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Twin Cities Connection is
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Editor: Carol Johanneck
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Contents:
• President’s Message • Annual Membership Count
• Save the Date – SCM 2010 • UMW Representative to Emma Norton Services Needed
• Secretary of Program Resources Update • Calling All Local UMW Historians
• Great Gifts to Give- Spiritual Growth • Unit member of the Year
• United Methodist Women are Mission Today • Keynote Speaker on January 23 from Breaking Free
• All Unit Treasurers • Registration for District meeting on January 23, 2010
• Methodist Hospital Representative’s Report • Jewelry Needed by Walker Auxiliary
• Wesley Griffin Elected • Assembly 2010!
• Social Action Update • Twin Cities District Calendar
President’s Message
Greetings my UMW Sisters!
I have so many wonderful things to report. First of all, the Twin Cities District is blessed with an incredible executive team
that works together to accomplish great things!
I am very happy to tell you that a UMW unit has formed at Emma Norton Residence.
They have met every Sunday since October 11 and want to continue meeting every
week. They start each meeting with the UMW Purpose and then read a Bible verse and
answer questions and they end each meeting in prayer. They have learned to knit,
learned to decoupage decorative plates and put together layette kits. They also plan to
volunteer at Feed My Starving Children on December 26. Please hold this unit in your
prayers. I think we will soon be chartering this newest unit of UMW sisters. Some of
them will be attending the January 23rd meeting so plan to come and meet them.
This is a transitional time for us. Churches are merging and others are closing and yet
others are working on plans for the future. Please know that whatever is happening in
your local church that each of you remains a part of the “sisterhood” of UMW and can be
active in many ways other than local unit or circle activities. Plan to attend District and
Conference meetings and Schools of Christian Mission. Take part in short term mission
projects. Join an online community. Look at the local unit events listed on the website: www. myumw.com and attend
meetings at your sister churches. Serve on the executive team. We are currently looking for an Emma Norton
Representative. Let me know if you are interested or have questions.
On November 21 the executive team met to plan for the January 23, 2010 meeting at Normandale Hylands UMC in
Bloomington. I hope at least one person from EVERY church in Twin Cities District will attend. This is an important meeting
to learn more about the important role EACH of you has as a United Methodist Woman. We have scheduled a great
speaker, Heather Caillier, from Breaking Free, a non-profit organization serving women and girls involved in systems of
abuse, exploitation, prostitution, and sex-trafficking. It will be difficult to hear, but this is what I love about UMW. It stretches
us to look outside of our comfort zone and together we CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE to make the world a better place.
Part of the day will also include training for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Program
Resources. During these sessions there will be a large group session for everyone else in attendance to learn more about
the work of UMW through Mission Coordinators and Appointed Representatives to Walker, Methodist Hospital, Emma
Norton Services, Church Women United, and Historian. Please try to send at least one person from your church to the
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Carol Johanneck, Editor
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President’s session to pick up the packet of materials we are preparing for you. This does not commit you to becoming
President!! It is simply a means of communicating important information to all of you.
We will be recognizing Mission Today Units, Five Star Units, and Reading Program Awards so please submit all of your
reports to the designated person on time so we can prepare for this celebration of our accomplishments.
You will also have many opportunities to shop - Emma Norton Pins, Walker Jewelry, Program Resources, and cookbooks
so bring your enthusiasm and your checkbooks!
On September 20th I had the joy of joining the ladies of Christ UMC in Maplewood and leading the Prayer & Self Denial
Program on Technology. It was a very small group and I’m not sure I sold them on modern technology but I appreciated the
opportunity of sharing some basic information with them.
I am honored to be invited to share the Charter on Racial Justice for UMW Sunday at Hamline UMC on January 10 and at
my home church, Discovery on January 31. Also, SAVE THE DATE for the Twin Cities District Spring Gathering on April 24.
I will be leading a spiritual growth retreat based on one of my clown characters, “Scattergood”. The Retreat theme is ‘Scatter
the Good-The Good News that God Loves You.”
I hope many of you are planning to attend Assembly in St. Louis. It is a wonderful experience which you will never forget.
