Dancing With The Spirit

In Honor of Mother's Day "Remembering Love"

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Remembering Love
When we were new born
Love was warmth inside and out
a full tummy and strong comforting arms.

When we could see
Love was all these things and
a smiling, approving face
that delighted in our every effort.

When we could walk
Love was all these things and
hands helping us stay steady
as we ventured farther into the world.

When we could go about on our own
Love was all these things and
soothing words that encouraged us
through our fear and failures
our triumphs and successes.

When we left home
Love that was all these things
journeyed with us in our heart’s
memory and longed to be shared.

But for some
who have never been shown warmth
been the object of delight and pride
felt steadied by a strong dependable hand
or encouraged to overcome fear and failure
there is the love offered by God and
Christ Jesus, and that Love
abides in you.

Practice love that warms,
delights, steadies and encourages.
Cultivate that love in others.

Poem by Amanda Burr

"ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010"

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To Be the Cup Overflowing with all things NEW!

CAL-PAC CLERGYWOMEN
“DANCING WITH THE SPIRIT”
COME AND JOIN YOUR CLERGY SISTERS IN MINISTRY FOR

TWO EVENTS AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Healing Service

Wednesday JUNE 16, 2010
at
First UMC of Redlands at 6:00 PM

The Clergywomen’s Luncheon on Friday June 18, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Casa Loma Room. Menu is Cobb Salad. (The cost is $17.00 without the meal plan and $8.00 with it.) During our time together we will catch up with each other and
celebrate those who are finishing their active ministries
along with those who are just beginning theirs.

ANNUAL DUES ARE $50.00 We would be glad to accept payment at the conference luncheon or our booth on the mall.

We will also be on the mall sharing a booth with COSROW. Come get acquainted and buy a “Dancing with the Spirit” T-shirt or pin.

http://www.cal-pac.org

CLERGYWOMEN AT THE BISHOP'S CONVOCATION

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ALL CLERGYWOMEN ATTENDING THE BISHOP'S CONVOCATION

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1, 2009

AT THE DORAL RESORT IN CATHEDRAL CITY, CA
ARE INVITED TO MEET

IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM

AT 3:30 PM ON TUESDAY SEPTMBER 29th

FOLLOWING OPENING WORSHIP.

AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION ARE:

1. Topics of interest for annual conference luncheon and speaker recommendations
2. Ideas for a Clergywomen’s retreat, themes and keynote speakers
3. Following our get together the leadership team will meet. If you are interested in serving on the Cal-Pac Clergywomen's leadership team you are welcome to stay for the second part of the get-together.

Thank You.

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Hats off to the leadership team for a wonderful time at annual conference - fellowship, celebration and remembering.

CLERGYWOMEN'S LUNCHEON

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116 CLERGYWOMEN

HAVE REGISTERED FOR THE

CLERGYWOMEN'S LUNCHEON

ON FRIDAY JUNE 19TH.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEET AND GREET

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REMINDER FOR ALL

UMC CLERGYWOMEN

WE ARE MEETING AT 10:00 AM

WEDNEDAY JUNE 17TH

BEFORE THE ORDERS OF MINISTRY

AT UNIVERSITY UMC

LOCATED AT:

940 EAST COLTON AVE

LUNCH IS FROM 11:30 am to 12:45 pm

AND THERE WE SHALL BEGIN DANCING

WITH THE SPIRIT!!

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Rev. Kathleen Ross passed away on Sunday May 24th, 2009. There will be two memorial services for Kathleen Ross during the month of June. You are cordially invited to attend either or both of them.

· Saturday, June 13, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Santa Monica Friends Meeting, 1440 Harvard Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. (East of Cloverfield between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway.) This service will be conducted in the manner of Friends (Quakers), with silent, open worship preceded by the singing of Kathleen’s favorite hymns, and followed by a reception and time of fellowship.

· Saturday, June 27, from 3:00-5:00 PM. First United Methodist Church of Torrance, 1551 El Prado, Torrance, CA 90501. This will be a service of Death and Resurrection in accordance with the United Methodist Hymnal and will be followed by a reception and time of fellowship.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the Foundation of the California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, PO Box 6006, Pasadena, CA 91102 or to Santa Monica Friends Meeting (Quakers) at 1440 Harvard Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
If you have memorable stories about Kathleen, please email them to me at friendsbul@aol.com, with a brief description of who you are and how you know her, so that I can include these memories in a booklet. (I need a short description of who you are since Kathleen had so many friends and people whose lives she touched I can’t keep track of them all!)

TRANSITIONS WORKSHOPS

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There will be three transitions workshops offered in the Cal Pac Conference for Clergy leaving appointments and or coming into new appointments.

Consider this an opportunity for Holy Conversation and Communion because there is always benefit to our getting together.

10:00 am to 2:00 pm including lunch

Tuesday, May 19 at Culver Palms UMC

with Rev. Jim Conn and Rev. Gail Messner

Wednesday, May 20 at Redlands First UMC

with Rev. Jim Conn and Rev. Amanda Burr

Thursday, May 28 at the San Diego District Office

with Rev. Jim Conn and Rev. Diane Davis

All transitioning Pastors and Spouses are invited to attend.

Registration is by phone or email to Karina Villalta at kvillalta@cal-pac.org or 626/568-7300. Please register by May 11th.

Our Prayer ConneXion

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Please Keep these Clergy sisters and their families in your prayers:

The Family of Rev. Kathleen Ross
The Rev. Dr. Kathryne Middle

Rev. Myra Hogan

Rev. Diane Mettam

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Clergywomen’s Gatherings at Annual Conference
June 17: Wednesday morning 10:00 am Pre-conference get together
Lunch 11:30 am -1:00 pm
University Church Redlands
940 East Colton Ave. Redlands

Please let us know if you plan to attend RSVP to:
Rev. Lesa R. Smith
Holman United Methodist Church
3320 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles
California 90018
Phone: 323-731-7285
By email at: Lesa0718@aol.com

June 19: Friday the Clergywomen’s luncheon will honor those who have been before and recognize those who are coming along after. When you register for Annual Conference be sure and make this luncheon on of your meal selections. The annual dues we pay make it possible for us to honor our Clergysisters.
Dues are $50 annually and are payable in advance or at anytime during the annual conference.
We also plan to have a booth on the quad where you can just relax, brainstorm about future gatherings, for instance at Clergy Convocation in the fall, just visit with friends, or pay your annual dues.

Sand Artist with Dancing Hands

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The Clergywomen of the California Pacific Annual Conference are invited to Dance With the Spirit together here sharing their stories and concerns, their sermons, and prayers and more as we seek to support each other in ministry.