy Birthday: The World and International Monetary Fund Turn 60
To mark the 60th Birthday of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Jubilee USA is leading an Un-Happy Birthday Card campaign to draw attention to the devastating effects that the policies of these institutions have had on the economies of the developing world.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 01, 2004
The Jubilee USA's UnHappy Birthday Card Campaign
The Jubilee USA network, a coalition of over 60 organizations in the U.S. working for a debt- free world, is asking individuals to send ‘birthday cards’ to the World Bank and IMF for their 60th birthday. Through these cards, individuals can voice their concern about the global debt crisis and its effects on the world’s poorer countries.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Apr 01, 2004