September 2016

UMW Newsletter THE METROPOLITAN CHURCH

September 2016 Metropolitan Memorial, St. Luke’s & Wesley United Methodist Churches 202-363-4900 (MMUMC office)

Mark Your Calendar September 12 M

UMW Board Mtg (7:158:45pm, Conference Rm)

15 Th

Lunch & More (noon, Great Hall)

19 M

AARP Meeting (12:30pm, Vestry)

25 Su 30 F

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November

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5 Sa

UMW Bazaar

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13 Su

UMW Board Mtg (12:302pm, Wesley UMC)

11

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Blanche Powell Memorial UN Seminar 2016 (NYC)

UMW Sunday & Fall Luncheon

2-3

24 Th

Thanksgiving

Square Dance (7-9pm, Vestry)

12

December

UMW Board Mtg (7:158:45pm, Conference Rm)

22 Sa

BWC UMW Annual Meeting (9am-2pm, Towson UMC)

9

23 Su

Congregational Craft and Art Show (Great Hall)

12

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4 Su

UMW Recognition Sunday & Dedication of new officers

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10 Sa

BW UMW Conference 150th Legacy Celebration (11am) BW Conference Center, Fulton, MD)

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12 M

UMW Board Mtg (7:158:45pm, Conference Rm)

25 Su

Christmas

October 10 M

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Highlights  UMW Sunday events, p. 2-3

 Joys & Concerns, p. 7

 Bazaar preparations, p. 4, and schedule, p. 5

 Mission U recap, p. 8

 New UMW Hospitality Corps, p. 3  Updates from our Treasurer, Rita Guenther, p. 6

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 Regional/National UMW events you can attend, p. 9-10  Dancing, Arts & Crafts, p. 12  Circles, p. 14 Page 1 of 14

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Reflections “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find self-confidence and inner healing.” ~ Jean Vanier, Community And Growth

UMW Sunday Sunday, September 25, 2016

Metropolitan will celebrate United Methodist Women on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in worship and at our annual Welcome Back Luncheon. T.C Morrow will be our preacher at both Metropolitan worship services. All members of the UMW are welcome to the luncheon that follows, as are any women who would like to learn more about the UMW. Prospective members are invited to be our guest!

T.C. Morrow inspired many United Methodists this year as she courageously responded to her life-long call to ministry, seeking ordination, even though she is a married lesbian woman. Her candidacy was given serious consideration by the Baltimore Washington Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM), under the leadership of our own Charlie Parker. The BOM recommended T.C.’s candidacy, but the Clergy Session of Annual Conference failed to approve the recommendation by a narrow margin.(http://bwcumc.org/clergy-vote-not-to-commission-deacon/) Throughout the challenges of this process, T.C. maintained steadfast grace and gentleness in her response to negative comments made to and about her. T.C. continues her work at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. She is well prepared to help us think about our congregational commitment to “pursuing justice.”

Corrine Cannon is the founder and director of the DC Diaper Bank. Our UMW began supporting the Diaper Bank nearly two years ago, as we came to understand that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is better known as Food Stamps, did not permit recipients to use Food Stamps for diapers or feminine hygiene the products. In 2014, we held a Diaper Drive prior to our Recognition Luncheon, as part of our recognition of babies born to UMW members during that year. At Great Day of Service in March, 2015, a team of UMW helped to bundle diapers at the warehouse, for distribution to families in …………………………………………………………Continued on pg. 3

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need. That continued effort was followed by our “Red Tent” drive for feminine hygiene products that were distributed at one of our Campus Kitchen food distribution sites. Because one of the purposes of the UMW is to support local organizations that serve women and children, we made the Diaper Bank a primary recipient of the 2016 Book Sale, held in March of this year. As the speaker for our Welcome Back Luncheon, Corrine will share with us some of the many exciting developments in the expansion of the DC Diaper Bank. ~ Ellen Bachman UMW President

Present your 2015 “Pledge to Mission” on UMW Sunday Similar to last year, if you have not yet had the opportunity to make your Pledge to Mission, we encourage you to bring your annual pledge/contribution to the luncheon.

Sunday, December 4th, 12:30 p.m.

Recognition Lunch

Volunteers Needed for New UMW Hospitality Corps

Each year the UMW of Metropolitan Memorial hold a Recognition Luncheon honoring women who have made a significant contribution to the church the nation, and the world. This year the luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 4th at 12:30 p.m.

