The Chronicles
Brought to you by: Utah/Western Colorado District United Women in Faith Women's Team
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SAVE THE DATE!
GOODBYE WORRIES, HELLO JOY!
Spiritual Life Retreat ..... Virtual on Zoom
May 19-20, 2023
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Mark your calendars and join your sisters of United Women in Faith in the Mountain Sky Conference for a Friday evening and a Saturday of spiritual renewal. Listen to guest speakers, sing, laugh, pray and learn. Shed your worries and experience joy!
Registration is open now. Click Here for the online registration (preferred method). Or Click Here for the paper registration form to print and mail. No fees - totally free.
Please share this email with friends and others who might enjoy this retreat. We'll remind you again to register, but why not register today. Add this to your calendar and then enjoy the anticipation of a great gathering of mission minded women. Looking forward to seeing you in May.
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President:
Laura Lunsford
59 Knife Edge Place
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 398-1183
lunsfordUWF@gmail.com
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What does it mean to be “An Easter People”? To me it means that we must live into the faith that “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said”, Matthew 28:6.
Christ came to show us that no matter how bad the present may be, there is hope for tomorrow. There is hope for us to share in the love of the Living Christ.
Who do we share this hope with? With friends, family, neighbors and strangers.
How do we share this love? With hugs, smiles, money and food.
When should we share this love? Now and in every day of our lives.
We are God’s children and we were born to see and share the light Christ.
Dear Sisters in Christ, join me as an Easter People as we declare “Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!”
Your Sister in Christ,
Laura Lunsford, District President
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Treasurer:
Connie Pittenger
126 Columbia Way
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-4308 Home
(970) 417-1857 Cell
conpittenger@gmail.com
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Please see the official announcement in the
Committee on Nominations article below!
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Coordinators for Program Resource: |
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Molly Hoey
234 Spring Ridge
Glnwd Springs, CO 81601
(614) 237-7714
rhoey1@gmail.com
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Jamie Darien
19 Chaparral Circle
Glnwd Springs, CO 81601
(970) 379-3077
jbdarien79@gmail.com
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Michelle Foster
600 Ponderosa Circle
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 216-7949
lupe1425@msn.com
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Upcoming Discussions for April - July 2023 |
April 13, 2023
The House on Lowell Street
by Linda A Keane
Based on a true event: the strike of the Kalamazoo corset workers in 1912.
Anyone who has struggled to do the right thing, even when the cost was high, will be heartened by this story of perseverance against all odds. History buffs will enjoy an insider's look at a little-known strike that reveals the challenges faced by union workers before legislation protected them.
Rose Morrison's comfortable life as a banker's wife is abruptly upended and she seeks a way to support herself and her son. Through her changed life’s journey, she becomes involved in a conflict between factory workers and a factory owner. Rose is confronted
with confusing moral choices. It is not enough to care; one must also act.
Nurturing for Community
Guest discussion leader - Jan Spitler, Longmont UWF
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May 4, 2023 **
**Please note - this is something new**
We are going to join the book program offered by the National UWFaith on Zoom on Thursday, May 4.
All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the
Climate Crisis
edited by E. Johnson and K. Wilkinson
Bonus Book: counts as 2 books in Leadership Development
Named one of the Best Books of the Year by Smithsonian Magazine, this book illuminates the expertise and insights of dozens of diverse women leading on climate in the United States . . . and aims to advance a more representative, nuanced, and solution-oriented public conversation on the climate crisis. Intermixing essays with poetry and art, this book is both a balm and a guide for knowing and holding what has been done to the world, while bolstering our resolve near to give up on one another or our collective future.
NOTE: change in date (May 4) and time (5-6 pm Mtn. Time)
and preregistration REQUIRED in order to get the Zoom link.
There is no cost.
To register, go to uwfaith.mn.co which takes you to the digital resources and “Reading Enthusiasts” page. Under the book cover picture, you will find the information and the “Register Here” link.
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Thursday, June 8, 2023 - This night we will share and reflect on the National Book Discussion that was in May. (see above)
Join us to hear about this book whether you have read it or not.
Also, we will look at and read two other books from the 2023 Reading List. Come and enjoy a fun time together!
May and June are times set aside to read a long book, "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah which will be discussed in July 2023.
(see below)
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah
Hope you can read this book in May and June and then discuss in July. This is a powerful epic about love, heroism and hope during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl. Millions of people were out of work and even the land seemed to have turned against them as it was ravaged by dust storms and drought. The novel brings to life the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots.
