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169 archived articles posted in 2005 found
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23 articles found for March, 2005

An Open Letter to the RENEW Network
Jan Love, Deputy General Secretary, Women's Division writes an open letter to the recent RENEW newsletter February 2005 that publicly raised concerns about the Women's Division and her leadership.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 31, 2005
Executive Invites Conversation with Evangelical Group, But Not to Forget the Real Work
Chief executive of the largest women's organization in the United States released an open letter to the 8- million member United Methodist Church today. †It offered responses to inquiries and an invitation to converse with an evangelical renewal network in the denomination.
Source: WD Press Releases
Date posted: Mar 31, 2005
The Future of Social Security
“The Future of Social Security” presents information on how Social Security currently functions and discusses different plans to reform Social Security.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 30, 2005
Local United Methodist Woman Advocates for Peace
On March 22, Ruth Daugherty-- former Women's Division president and a local United Methodist Women member from Lancaster, Penn.-- walked into her congressman's office with an interfaith group of seven people and one concern. Peace.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 22, 2005
Two Women of Many On the Racial Justice Journey
Throughout history, United Methodist Women and members of the predecessor organizations have seen decisions made every day that affected women, their communities, and their world.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 21, 2005
Mission Comes Full Circle for Korean-American President
When Kyung Za Yim was elected as the first Korean-American president of the United Methodist Women’s Division in fall 2004, she was continuing a legacy of work and mission which began on another continent more than a century ago.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 16, 2005
A Call to Action for Peace - On March 18-20, 2005
On the Second Anniversary of the Iraq War, join thousands who are remembering those who have died and their families and calling for the troops to come home
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 16, 2005
Taco Bell Boycott Ends and United Methodist Women Celebrate Victory
United Methodist Women are celebrating today as the Taco Bell Boycott ends, which ensured better wages and working conditions to workers in Floridaís tomato farm industry.
Source: WD Press Releases
Date posted: Mar 11, 2005
Presidential Beginnings that Continue Today
Economic and social conditions challenging blacks in the Post-Civil War South and the rapid influx of immigrants from China arriving on the Pacific Coast became the catalyst for the establishment of home missions in the United States. The women in the Methodist Episcopal Church led the way. They learned of the needs of women and children in the south.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 09, 2005
Applicants Wanted for Public Education Summit
As part of the Women's Division's ongoing Campaign for Children, Phase III, a Public Education Summit will be held July 29 -31, 2005 at Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The focus will be advocacy in Public School Education.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
From the Deputy General Secretary...
"More milk, less kick, please..."
Nineteenth century Hindu mystic and guru Sri Ramakrishna once said, "Religion is like a cow. It kicks, but it gives milk, too."
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
Division President Sees First-Hand the Effect of Tsunami on Women and Children
Kyung Za Yim, president of the Womenís Division, went to North Sumatra, Indonesia, January 12-16, with an eye for the concerns of women and children in the tsunami-stricken area.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
Are We Closer to Peace Today? Prayers for Peace Continue
It has been two years since the beginning of the Iraq War. The war rages on and our troops continue to serve in Iraq. We are in the middle of the Decade to Overcome Violence (2001-2010), a decade that the World Council of Churches has designated for church communities to work towards peace and reconciliation.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
A Gift to Mission from the Sea
The new Gift to Mission Card, a swirling shell, reminds one of Anne Morrow Lindberghís book, Gifts From the Sea:
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
A Call for Justice
Good news! In 2005, Call to Prayer and Self-Denial grants will be open to all national and international groups that fulfill the theme, Women Seeking Justice in the Workplace.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
New Subscription Services for Response
With new online ordering and renewal options, it is now even easier to bring to life mission stories with a subscription to Response magazine.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
The 17th Assembly of United Methodist Women-Coming Soon!
It's time to think about attending the 17th Quadrennial Assembly of United Methodist Women, May 4-7, 2006, in Anaheim, California.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
Calling Teen and College Women!
The Women's Division is accepting applications from young women, and those who work with young women, for service on the teen or college/university consultative group for United Methodist Women.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
Thank You,
United Methodist Women!
For the past year, United Methodist Women have been celebrating 135 years of being organized for mission!
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
United Methodist Women and Public Education Summit
A Public Education Summit will be held July 29 -31, 2005 at Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This unique event is being planned as part of the Women's Division's ongoing Campaign for Children, Phase III, which is focused on advocacy in Public School Education.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005
The FY 2006 Federal Budget: Do the Numbers Reflect What We Value?
President George W. Bush’s fiscal year 2006 $2.7 trillion budget proposal increases funding for defense and economic development programs while cutting funding for a wide array of educational and social service programs.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 03, 2005
Women's History Month 2005 - Being Free and Blessed
Since being elected as the head of the Women’s Division, I have had opportunities for many blessings and great inspiration from women in mission who love Jesus. One came at General Conference when all the participants celebrated the 90th birthday of Eunice Jones Mathews. Her life’s witness includes being a missionary, an author, a tireless worker on behalf of peace and good will, and her partnerships with very famous Methodists.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 02, 2005
Letter to President Bush on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control treaty
Letter sent to the President urging his Administration to send the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control treaty to the Senate for immediate ratification and implementation.
Source: Women's Division
Date posted: Mar 01, 2005