Making all feel welcome at the table is an important aspect of our Christian faith.

The UMW is seeking to build a small but industrious hospitality corps that will help manage critical serving aspects of our general meetings such as the UMW luncheon for September, the Recognition Luncheon in December and other UMW events as they arise. Are you creative, energetic, got a good eye for decorations and a sharp pencil for menu planning? Then we are interested in hearing from you. Please contact UMW President Ellen Bachman at ellenbachman@comcast.net to volunteer.

We are seeking nominations of outstanding women to honor this year.

Please submit nominations to Beverly Fleming at Beverly.fleming@gmail.com.

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UMW News UMW Bazaar Saturday, November 5, 2015 Yes, it’s that time already! Work toward the UMW’s annual bazaar begins in June, and all manner of help is needed. Each year, thanks to the efforts of many, this event raises significant funds that the UMW passes on to projects aiding the welfare of women and children locally, nationally, and around the world.

What can you donate? What’s for sale? All manner of gently-used items, such as:  Things for the kitchen / China and other Collectibles / Puzzles and games / “Attic Treasures” / Christmas decorations / New and like-new items for the Gifts boutique / Hand-made crafts / Accessories, Scarves, Belts, Handbags. All of the preceding categories may be dropped off at

any time outside the UMW closet.(on the mezzanine level through the double doors at the end of the Vestry). Closet is kept locked for security reasons and holds only items that the sorting and pricing team has already boxed up.

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Jewelry (Must be delivered to the church office. Do not deliver to the UMW closet

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Boutique-quality ladies’ wear such as jackets, sweaters and gowns (please hold on

area. Thank you.)

to these for now; do not drop with other donations outside the UMW closet area since we lack appropriate space to store them adequately) . Contact Connie McWorkman if you have boutique-quality items to donate.

The Bake Sale, as well as Lunch on site featuring our renowned Harvest Soup and more, will continue! Also continuing will be the Alternative Gifts table, where you may purchase a gift that will directly support a specific UMW-sponsored project.

What we don’t take: 

No furniture (we have neither storage nor display space)

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No used electronics or old phones (these don't sell well)

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No books (Save them for the spring book sale; we don't have storage space to take them now. The only exception: We will

take children's books for sale in the children's section at the bazaar. Again, children's books only.) 

No clothing (Except for Boutique-quality ladies’ jackets, sweaters, and gowns. See above. But again, do not drop these at the UMW closet -- we don't have good

storage space for these.)

Questions, ideas, want to join in?

Contact bazaar coordinator Barbara Gaskill: BETQGaskill@gmail.com We look forward to seeing many friends, old and new!

See next page for schedule

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BAZAAR SCHEDULE 2016 Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon through October 25 -- sorting & pricing -- ALL ARE WELCOME! Sunday, October 23 -- final deadline for drop-off of donations Sunday, October 30, morning -- Jewelry pre-bazaar sale, for church members only Sunday, October 30, late afternoon -- Rafael and crew set up tables for bazaar Monday, October 31 -- empty closet and tweak table set-up (including tablecloths) Tuesday, November 1 through Friday, November 4 -- "Bazaar Week" (bazaar set-up) Saturday, November 5 -- BAZAAR DAY  7:15 – 7:45 workers arrive; gather at 7:50 for prayer and updates/reminders  8:00 – 3:00 bazaar open to public  3:00 – 5:30 (approx.) full clean-up of Christie Room Choir Room & Stage. Some items remain in Vestry for Sunday post-bazaar sale to church members only.

Sunday, November 6  10:00 – 1:00 post-bazaar sale of leftover "better" items from crafts, gifts & collectibles; lunch served in Vestry (advertised to and open to church members only)  1:00 – 3:00 final clean-up Monday, November 7 -- National Children's Center picks up leftovers

A Treasure Trove of Thanks!

Dear Sisters!

Your generosity, shown through your hard work, monetary gifts, and tremendous spirit, has aided so many in our local and global communities. Please accept not only my words of gratitude, but the words of thanks below from those who directly benefited from our recent UMW gifts.

