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UTAH /WESTERN COLORADO UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2026
SAVE THE DATE
SEPTEMBER 18 – 19, 2026
MONTROSE, CO
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The 2025 Annual Celebration was held in Pagosa Springs, CO on September 19-2025
The Mountain Sky Conference Annual Gathering & Spiritual Retreat was held on October 17-18 in Montrose, CO.
Book Discussions 7:00pm on the THIRD TUESDAY of each month via ZOOM
2026 Reading Program
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Future Book Discussions for March – April – May 2026 |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw
Many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors. Others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence. Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppression are challenged, and new, hopeful, and healing beliefs take their place.
Groundbreaking theologians Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw, each a survivor herself, demonstrate how traditional ways of thinking about God are highly problematic, contribute to the problems of sexual abuse, and are not reflective of the God of love and justice at the heart of the gospel. These long-held theologies often perpetuate the problem of sexual abuse and fail to promote healing for survivors. Drawing from their own experiences and the experiences of other survivors, and centering the ways gender intersects with race, sexuality, class, and religion, Kim and Shaw lead us to deep healing and a transformed church that no longer contributes to the devastation of sexual abuse. In this inspiring book, you will discover new ways of thinking about God that are surprising, challenging, and empowering.
Spiritual Growth (2026)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love
by Valarie Kaur
How do we love in a time of rage? How do we fix a broken world while not breaking ourselves? Valarie Kaur—renowned Sikh activist, filmmaker, and civil rights lawyer—describes revolutionary love as the call of our time, a radical, joyful practice that extends in three directions: to others, to our opponents, and to ourselves. It enjoins us to see no stranger but instead look at others and say: You are part of me I do not yet know. Starting from that place of wonder, the world begins to change: It is a practice that can transform a relationship, a community, a culture, even a nation.
Kaur takes readers through her own riveting journey—as a brown girl growing up in California farmland finding her place in the world; as a young adult galvanized by the murders of Sikhs after 9/11; as a law student fighting injustices in American prisons and on Guantánamo Bay; as an activist working with communities recovering from xenophobic attacks; and as a woman trying to heal from her own experiences with police violence and sexual assault. Drawing from the wisdom of sages, scientists, and activists, Kaur reclaims love as an active, public, and revolutionary force that creates new possibilities for ourselves, our communities, and our world. See No Stranger helps us imagine new ways of being with each other—and with ourselves—so that together we can begin to build the world we want to see.
Leadership Development (2026)
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness
by Kevin Nye
On any given night, more than half a million Americans and Canadians find themselves sleeping on the streets, in shelters, cars, and other places not meant for human habitation.
Yet as this crisis continues to grow, it remains one of the least talked about—especially in churches. Even where compassion and empathy exist, the complexities around homelessness can make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, or numb to the existence of unhoused people in our cities and neighborhoods.
Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers. He demystifies homelessness by journeying into complex issues like affordable housing, mental illness, addiction, and more, while reimagining our theological approach to these matters and educating us on how they intersect with homelessness.
This thorough and intimate book shows us that from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace—something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we’re ready to hear it.
Education for Mission (2026)
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
A remarkable novel about J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation.
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection.
But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle’s complexion isn’t dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.
The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Nurturing for Community (2026)
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was held on September 16 – 17, 2022
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Zoom Annual Gathering – October 3, 2020
You and all members of United Methodist Women are invited to the Annual Celebration of the Utah/Western Colorado District to be held Saturday – October 3rd. This is your official CALL to our ZOOM meeting. The theme for this event is: “Living into Wisdom” Keynote Speaker: Mary Ann Tabor, Conference Coordinator for Social Justice. A Grand ‘ol Tea Party we shall have! If you’d like to wear your finest tea party hat, we’d love to see them.
The schedule for the Annual Celebration includes topics such as: “Mindfulness”, prayer beads, “Hats Off to UMW” and a business meeting. Bring a sack lunch, a cup of tea and join us for some fun!
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The Call Part 7 – STANDING RULES 2019 BUDGET
Annual Meeting – Pagosa Springs – September 18-19, 2015:
