News of the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Women April, 2013
Reflection I believe. Help my unbelief. Mark 9:24
Yoga before Soup and Study Wednesday, March 27, 5:30pm, Great Hall Cathryn Gunnerson, a certified instructor of traditional and hatha yoga will lead the class. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat (we will have extras if you need one). If getting on and off the floor poses a challenge, feel free to use a chair. Then stay for soup and salad and join in study at 7pm.
Women’s Guild of Wesley Seminary Monday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. Elderdice Hall on the Wesley campus. Join us for a meeting of the Women’s Guild of Wesley Theological Seminary. Dr. Sathianathan Clarke, who is the Bishop Sundo Kim Chair in world Christianity and a professor of theology, culture and mission, will present the program. Several students will also discuss their recent immersion trip to India. In addition, President David McAllister-Wilson will give an update on Seminary developments.
Helping Homeless Youth Sunday, April 14, 10:10 am Great Hall Deborah Shore, Executive Director of Sasha Bruce Youthwork, will talk about her organization’s work to help homeless youth. Since 1974, Sasha Bruce has worked to help young people find safe homes, achieve and maintain good health and explore opportunities in education and careers. Sasha Bruce Youthwork is a 2013 recipient of a Staats Foundation grant from the United Methodist Women. In addition, Sasha Bruce and Covenant House (another youth-services provider) are both members of the Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) and are helping WIN give voice to this heartbreaking segment of homelessness.
AARP Meeting Monday, April 15 in the Vestry Murray Howder will give a musical program on orchestral masterpieces. Social time is at 12:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 1:00. Refreshments will be served.