What a blessing it was to have Rev. Dottie Yunger and Rev. Kate Payton lead us and walk with us while sharing their many talents and gifts over the past several years! Although we wish that they were still physically worshiping with us, we know that they are carrying out their missions as UMW members and pastors of their own churches in our Baltimore-Washington Conference.

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about which they care greatly. Given Pastor Dottie’s passionate commitment to the health and well-being of all of God’s creatures, including those that swim in the earth’s waters, fly in its skies, and walk/crawl/run across its diverse lands, we provided a gift of $200 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). The Foundation thanked UMW for the gift, noting, “this is a wonderful way to pay tribute to [Dottie], while helping the CBF restore, preserve, and protect the Bay and its tributaries for current and future generations.”

Pastor Kate’s long-time, hands-on engagement with women and children in Nicaragua was honored by a $200 gift to Dr. Lizzett Cortez’s dental clinic, which will assist them in purchasing a new, badly-needed x-ray machine. Dr. Cortez wrote in appreciation of our gift and reiterated the dire need for the new equipment: “We are very grateful for this very generous gesture. … (the x-ray machine will be used) for the diagnosis and treatment of children in extreme poverty from the rural schools we serve.”

Thanks to your tremendous efforts, and the leadership of Anita Seline and Martha Mizroch, our March Book Sale was a HUGE success! The books collected from our fellow church members and the broader community generated an unbelievable $7,000, which allowed us to make two gifts of $3,500 each, to the D.C. Diaper Bank and to Bright Beginnings.

Although the friends and staff at Bright Beginnings are still very saddened by the passing of Executive Director Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, who many may remember from our September 2015 UMW Sunday luncheon, they continue to very capably serve our city’s vulnerable homeless children through their exceptional programs. Acting Executive Director Doris Dupuy wrote to express their gratitude for our gift and for the leadership that Dr. Gaines provided: “Thank you for your continued support and generosity. The world is a better place because Dr. Gaines was here, but we still have a lot of work to do. We will do it with your help and in her honor.” Some people are very hard to replace. Dr. Gaines was one of them. However, the staff at Bright Beginnings is attempting to do just that, and provided me with a position description. If you would like to receive a copy of the description, please let me know and I will share it with you.

What an honor it is to serve with such incredible women as Dottie, Kate, Dr. Cortez, and Dr. Gaines, as well as each of you! I add my thanks to those shared with us, and look forward to a new year of service for the women and children in our local and global families!

In love, gratitude, and peace, ~ Rita S. Guenther Treasurer

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Joys & Concerns: Dear Friends, I will be serving as a member of Board of Directors of United Methodist Women Organization for next four years (2016-2020). I am looking forward to work with the organization again and as well as with you all. Please let me know if I could be any help.

Blessings, ~ Esther Barkat eunica99@aol.com

In Sympathy

Mary Petrie Greer died June 7, 2016 at the age of 95. She was a long-time member of MMUMC and was active in the UMW. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walton J. Greer, and her daughters Betsy Houston and Kathy Gulnac. She is survived by her sons-inlaw Stuart E. Houston and Jon Gulnac. She is also survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Monica Pree, daughter of Wesley and UMW member Paula Pree, passed away June 27, 2016. Monica was an inspired teacher, mediator, spoken word and visual artist, poet and dancer. She was a native of Washington, DC and previously served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica.

A Celebration of Life was held at Wesley UMC Saturday, July 16, 2016. The service was truly a celebration of Monica's life. There were remembrances from family and friends, including Paula. A sharing of Monica's wishes was given by Rev. Kate Payton. Of course, the Celebration was filled with music befitting such a multi-talented woman.

Following is the Prayer of Thanksgiving and Commendation that was recited in unison at Monica’s Celebration: "All gracious and loving God, we give thanks for Monica's life, for defeats mastered and tasks well done. We give thanks for the way she loved. We give thanks for how she fought the good fight, how she finished her course and how she kept the faith. We give thanks for having the opportunity to love her.

And now, we commend her spirit to you and to your eternal care and glorious presence. Receive Monica into the arms of your mercy. Raise her up with all your people. Receive us also and raise us into a new life, always being thankful for Monica's gifts to us and to the world."

