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Enrichment: Called to Learn


The Immigration System's Impact on Women and Children
Alba Jaramillo, J.D.

Examine the unique roll that women play in immigration system and the challenges that women and children face as they navigate the U.S. Immigration System.

Offered Morning & Afternoon

Films with Impact: Visual Resources for Today & Tomorrow
Jeannie Peterson Hall

Explore the many film resources available to help educate and illuminate on topics of interest, including our most recent Social Action Campaigns. Leave with an annotated filmography to return home ready to use films in exploring these issues within your community.

Offered Afternoon Only

​Everyone Has the Right to a Living Wage!
Mollie James Vickery

Learn why we need to advocate for policies that support affordable higher education, housing and healthcare for all. Find out why this is a Biblical issue, a women’s issue, an economic justice issue, a racial justice issue, an immigrant rights issue.

​Offered Afternoon Only

A Native American's Journey - From a Hogan to New York City
Daryl Junes Joe

Engage with Daryl's personal jouney as a Native American woman who grew up on a reservation, was taught to live the white man’s way, struggled through abuse and neglect, and returned to some of her people’s traditions to heal. Accepting Christ and God’s plans for her life, she still works for justice for her people and other women and children who suffer similar abuse and neglect.

​Offered Morning & Afternoon

Creative FUN-Raising for Mission
Kenya Roberts

Everything you ever wanted to know about “Do it yourself” fundraising. Explore and discuss fundraising ideas for a cause you are passionate about.

​Offered Morning & Afternoon

Disaster Response: Connecting with Our Neighbors
Ronda Cordill

Disasters happen!  Join an interactive discussion what a disaster ministry is, why they are important to the recovery in a disaster, and how you can be prepared to serve those in need when disaster strikes.

Offered Morning & Afternoon 

Joys of Leadership in United Methodist Women
Estella Wallace & Susan Williams

Why you should say YES to a leadership role, and how to tell your story as a leader. Discover your personal leadership skills.  Get answers to who the Program Advisory Group and Directors are and how they shape our organization.

Offered Afternoon Only

Words Matter!  Becoming Aware of Potentially Hurtful Language
Glenna Kyker Brayton

How do you sound to others?  Join the discussion on: identifying violent language and finding substitutes, identifying microaggressions, and forming meaningful apologies while we are learning to be sensitive to other cultures.

Offered Afternoon Only

Love, Justice, Service: The Order of Deaconess and Home Missioner
Megan Hale, Robin Ridenour, & Cindy Johnson

Are you discerning a call to ministry?  Curious about Deaconesses & Home Missioners?  Come join us for discussion about who we are, what we do, and how you can too!

The lay Order of Deaconess and Home Missioner of the UMC is an opportunity for laity who feel called by God to make a lifetime commitment to full-time ministries of love, justice, and service. This workshop is for those who are discerning a call to ministry or those who want to learn more about Deaconesses and Home Missioner relationship

Offered Morning Only

Just Energy 4 All
Miok Fowler & Betty Dickey

Reflect on one of the most famous passages of Scripture, dig into U.S. and personal energy consumption patterns, explore who it impacts, learn about UMW’s “Just Energy for All” campaign and explore how we as United Methodist Women can be part of advocating for energy that is cleaner and more just for God’s people and creation.

Offered Morning & Afternoon

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  • Welcome
  • Calendar of Events
  • 2024-2028 Leadership Team
  • GOALS
  • Our National Directors 2024-2028
  • Leadership Opportunities
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Ubuntu
  • 2024 Quadrennial Event Photos