Social Action
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Join us for our book discussions – come to one or come to all!
We would love to have you!
We meet at 7pm, the 2nd Thursday of each month
A Zoom link is provided in The Chronicles, as well as in an email that is sent a few days before our discussion.
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Coordinator for Education of
Mercy and Justice:
Robin Iles
2803 S. Niagara Circle
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 200-2766 24fan3kids@gmail.com
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Committee on Nominations:
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Amy Gibbs
2510 El Corona Dr
Grand Junction, CO 81501
gnesiosgibbs@gmail.com
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Glenna Kyker Brayton
2492 Park Vista St. Unit E
GJ, CO 81505
(970) 683-8756
kyker.brayton@gmail.com
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Carol Phelps
555 East 5th St.
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7310 (H)
(970) 596-0647 (C)
clphelps1@yahoo.com
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Immediate Opportunity to be a part of the Team!
Words matter.
From speaking at a gathering of thousands to sitting around a table
doing the work of the church at District Team, words are how we get
things done. The Secretary writes our words onto a yellow tablet or
into a computer so everyone at the table can speak and work freely,
knowing ideas are caught and important things are not lost.
Our Secretary, Mari-Emilie, is joyously accepting a position as Supply
Pastor in Montana, and so the Team has an opening, an opportunity
for you to dive in and work with us as Secretary.
Secretary to the District Team is not just writing down dates and times.
We work as a Team, lifting ALL voices to be heard. As Secretary, you
would be doing God’s work on our Utah/Western Colorado District
Leadership Team, the holy and essential work for United Women in
Faith.
If this work is your calling, please contact Laura Lunsford at
lunsfordUWF@gmail.com or 970-398-1183.
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Coordinator for Spiritual Nurture:
Sarah Riehm
PO Box 5080
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(469) 236-0017
sarah.riehm@gmail.com
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Coordinator for Communications:
Elisa Stanley
1743 East 7th Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 589-6196
smithelisamarie@gmail.com
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We think we've got it! We have an updated version of the Utah/Western Colorado District Directory!!
Thank you to everyone who has provided information! And as this is an ever-changing document, if you see any additional changes that need to be made, please email me so we can continue to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information!
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CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS |
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- Book Discussions 7:00pm on the second Thursday of each month via Zoom
- May 19-20, 2023 - Conference Spiritual Life Retreat via Zoom
- September 14-15, 2023 - District Spiritual Life Retreat
- September 15-16, 2023 - Annual Celebration hosted by Delta UWFaith
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President
Laura Lunsford
59 Knife Edge Place
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970.398.1183
lunsfordUWF@gmail.com
Secretary
Position is currently open
Treasurer
Connie Pittenger
126 Columbia Way
Montrose, CO 81401
970.249.4308 H
970.417.1857 C
Committee of Nominations
Amy Gibbs
2510 El Corona Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81501
gnesiosgibbs@gmail.com
Glenna Kyker Brayton
2492 Park Vista St. Unit E
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970.683.8756
kyker.brayton@gmail.com
Carol Phelps
555 E 5th
Delta, CO 81416
970.874.7310 H
970.596.0647 C
Coordinator for Spiritual Nurture
Sarah Riehm
P.O. Box 5080
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
469.236.0017
sarah.riehm@gmail.com
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Coordinators of Program Resources
Michelle Foster
600 Ponderosa Circle
Parachute, CO 81635
970.216.7949
lupe1425@msn.com
Molly Hoey
234 Spring Ridge
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
614.237.7714
rhoey1@gmail.com
Jamie Darien
19 Chaparral Circle
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
970.379.3077
jbdarien79@gmail.com
Coordinator for Communications
Elisa Stanley
1743 East 7th Street
Delta, CO 81416
970.589.6196
smithelisamarie@gmail.com
Coordinator for Education of
Mercy & Justice
Robin Iles
2803 S. Niagara Circle
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.200.2766
24fan3kids@gmail.com
Event Planners for
Annual Meeting 2023
Extended Team Members
Mountain Sky Conference Treasurer
Robin Ball
P.O. Box 4960
Pagosa Springs, CO 81157
970.946.1581
nanas91@yahoo.com
Mountain Sky Conference
Vice-President
Mountain Sky Conference Nominations
Teresa Rivera
3788 W Hillsboro Circle
West Jordan, UT 84084
801.557.4319
rivera.slc@comcast.net
Ellie Young
2239 Stagecoach Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505
970.245.8157 H
970.260.8312 C
ellie.umw@gmail.com
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