United Methodist Women/GBGM Women's Division

Top staff executives of the United Methodist Women's Division sing during opening worship at the 2006 United Methodist Women's Assembly in Anaheim, Calif. From left are: Jan Love, Sung-ok Lee and Andis Salter. May be reproduced by United Methodist Women and media with credit to photographer and source.<br>Assembly 2006

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. Nearly 7,000 women and some men then headed home from the once-every-four-year event in Anaheim, Calif., inspired to further their mission across the United States and around the world.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Children | Family | GBGM events | United Methodist Church | Women | United States | World |
Date posted: May 12, 2006

UMW Assembly 2006 Opening Speech by Kyung Za Yim
Good Evening! I welcome each and every one of you to the 17th Assembly of the United Methodist Women! My name is Kyung Za Yim, president of United Methodist Women and the Women's Division. We have all journeyed to this holy place from far and near to celebrate God's awesome grace and love for this world acted out through the mission of United Methodist Women! How great it is that we are here, together, to witness that love for the next four days!
Source: Women's Division
More about: GBGM events | Women | United States | Western U.S. |
Date posted: May 05, 2006

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
More about: Advocacy | Children | Education | GBGM events | Women | Youth | United States |
Date posted: Mar 04, 2005

2006 United Methodist Women Assembly
The 17th Assembly of United Methodist Women - Coming Soon! Its time to begin thinking about attending the 17th Quadrennial United Methodist Womens Assembly.
Source: Women's Division
More about: GBGM events | Women | United States |
Date posted: Feb 02, 2005

International Educational Exchange Opportunities
Short Term Educational Exchange Opportunities will be available in 2005 for women faculty and administrators and in 2006 for women faculty, administrators or students for a three to five month period. Up to nine exchanges will be facilitated through the Higher Education Initiative in 2005 and up to nine in 2006, as needed.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Education | GBGM events | Women | Asia and the Pacific Islands | United States | Latin America |
Date posted: Nov 23, 2004

General Secretary, R. Randy Day greets Living Justice participants over lunch at the InterChurch Center in New York.

Living Justice Seminar
Concern for and commitment to living out the Christian vocation of justice for all persons is alive and well among the recent participants in a Living Justice Seminar, held from July 28 – August 1, 2004 in New York City. Coordinated by the Deaconess Program Office through the support of the Women’s Division and Mission Personnel Program Area, the event brought together a group of young United Methodist women (ages 20 – 39) to explore new directions and social justice issues.
Source: Mission Personnel
More about: Advocacy | Communities | Environment | GBGM events | GBGM programs | Human rights | Justice | Social Principles | United Methodist Church | Women | World |
Date posted: Aug 23, 2004

Reaching Out to Women and Children Living in Poverty
Hi, I'm Celia Esparza, president of United Community Centers in Fort Worth, TX. Thank you for allowing me to be with you today to talk about some of the problems that are preventing poor women from becoming self-sufficient. United Community Centers operates four neighborhood centers in some of the toughest, poorest areas of Fort Worth. [This presentation, available online in print and streaming video format, was given at the morning plenary of Assembly 2002 on April 27, 2002.]
Source: Women's Division
More about: Children | Communities | Family | GBGM events | Poverty | Women | United States |
Date posted: Apr 29, 2002

To Know Children, To Know God (Bible Study)

Words of Welcome to the Assembly of United Methodist Women of 2002

Good Evening! And welcome! I'm Genie Bank, national president of United Methodist Women and the Women's Division. You have journeyed from every corner of the world and through some heralding situations to "sing a new song" with us. So on behalf of the Women's Division directors and staff, we're glad you are here at the 16th Assembly of United Methodist Women!
Source: Women's Division
More about: Children | GBGM events | United Methodist Church | Women | Youth |
Date posted: Apr 25, 2002

New York City Youth to Lead Worship at Assembly 2002: Response Daily

Ms. Morris, a professional singer and public- school teacher, recruited the 29 choristers, 8-14 years old, who will perform tonight. The youth are from Middle School No. 44 and Hunter College Elementary School, both New York City public schools, and Columbia Prep, a private elementary school affiliated with Columbia University in New York City. Ms. Morris and "Fly, Pretty Angel, Fly!" co-director Barbara Ames have been rehearsing with the youth for about four months. The youth love the production, the directors said.
Source: Women's Division
More about: Children | Evangelism | GBGM events | Music | Youth |
Date posted: Apr 25, 2002