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144 archived articles posted in 2004 found
September
15 articles found for September, 2004
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Four Institutions:
A Century of Changing to be in Mission With Children
United Methodist Women support more than 100
national mission institutions that meet the needs
of women, children and youth. And their mission
isn't new, but it has had to change to meet the
needs of the community.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 27, 2004
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Liberian United Methodist Women Continue Despite War
While some United Methodist Women in this country
struggle with varying ideologies and theologies
within the organization, other United Methodist
Women half way around the world struggle with
life and death situations. Yet mission on behalf
of women and children continues.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 24, 2004
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Action Alert: Racial Justice and The 2004 Election
United Methodist Women in the United States are
proud of being a part of a racially and
culturally diverse movement and church. The
Charter for Racial Justice Policies reminds us
that our strength lies in this diversity and
that
we must work toward a world in which each person
ís value is respected and nurtured. For many
years, particularly since the civil rights
movement of the 1960 ís, the faith community has
made voter registration activities a priority.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 23, 2004
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Immigration
Since the late 1700's, immigrants have been
coming to this country in pursuit of a better
life. In 1790 the United States conducted its
first census. Of the 3.9 million people
countedduring that census, 64% were British, 7%
German, 18% enslaved African-Americans, and 2
percent free African Americans.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 23, 2004
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Challenge to Religious Leaders: End Sterile Discussions, Choose Work for Peace
New York, NY--United States presidential
candidates
continued debate about the justice of the war on
Iraq, leaders from across religious traditions
came together yesterday at the Church Center for
the United Nation's observance of International
Day of Prayers for Peace.
Source:
WD Press Releases
Date posted: Sep 23, 2004
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The Power and Promise of Peace: A Message for the Peacemakers
On September 21, 2004 at 4:00 p.m., the Tillman
Chapel at the Church Center for the United
Nations observed the International Day of Peace
with the theme "We the Peoples Cry Out for Peace:
A Sacred Call". Jan Love, the new chief executive
for the United Methodist Women's Division, was
the keynote speaker for the interfaith observance
because of her long commitment to interreligious
concerns.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 22, 2004
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With Thanksgiving: Women's Division Honors Outgoing Leaders
Since 1972 the Women's Division has honored its
presidents by setting aside money to be used in
programs of special interest to them.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 21, 2004
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Social Action as Mission: Focus on Racial Justice
United Methodist Women have been addressing
social justice issues as part of Christian
mission for over a century - welfare reform,
reproductive rights, child advocacy, migrant
workers issues, economic and welfare reform. One
area they've consistently addressed is racial
justice.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 20, 2004
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Networks Help Make Mission Possible
Though United Methodist Women are one-million
members strong, the organization needs networks
to be in mission. Two ways that the organization
works in networks are through our mission
institutions and our higher education
institutions.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 20, 2004
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United Methodist Women Lead the Way: Giving God Gratitude
United Methodist Women have been giving the
fruits of their abundance since 1887 when A Call
to Prayer and Self Denial began as a way "to
consecrate a portion from abounding riches or
scant poverty to send forth the good tiding of
great joy unto all the earth". (Dorothy M.
Woodruff, "The Story of the Week of Prayer and
Self Denial 1887-1961")
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 20, 2004
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Resources: How Can you Continue God's Mission?
God's mission with women, children and youth
began 135 years ago and continues. There are
several ways in which you can continue to make a
difference.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 20, 2004
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Jan Love: A Vision for United Methodist Women
For hundreds of thousands of women, United
Methodist Womenís story is not only persuasive,
but deeply connected to their faith stories and
journeys. Together, the Division and United
Methodist Women need to creatively and
assertively tell our story, and if that ís not
persuasive, we have to figure out why.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 08, 2004
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Mission Possible Through Undesignated Giving
When I was elected as a director of the Women's
Division in 1988, we were given buttons that said
"Undesignated Giving Makes Mission Possible."
This is still true today even though we do not
have the button.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 08, 2004
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For 135 Years Schools Have Sustained
When our foremothers went into the world as
missionaries, many began schools to educate women
and children. One hundred thirty-five years
later, these schools still exist. But the trials
they have been through and the adjustments
they've had to make are stories themselves.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 08, 2004
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Promise as Blessing
Sermon for Opening Worship for Committees on
National and International Ministries with Women,
Children and Youth.
Source:
Women's Division
Date posted: Sep 07, 2004
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