It helps you understand that we are a mighty organization of like-minded women from all over the world and we do MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
I have so much to be thankful for and I feel blessed each day by knowing each of you. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and
may you also feel as blessed as I do. As we approach the wild holiday season let us remember the reason for the season is
Christ in our hearts and live each day counting our blessings and showing God’s love to others. As the new year
approaches enter into it with JOY. I am looking forward to seeing each of you again on January 23. Until then….
With love, Sandy
SAVE THE DATE FOR SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION 2010
at St. John’s University
Collegeville, MN
Weekday July 13-16, 2010
Drive-in Day July 15, 2010
Weekend July 16-18, 2010
Studies
For the Love of God: John’s Letters
Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity
The Beauty and Courage of Sudan
Highlights
All Africa Dress for International Dinner on Thursday and Saturday evenings
Three “Mom and Child” scholarships PLUS free nursery for children ages 5 and under at the weekend event
Watch for more information!
SECRETARY OF PROGRAM RESOURCES
Phyllis Kieser
ATTENTION ALL READING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:
If you have been reading for the 2009 Reading Program, please submit your information by December 15, 2009 to
Phyllis Kieser. List your name, church name, the reading plan #, your address, and phone number. You can either e-mail
the information to me or send it via mail.
Email address: pjkieser@ties2.net
Phyllis Kieser, 1883 Bohland Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-699-2549
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GREAT GIFTS TO GIVE
Submitted by Diane Jachymowski, Spiritual Growth Coordinator
Taken from my archive of favorite e-mails!
1. The Gift of Listening
But you really have to listen. No interrupting, no planning your response. Just listening.
2. The Gift of Affection
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate
your love for family and friends.
3. The Gift of Laughter
Clip cartoons. Share great articles and funny stories. Share especially good ones with people who are feeling blue.
Your gift will say, “I love to laugh with you.”
4. The Gift of a Written Note
It can be a simple “I love you” or “Thanks for your help.” A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a
lifetime, and may even change a life.
5. The Gift of a Sincere Compliment
A simple and sincere “You look great in red,” “You did a super job,” or “That was a wonderful meal,” can make
someone’s day.
6. The Gift of a Favor
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. Try it on your way to work or wherever you go.
1. The Gift of Solitude
There are times when people want to be left alone. Be sensitive to other people’s feelings, and give the gift of
solitude to others.
2. The Gift of Good Cheer
The easiest way to feel good is to make others feel good!
*9. (My addition) A wonderful gift for anyone is the Gift of Prayer, which can be done anytime, anywhere!
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ARE “MISSION TODAY”
Mary Longsdorf, Education and Interpretation
Every unit can be a “Mission Today” unit – increasing its involvement in mission through prayer, study, and action. Have
you returned the “Mission Today” report form which came to each president, or contact person, early in November? It is
also available at www.myumw.com if you cannot locate that copy. I expect a report from every unit, even if it is late or not
complete. This is a ‘tool’ to assist local units to expand their concepts of mission, especially for women, children and youth
at home and beyond. Feel free to add comments – joys and/or frustrations. I will gladly visit with any unit asking for help. I
am available at 651-735-1246 or mlongsdorf@comcast.net.
ALL UNIT TREASURERS:
Jan Bajuniemi, Treasurer
Until Dec 10, 2009, please send local unit remittances to:
Jan Bajuniemi, Twin Cities District Treasurer janb@lifelinkiii.com
1546 Breda Ave
St Paul, MN 55108 Phone: 651-644-1666
After that all giving goes toward 2010, and should be sent to:
Glenice Booker Butler, Twin Cities District Treasurer, bookerbut@msn.com
872 Sherburne Ave
St Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 651-227-7850
Remittance forms can be found at: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/money/giving/forms/
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METHODIST HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Carol Foster
The Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital Service League held its annual meeting on Thursday, November 12. After a delicious
lunch we were treated to a program presented by Helping Paws. This is a volunteer-based organization that trains and
places service dogs to further the independence of people with physical disabilities. The Twin Cities United Methodist
Women were well represented at the meeting. Seven ladies from Hillcrest UMC attended – they were Jean Christianson,
Arlene Ellingson, Myrna Engel, Marian Mathias, Claudia Hicks, Marilyn Juul and Betty Silseth. In addition, Clarice Lien, from
the nominating committee and I also attended. These ladies and others from Hillcrest UMC are very faithful in providing
handmade items to the patients of Methodist Hospital. They expect to contribute a total of 1,200 or more items by the end of
the year. That is an impressive accomplishment!
