Calling u 2020
Keynote Speaker: Professor Katharine Hayhoe
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Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change, one of the most pressing issues facing humanity today. But Katharine may be best-known to many people because of how she’s bridging the broad, deep gap between scientists and Christians— work she does in part because she’s a Christian herself. She’s been named by Christianity Today as one of their 50 Women to Watch and currently hosts the PBS digital series, Global Weirding: Climate, Politics and Religion. Photo Credit: Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University |
Saturday Evening Cultural Night: Yellowbird Productions
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The talented performers of Yellowbird Productions will join us on Saturday evening for a celebration of Native American Culture through dance and story telling.
International renowned "Yellow Bird Productions" under the direction of Ken Duncan, member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe specializes in cultural presentations that celebrate the unique spirit of the American Indian. For the past 30 years, Yellow Bird has curated a unique repertoire of songs, dances, stories and dialogue that entertain and educate audiences of all ages. Yellow Bird is a professional family dance company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The group boasts many national dance champions and have been feature performers for many prestigious audiences and institutions. Photo credit: Yellowbird Productions |
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Spiritually Grounded Advocacy: Molly James-Vickery
Mollie James-Vickery is a United Methodist Deaconess serving as the Director of Mobilization and Advocacy for the national office of United Methodist Women. She previously served as Outreach Director at CUMAC (Center for United Methodist Aid to the Community) in Paterson, New Jersey. Prior to moving to Northern New Jersey, she served as Executive Director of Edwards Street Fellowship Center, a United Methodist Community Center and Food Pantry in South Mississippi. She holds a BA in history from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Special Education from William Carey University. She also completed post graduate course work at New York Theological Seminary. Before entering nonprofit work, she was a teacher for more than 10 years specializing in students with disabilities. She has long been devoted to advocacy for her students and their families. This passion for advocacy serves her well in her current position as she advocates for children and youths and their families in a variety of areas, most notably Maternal Health and Domestic Violence.
Special Guest Speaker: Shannon Priddy
Matching passions and resources, I am a professional fundraiser with a non-profit in Indianapolis, IN. I am a homeowner in a neighborhood called Little Flower on the east side of the city and love coming home to tall trees and a 1920’s bungalow style home. I moved to Indianapolis after living abroad with the Peace Corps. A church family and friends keep me busy when I am not working in my yard in the warmer weather or training for a half marathon no matter the weather.
United Methodist Women. As a child I was taught to work for what is right and just in the world. It was at my mother’s invitation that I became involved in United Methodist Women through the transformative education now called Mission u. The opportunities I have been afforded through United Methodist Women opened my eyes to injustice, but also opened my heart to faith, hope, and love in action.
United Methodist Women. As a child I was taught to work for what is right and just in the world. It was at my mother’s invitation that I became involved in United Methodist Women through the transformative education now called Mission u. The opportunities I have been afforded through United Methodist Women opened my eyes to injustice, but also opened my heart to faith, hope, and love in action.
Special Guest Speaker: Harriet Jane Olsen
Harriett Jane Olson has served as chief executive officer of the United Methodist Women’s national administrative and policymaking arm since 2007. United Methodist Women is a US-based women’s organization in the United Methodist Church, engaged in work with women, children and youth in the United States and over 100 other countries. United Methodist Women operates and owns the Church Center for the United Nations in New York City, which they make available to the UN-NGO Community. A Harvard Law School graduate, Ms. Olson practiced real estate and environmental law (1983-96) in New Jersey. From 1996-2007, Ms. Olson was senior vice-president for publishing, Editorial Director of the United Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, TN whose imprints include Abingdon Press and Cokesbury. Ms. Olson has a bachelor's degree from Houghton College in Houghton, N.Y., where she serves on the board of trustees.