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UMW News A Letter from Mission U 2016 This year’s Baltimore-Washington Conference “Mission U” was held July 29 – 31 at the Pooks Hill Marriott in Bethesda, MD. Barbara Tate, Helene Lilly and I attended. We are so fortunate that the BW Conference draws the committed and talented ministers and instructors we had working with us. I think virtually all of our leaders either graduated from, or are currently students of, Wesley Theological Seminary and they shared a wide array of spiritual gifts.

The plenary study topic was “The Bible and Human Sexuality”. You can imagine how fraught and loaded expectations were for that. I had assumed that the discussion would focus on LGBTQ issues within our faith, but that really only came up at the end. We read several passages in the Bible that refer to a woman’s sexuality and we talked about how each passage was different. We also acknowledged how some scriptures had adamantly been interpreted to mean one thing during a certain period in history, and as time passed, God’s people have returned to the same passages and found newer understanding. The sessions could have easily been rote, polite and superficial, but I thought that the two leaders, Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bonita Belt, African-American woman (who has 2 grown children), and Rev. Matthew Tate, a youthful-looking white guy (who has a 1 year-old daughter), kept things pretty real as they shared their perspectives and experiences and encouraged openness from the group.

The choices for breakout studies were: Latin America: People and Faith and Climate Justice: Call to Hope and Action . Helene and I were in a section taught by Mike Koob of Middletown UMC. Mike wrote an open letter to the 2016 General Conference, urging it to divest clergy pension funds from fossil fuel companies. It’s easy to say that we want to act on climate change, but if that were my nest egg and my child’s financial safety net, how would I vote on the issue? With each study session, it became evident to me that we are so invested in the lifestyle that got us to this point, there is no one decision that will give us an easy way out.

As United Methodist Women, this is like any other call to do justice since the poorest suffer the most drastic effects of climate change, from losing the terrain on which their homes are built to absorbing the manufacturing waste that seeps into their water, food and air, all so that I can buy a clock radio for less than $10 (and probably throw it away a year later). We talked in small groups about what each of our churches is doing. No one uses Styrofoam anymore and many women said that they had dusted off the church china and water glasses for routine use at fellowship events. Look for the Climate Justice study book in the MMUMC library and at least, read Chapter 5 – Climate Injustice, Earth Consequences by our own Dottie Yunger. (It’s the best chapter!)

But more than learning new facts, Mission U is about learning together, among women who have very different daily lives, but who feel the same burst of joy at the opening strains of “Woke up this mornin’ with my mind stay’in on Jesus!” Women who grew up under different realities from mine, but who wake up each day to the same struggle of hearing …………………………………………………………………………………… ..Continued on pg. 8 Metropolitan UMW Newsletter : September 2016

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God’s quiet call over the cacophony of life in the DMV. We brought as many opinions as we were in number, but we were all there to be in community and because we all want to be God’s eyes, ears, arms, hands, feet and heart in the world. That kind of sisterhood is pretty hard to beat.

~ Jeanie Mah

For Courage To Do Justice

O Lord, Open my eyes that I may see the needs of others; Open my ears that I may hear their cries; Open my heart so that they need not be without succor; Let me not be afraid to defend the weak because of the anger of the strong; Nor afraid to defend the poor because of the anger of the rich.

Show me where love and hope and faith are needed, And use me to bring them to those places.

And so open my eyes and my ears That I may this coming day be able to do some work of peace for thee.

Amen. ~ Alan Paton, South Africa, The United Methodist Hymnal, #456.

Mission U (formerly the School of Christian Mission) is an annual weekend dedicated to studying current topics in Social Justice. Mission U and Youth Mission U are cosponsored by United Methodist Women and the Board of Global Ministries.

Baltimore-Washington Conference UMW’s Annual Celebration Saturday, Oct 22 at 9:00 am-3:00 pm Towson UMC, 501 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286 Theme: “Embracing Mission and Outreach through Love in Action” Registration and breakfast — 9am Program — 10am Lunch — 12:15pm After lunch take a trip to the Department of Pediatrics at St. Joseph Medical Center to deliver infant hats or to Genesis Healthcare Center to deliver lap robes. If you can bring knitted or crocheted infant hats or lab robes. Others will remain at the church to assemble birthing kits for UMCOR. See attached flyer for registration and birthing kit items.

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UMW News Blanche Powell Memorial United Nations Seminar Sunday, November 20 – Tuesday, November 22 Register by October 3 (early bird) or October 22 (regular rate) Seminar Topic: “Mass Incarceration” Mark your calendars and join with United Methodist Women from across the BaltimoreWashington Conference for the annual Blanche Powell Memorial United Nations Seminar.