Methodist Hospital celebrated Spiritual Care Week the first week in November. In conjunction with that event, some of the
Chaplains posted stories of their encounters with patients. Patrick Gambill-Read, a Chaplain Resident, told about a patient
he visited who was hospitalized in the intensive care unit following a drinking binge after a year of sobriety. While visiting
with the patient, they discussed the many losses she had suffered in her life and she noted how alone she felt and she said
“I just need something to hold onto.” After their conversation, he found some reading materials concerning loss for her but
he also gave her something she could hold onto – a prayer shawl. This is what Patrick wrote about this experience:
“Later that afternoon, I stopped back by her room. I brought her the readings, and also a prayer shawl,
which I explained, a volunteer had knitted to be given to a patient at Methodist. She commented on the love which a
stranger had put into creating this prayer shawl, and she ran her fingers over it repeatedly as we talked. ‘Wherever
the future leads,’ I said, ‘I hope you will take this with you as a reminder that there is a love that can help us keep
going even when we feel totally alone, and I hope you will allow that love to wrap you up and hold you gently in hard
times and good times alike.’ ‘I’ll try,” she said, and almost smiled.
“The following morning, I found her room empty. A treatment bed had opened up, and she had been
discharged. With her, she took prayers, a fragile hope, and the prayer shawl – something to hold on to.”
It gave me goose bumps when I read this account of what the prayer shawl meant to this patient. One of our UMW
members may have been the stranger who reached out in love to this patient by knitting this very prayer shawl that wrapped
her in God’s love.
Whether you knit prayer shawls, crochet baby caps, sew walker bags or make finger puppets you are truly being the hands
of God and you offer healing in this ministry. Thank you for all you do for the patients of Methodist Hospital. You are truly
giving them something to hold onto.
TWIN CITIES DISTRICT UMW MEMBER ELECTED TO MINNESOTA CONFERENCE LEVEL
Congratulations to Wesley Griffin who was elected at the October 3, 2009 annual meeting of the Minnesota Conference
United Methodist Women to serve on the Committee on the Charter for Racial Justice Policies. A little
about Wesley:
“I am relatively new to Minnesota, but not new to the United Methodist Women (UMW). My father was
a United Methodist Minister. My mother started or led many Women’s Society of Christian Service
(WSCS) groups, with which I always had to help.
I lived for more than four decades in Battle Creek, MI, where I worked as an accountant for Kellogg
Company and attended Washington Heights United Methodist Church. In 2004, I moved to Woodbury,
MN and joined Camphor Memorial UMC, reviving their UMW group. I was immediately elected
president. Camphor has grown from four Super Seniors to twenty-four ladies and we are still recruiting.
I now serve as spiritual growth leader in my UMW group. I look forward to serving on social action.
I am widowed with one son and three grandchildren in Michigan, but I have a niece (daughter), one great-niece and one
great-nephew with whom I live in Minnesota.
I pray that I can add something that will make a difference. UMW reaches so far affects so many lives. I pray that it will
go on forever.”
Welcome Wesley and we wish you a wonderful and fulfilling year serving the Minnesota Conference UMW.
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SOCIAL ACTION UPDATE
Joyce Prudden
Four years have flown by and this is my last Social Action Update. Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I
have learned a great deal, and hope I have done a good job of passing some of it on to you.
The Social Action coordinators for 2010 have picked out an ambitious list of issues for the upcoming year:
Climate Change: Action Alerts urging us to contact our elected officials to point out that Climate Change has a
disproportionate effect on the poorest women and their families, especially in developing countries and that it is our
responsibility to protect creation. It also urges us to address climate change in a just way such as protecting the poor from
the rising price of energy.
Health Care: United Methodist Women Support Health Care for All is the title of the October 30, 2009 Action Alert. It states,
“As the health care debate heats up in Washington, it is critical that a public option is included in the final bill that passes
Congress. “
We also have local health care issues with ending General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) for the poorest citizens of our
state on March 1, 2010. Temporary county coverage through MN Care will occur for these citizens for six months following
the end of GAMC, and after this period, will require these citizens to pay for such coverage. This action, unless overturned
during the next legislative session, may unjustifiably overburden our poorest citizens and local public hospitals, and thereby
cut programs where they are most desperately needed.
