United Methodist Women is delighted that many conferences are sharing these timely 2020 studies in virtual formats, even as the global pandemic has forced all in-person training and events to be canceled. Interested in participating? Scroll through the listings below!
Finding Peace in an Anxious World (adult spiritual growth study)
Conference: North Carolina
Contact: Jin Lee, dean, nccmissionu@gmail.com
Details: NC Conference Mission u has plans to offer virtual mission studies throughout 2020-2021 in English. Finding Peace and Women United for Change studies will be offered by districts and all are invited to register without cost.
Conference: Western North Carolina
Contact: Patricia Moore, dean, phmoore71@gmail.com
Details: Mission u 2020 Live: October 26, 27, 28, 29, 7:00 pm EDT via Zoom. Spiritual Growth Study: Finding Peace in an Anxious World. Study Leader: Sandrea Williamson. Registration opens October 1, 2020. More information at: wnccumw.org/events/mission-u-2020
Women United for Change (adult anniversary study)
Conference: North Carolina
Contact: Jin Lee, dean, nccmissionu@gmail.com
Details: NC Conference Mission u has and plans to offer virtual mission studies throughout 2020-2021 in English. Finding Peace and Women United for Change studies will be offered by districts and all are invited to register without cost.
Managing Anxiety (youth study)
Conference: Florida
Contact: Sharyn Ladner, dean, sharynladner.umw@gmail.com
Details: Planning to offer a youth study.
Conference: Western North Carolina
Contact: Patricia Moore, dean, phmoore71@gmail.com
Details: Planning to offer a youth study.
Managing Our Emotions (children’s study)
Conference: Florida
Contact: Sharyn Ladner, dean, sharynladner.umw@gmail.com
Details: Offering a children’s study developed by Pamela Davis (2021 Mission u dean) to Sunday School teachers, pastors, and parents.
Thank you also to the other conferences and groups that have or plan to use one of the studies, including:
- The deaconess/home missioner community
- United Methodist Women of St. Paul and St. Andrew UMC, New York
- Virginia Conference UMW
- West Virginia Conference UMW
- Great Plains Conference UMW
- Pacific Northwest UMW
- Michigan UMW
- New England UMW
- Northern Illinois UMW
- North Georgia UMW
- Eastern Pennsylvania UMW
- Greater New Jersey UMW
- South Carolina UMW
- New York (Korean) UMW
- West Ohio UMW
- Michigan UMW
This list is an evolving document, so check back for more information throughout the summer. To be added to either the list of upcoming events or the list of those who have used the study, fill out a short survey here or email odiagostino@unitedmethodistwomen.org.