When:

Sun. Nov. 20 - Tue. Nov. 22.

Where: The One UN New York Hotel, One United Nations Plaza, NY, NY. Early bird reduced-rate registrations due by Oct. 3rd Regular registrations due by Oct. 22th In addition to the UN seminar, attractions will include a tour of the United Nations building and Radio Music Hall's 2016 Christmas Show or a Broadway matinee.

A bus has been reserved by the BW conference to provide roundtrip transport between Baltimore and NYC (see flyer for details) or arrange transport on your own.

Bus services like vamoosebus.com, megabus.com, tripperbus.com and others provide relatively inexpensive roundtrip service from locations in Arlington, VA; Bethesda, MD; and DC to NYC. See attached flyer for registration About the Blanche Powell Memorial UN Seminar: Blanche Powell was a member of the United Methodist Women with a passion for justice for all. She had an openly passionate view of the United Nations as a workable hope for peace, and was thoroughly committed to the UN and to the will of God. She became a Women's Division (now UMW National Office) Director and was a United Nations' interpreter for the Women's Division. With roots in the Women's Society for Christian Service in the Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, Ms. Powell served as a Mission Team member at every level of the United Methodist Women's organization. She was an outstanding elder stateswoman within the Baltimore-Washington Conference United Methodist Women. Today, Blanche Powell continues to stand as an exemplary role model for women all over the world.

150th Legacy Celebration UniTea Bruch & Social Saturday, December 10 at 11am BW Conference Center, 11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759 The BW Conference is celebrating 150 years of UMW mission work! $15 donation per person or $10 each for table of ten See attached flyer for registration Metropolitan UMW Newsletter : September 2016

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Metropolitan & Community News Lunch and More Thursday, September 15, noon, Great Hall A New Year! A New Season of Friendship!

Join the Lunch and More Crowd for lunch, a bridge game, a board game or a movie!

Join us Thursday, September 15 for Lunch and More! After eating together, we will have the opportunity for playing a game like Banana-grams, Trivial Pursuits, bridge, or watch a movie.

The movie this month is the 2016 Academy Award's Best Picture, Spotlight. In 2001, editor Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalist to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, an unfrocked priest accused of molesting more than 80 boys. Led by editor Walter "Robby" Robinson (Michael Keaton), reporters Michael Rezendes (Mark Ruffalo), Matt Carroll (Brian D'Arcy James) and Sacha Pfeiffer (Rachael McAdams) interview victims and try to unseal sensitive documents. The reporters make it their mission to provide proof of a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church.

Hope to see you Thursday, September 15! Come and enjoy friends and good food!

If you committed to bringing a game, don't forget!!! Also, bring a friend!

Contacts: Phyllis Kokus, pkokus@aol.com or Mary Jo Marchant, mjmarchant@verizon.net or Drema McAllister-Wilson, dwilson@nationalchurch.org.

AARP Meeting Monday, September 19, 12:30pm, Vestry Topic: “The Archaeology of the Tenley Area of NW DC�

Please join us on Monday, September 19 in the Vestry. DC Archaeologist Ruth Trocolli will tell us about history and archaeology in our neighborhood as well as the Yarrow Mamout site in Georgetown and other investigations. Social time is at 12:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 1:00.

Refreshments will be served.

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Metropolitan & Community News Square Dance Scheduled Friday, September 30, 7-9 pm, Vestry The Arts Council and the Blue Zones Lifestyle “Tribe” of MMUMC invite you to join us for square dancing in the Vestry on Friday, September 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. Veteran caller Kenny Farris who calls for The Gerrymanders Square Dance Club of Maryland will lead us through our do-si-dos. Kenny calls for all levels of dancers. If you’ve never danced before, you can learn at this dance. Come by yourself or bring a friend. Singles, couples, and families are welcome. No special clothes are required but western dress is always welcome.

Light refreshments will be served. A donation of $5/person is suggested, with a maximum of $20/family.

A sartorial note—Two square dance outfits in a size 8, and shoes in a size 8, are available for the evening. Contact Pat Simpich at pat.simpich@verizon.net.

Craft and Art: The Sign-up Is Underway!