Poverty & Homelessness: These two issues are very closely linked. The Legislative Commission on the Elimination of
Poverty came up with some very effective measures this year. Now, we have to put them enacted into law and
communicated to those who are interested in working on these issues. At the same, however, homelessness is currently on
the increase this year due to the economic crisis of our country and state. In Minnesota alone last year, over 26,000 homes
went through foreclosure, our food shelves have been experiencing a dramatic increase, and our emergency shelters are
overflowing.
One of the ways to accomplish action about these concerns is to go to the capitol as decent citizens with a group of
religious people with similar concerns. Here are two opportunities:
The Joint Religious Legislative Coalition’s Day on the Hill is on March 25. The day begins at the
River Centre with issue briefings and the keynote speech by Rabbi Harold J. Kravitz, senior rabbi at
Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka. The theme for 2010 Day on the Hill is Justice We
Pursue! (Deut. 16:18-20). This text reflects upon and brings direct inspiration and guidance to work
on poverty, health care, judicial fairness, housing, and taxation. Participants then go by bus to the
capitol and meet with their legislators as a group.
The Minnesota Women’s Consortium’s Women Come to the Capitol will also likely be in March. (The date has not
been announced.) This is a smaller gathering which is more focused on women’s issues.
The best way to stay current on the latest from the General Board of Global Ministry and on local issues is to join the TC
UMW Action Network. The easiest way is to email me at jprudden22@aol.com or Linda Paulson, who will take over in
January, at paulson1142@msn.com. Please contact her if you would like to remain on the current list.
Thank you for all you do to make our world a better place.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP COUNT
Carolyn Doyle, Membership Nurture and Outreach
The letters to all churches in the Twin Cities District were sent out the first week in November for our annual
membership count. As of November 20th I have already received five letters back. All are due January 15,
2010. So UMW presidents, keep the letters coming with your membership count! Great job!
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UMW DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO EMMA NORTON SERVICES NEEDED!
Is mission your passion? Would you like to make a difference? Consider becoming the Twin Cities District UMW
representative to Emma Norton Services. Please review the job description below. If you would like more information,
please contact Twin Cities UMW president Sandy Meyer at 952-448-5877 or by email at sandrameyer51@hotmail.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The District Representative to the Emma Norton Services Board acts as a liaison between the Emma Norton
Services Board and the District elected United Methodist Women leaders and local units in the appointing district. The
representative shall serve in an appointed position for a term of 2 years beginning January 1, with possible reappointment
for a second term.
The Representative serves on the Board of Emma Norton Services with all the responsibilities and duties listed by
the Board. These include:
1. Each Representative shall attend and actively participate in the duly noticed regular and special meetings of the
Board and of any Board committees to which the Director has been appointed, with reasonable allowance for the
Representative’s vacations and unavoidable absences. The regular Board meetings are usually held bi-monthly at
Emma Norton Residence, St. Paul.
2. Each Representative shall participate in the orientation of new Board directors as requested and other Board-
sponsored activities, such as the annual dinner, staff holiday dinner and resident holiday dinner.
3. Each appointed Representative shall serve on the UMW/UMC Relations Committee and may serve on one or more
of the following Board standing committees as interested and able: program, personnel, property, finance,
development, public relations or nominating as interested and able.
4. Each Representative shall carry out such other duties as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities of a
member of the board of directors of a Minnesota non-profit corporation. The Representative’s position on the Board
is as a volunteer.
5. Each Representative shall provide financial support to Emma Norton Services.
6. Each United Methodist Women District Representative to the Board shall have expenses incurred in the
performance of duties reimbursed by the District organization of appointment .
7. Each Representative shall interpret the activities and programs of Emma Norton Services to the community, ask for
support of Emma Norton Services and provide suggestions for improvement to the appropriate person.
The District Representative is also appointed to serve on the District Executive Team of United Methodist Women in which
they reside with the same tenure patterns as listed above. Responsibilities and duties on that team include:
1. Attendance at all scheduled district United Methodist Women events including Minnesota Conference United
Methodist Women School of Christian Mission.
2. Promotion of information about Emma Norton Services within the district structure of the United Methodist Church
through newsletter articles, presentations at district United Methodist Women or United Methodist Church events
and local United Methodist church events. This promotion of information could also be outside the church
organization.
3. Coordination of delivery of in-kind donations given to the Emma Norton Services.
4. Assist in fund raising within the United Methodist Church.
CALLING ALL LOCAL UMW HISTORIANS
Marilyn Dunshee, Twin Cities District UMW Historian, is calling those filling the position of or interested in becoming the
local unit historian to come to the January 23, 2010 meeting of the Twin Cities District UMW. If enough interested people
attend, a special break out session will be held on the role of the historian. If not, we’ll have some time in the large group
session and then sit together at lunch for more information and conversation. Hope to see you January 23!
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UNIT MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Jean Waldt, Twin Cities District Unit Member of the Year for 2009!
Jean was born in St. Paul and has attended Epworth United Methodist Church for most of her life.
She is widowed and has two adult children, daughter Cindy and son Greg. Greg and his wife
Joanne have one son who is in graduate school at the University of Minnesota. Jean is in her
second year serving as president of the Epworth UMW and, in addition, steps into any situation to
fill the shoes of an absent UMW leader. She is a Registered Nurse and volunteers as Parish
Nurse for Epworth, lines up dates for the pastor to serve communion to shut-ins, and also
regularly visits Epworth members who are unable to attend church services. Jean is quick to
deliver meals and more to those in need and counsels all who are feeling down. Her award
winning SMILE is heart-warming to all she greets.
Jean gives children’s sermons and sings in the church choir at Epworth. She regularly attends
district UMW meetings and other events and offers rides to anyone interested in attending. Every third Sunday she offers
free blood pressure readings and keeps a record of each one taken. Her newest volunteer activity is at God’s Closet, a store
front ministry offering free clothing and household items to those in need on the East Side of St. Paul and surrounding
communities. A truer Christian person cannot be found!
By Carolyn Doyle, Membership Nurture and Outreach
Jean Waldt has another volunteer position. She was elected at the annual Twin Cities District UMW meeting to serve in the
class of 2013 on the District Committee on Nominations. Jean also enjoys making greeting cards with friends which they sell
at church with proceeds going to Emma Norton Services. When not busy with volunteer activities, Jean also enjoys other
crafts and gardening. We welcome Jean as she begins her term on the Twin Cities District UMW beginning January 1,
2010.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ON JANUARY 23 IS HEATHER CAILLIER OF BREAKING FREE
Heather Caillier, the marketing and development director for Breaking Free, a local organization working to get prostitutes
off the streets of the Twin Cities, will tell us how this group of volunteers help women break free of the shackles of
prostitution and restore themselves to productive living.
Breaking Free offers a twelve-week program to help women learn to become independent, learn parenting skills, and learn
to manage a household after leaving the prostitution business. From its headquarters on University Avenue in St. Paul,
Breaking Free reaches out to women on the streets throughout the Metro Area, trying to get out the message that there is
help available to anyone who wants to regain control of herself. That help includes counseling, getting an education,
learning new self-help and parenting skills.
Heather has been educating people and fighting slavery and all forms of sexual exploitation for nearly seven years. She has
participated in anti-human trafficking events and training sessions throughout the country. Her extensive background in
marketing and business development has made her well-known throughout the community. In her current position, she
serves as the contact person, raising awareness as she raises funds for the programs of Breaking Free.
Breaking Free’s programs are well aligned with UMW’s stated mission of helping to improve the lives of women and children
everywhere – even on the streets of our own community!
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Registration for January Leadership Enrichment Session
The leadership enrichment session for the Twin Cities District, United Methodist Women, will be held at Normandale
Hylands Methodist Church on Saturday, January 23, 2010.
Registration and morning coffee will open at 9 a.m., with gathering for singing in the sanctuary at 9:20. The worship service
will follow, with the Emma Norton Tea (coffee break) following. The checks and cash given at this time help us make our
goal for support of Emma Norton Services for the year, so plan to give generously.
The training sessions for presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and program resource persons from the local
units will be held in separate rooms. Others will gather in the sanctuary, where the mission coordinators will discuss their
areas of responsibility and invite sharing of workable ideas from all participants.