Show on Sunday, October 23

Our creative congregants are invited to sign up for the Arts Council's Congregational Craft and Art Show, to be held in the Great Hall on October 23. As we've said previously, we're interested in displaying crafts and art in all mediums: fabrics, jewelry, knitting, crocheting, wood carving or fabrication, photos, paintings, drawings, glass, ceramics, baskets, weaving -- and this is not a complete list. Items that can be hung on walls can be left in place for a few weeks, but the three-dimensional pieces will be on view for just a single day.

Please let us know what you're thinking of showing. We'd like to know the medium, approximate size, and number of items, as well as your name, e-mail address, and telephone number. THIS IS NOT A COMMITMENT; you can change any aspects of it later, or even decide not to participate. And of course you can sign up later (though signing up now might serve as a good incentive).

Send your information to one or more of the following: Carol Schleicher, rschlei@verizon.net; Marilu Wood, shedelwood@gmail.com; or Carol Griffith, carolgriffith33@hotmail.com. If you don't use e-mail, you're welcome to corner us at church or call us. We're hoping to be overwhelmed!

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Food for Thought Wednesday evening adult Christian formation programs Dinner 6 pm; Classes 7 pm Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church

www.nationalchurch.org/Learning/Adult Food for Thought: Every Wednesday, Every Week Every Wednesday evening, you're invited to a community dinner in the Vestry between 6pm and 7 pm. Enjoy a chef-prepared meal with friends old and new. After you feed your body, feed your mind and soul with a mid-week study. Food for Thought features two different study opportunities: a Bible study and a topical study. Studies change monthly, so you can choose a Bible study one month and a topical study the next, without missing pieces of either. For more information, contact Rev. Janet Craswell, Director of Christian Education (jcraswell@nationalchurch.org).

Fall Session 1: September 14-October 5, 2016 Bible Study: Race in the Bible led by Rev. Dr. Charlie Parker and Bob Olson Racial justice is one of the defining issues of our day, but what does the Bible have to say about race? We will explore race and ethnicity in the Bible using the writings of prominent African-American theologians such as Cain Hope Felder, Peter J. Gomes, and Renita Weems.

Topical Study: Life Transitions in Contemporary Drama led by Dr. Fredericka Nolde Berger and Conrad Berger The dramatic arts can offer profound expression of human grief, fear, joy, and love. They can also convey human experiences with the divine. In this short course, Dr. Fredericka Berger, emerita professor of religion and drama at Wesley Theological Seminary, and Conrad Berger will lead us in reading excerpts from dramas that explore life transitions such as moving, aging, dying, and vocational change. No prior experience with play reading or acting required! Plays will include The Cherry Orchard, by Anton Chekov, The Price, by Arthur Miller, Wit, by Margaret Edson, and Racing Demon, by David Hare.

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Circles

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The AU UMW Circle meets Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in the "AU Lounge" at Metropolitan.

Contact Tori Lynn Gilkeson VP@aumethodists.org

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Contact Helene Lilly j718hel@aol.com

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We will meet on September 14 to have lunch and talk about our plans for the new year.

Contact Charlotte Carter, char.carter@cox.net / 703-442-0934

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Join us at the Annual Welcome Back Luncheon, September 25 in the Great Hall after the second service. We will try and sit together, so whoever gets there first, please pick a table! Any questions, Mary Jo Marchant mjmarchant@verizon.net / 703-435-1715 or Ann Michel amichel@wesleyseminary.edu

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We will meet September 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Phyllis Kokus’ home (4713 45th St, NW, Washington, DC) to discuss the book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. All are welcome even if you haven’t read the book! Contact Kelly D’Angelo kellysclothes@aol.com /

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Circle 9 will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. in the Choir Room. Esther Barkat will tell us about her work with the national UMW Board and will discuss the mistreatment of Christians in Pakistan and elsewhere. Please contact Bobby Turnbull bobbyturnbull@comcast.net

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We will meet Monday Sept 19 at 7 pm in the conference room. All welcome! Contact Caralee Adams caralee.adams@verizon.net

The next UMW Board Meeting is Monday, September 12.

Newsletter prepared by Alexandra McPherron alexmcph@gmail.com To add items to the next newsletter, email alexmcph@gmail.com by Tuesday, September 27, 2016.

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