Following lunch, our speaker will be Heather Caillier, the marketing and development coordinator for Breaking Free, an
organization of volunteers who are working to free women in the Twin Cities from the enslavement of prostitution. (See
separate article about the program.)
The Resource Room and other displays will be available for your browsing during free times.
Registrations may be made with SYLVIA FARRELLS, either by calling her at 952-888-8771 or emailing to:
angelseyf@aol.com . Please include the following information:
Name ________________________________
Church ________________________________UMW Position_______________________________________
Which training session will you plan to attend: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Program Resources
Other (including historian, communications, membership, nurture, and outreach and more)
NOTE: If local unit president does not plan to attend, someone from your church should attend the presidents’
session.
Need child care? ______ If yes, list name and age of child. Please bring a bag lunch for each child. Snacks will be
provided.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING IS MONDAY, JANUARY 18. Cost is $8.00, payable at the door.
Directions to Normandale Hylands UMC, 9920 Normandale Blvd. S. Bloomington.Normandale Hylands UMC is located
on the West side of Normandale Blvd at 99th Street, across from Normandale Village Shopping Center, next to
Hyland Greens Golf Course.
From I-494:
Traveling east or west on 494, exit at Normandale Blvd. Travel south on Normandale through the light at 98th Street and
Normandale Hylands UMC will be on the right-hand side before the next traffic light.
From Highway 100:
Travel south on Hwy 100 and it will turn into Normandale Blvd. Travel south on Normandale through the light at 98th Street
and Normandale Hylands UMC will be on the right-hand side before the next traffic light.
From the South:
• Traveling north on Hwy 169, exit at Old Shakopee Road. Turn Right onto Old Shakopee and travel approximately 2
miles. Turn Left onto Normandale Blvd. Normandale Hylands UMC will be on the left-hand side after the light at
102nd Street.
• Traveling north on I-35W, exit at 106th Street. Turn Right and follow to Xerxes. Turn Right on Xerxes, the Left at the
light onto Old Shakopee Road. Turn Right onto Normandale Blvd. Normandale Hylands UMC will be on the left-
hand side after the light at 102nd Street.
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Speakers:
Judy Woodruff
CeCe Winans
Bishop Joaquina Nhanala
of Mozambique
Jocelyn Elders
YOUR OLD JEWELRY NEEDED BY WALKER AUXILIARY
Do you have costume jewelry that you no longer wear? Donate it to Walker Methodist Care Center
Auxiliary. The members of the auxiliary fund their programs by selling jewelry at a variety of
venues. If you have jewelry to donate, bring it to the January 23 meeting of the Twin Cities District
UMW. For more information contact Twin Cities UMW Walker Methodist Care Center Representative
Maxene Schwanke at 612-871-1516 or by email at wallysgirl2@juno.com.
ASSEMBLY 2010
because YOU believe….
Come!
Join other women from Minnesota and around the world in St. Louis, MO
April 30-May 2, 2010
United Methodist Women’s
Assembly
Find out more at www.umwmission.org
Register online with credit card or send check prior to November 30, 2009
midnight (PT) for discount.
So do it today!
Pre-Assembly Ubuntu Day of Service April 29
Reserve a seat on the Minnesota Conference UMW bus
and a hotel room with the Minnesota Conference block through
Rennae Petersen – rennaepetersen@charter.net
507-532-5976 (home), 605-261-2998 (cell)
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MN Conference UM Women
972 118th Lane NE
Blaine, MN 55434
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Calendar of Events
Twin Cities District UMW
2010 Twin Cities District UMW Calendar
January 23, 2010 Winter Training Event at Normandale Hylands UMC
March 20, 2010 Program and Executive Meetings at Spirit of Hope UMC in Golden Valley
March 24, 2010 JRLC Day on the Hill
April 24, 2010 Spring Spiritual Growth at Spirit of Hope UMC in Golden Valley
April 29-May 2, 2010 Assembly in St. Louis, MO
July 13-16, 2010 Weekday SCM
July 16-18, 2010 Weekend SCM
July 15, 2010 Drive In Day SCM
August 14, 2010 Program & Executive Committee meetings at Arlington Hills UMC in
Maplewood
September 25, 2010 TC District Fall Annual Meeting at Arlington Hills UMC in Maplewood
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