The Chronicles
Brought to you by: Utah/Western Colorado District United Women in Faith Women's Team
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND
SAVE THE DATES!
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The Pagosa Springs Unit invites you to join us
Friday, August 4 10:15 am to hear:
Guest Speaker Cindy Tank-Murphy
Author of "Strength to Live"
Best-selling author, international speaker, and mental health advocate, Cindy Tank-Murphy offers a unique perspective on the much-needed conversation around overcoming the grief from suicide and the mental health epidemic around it. Trained in Mental Health First Aid and certified in QPR, a suicide prevention technique, Cindy believes we can eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness through awareness and open dialogue that will ultimately save lives.
Cindy Tank-Murphy will join us via Zoom to share her family's journey with depression and suicide and how it has inspired her mission to help others.
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Join us via ZOOM at:
Meeting ID: 850 4666 3635
Passcode: 028396
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District Spiritual Life Retreat
"Come Away for A While"
September 14-15, 2023
District Annual Celebration
"A Home for All"
September 15-16, 2023
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We Need Your Help!
2022 Census Unit Survey
In May, an email from Khia Shaw containing the UWF 2022 Unit Survey was sent out. The survey is intended to be completed by the unit president or All Access group convener. Questions are related to how your unit or group is thriving in sisterhood, faith and action and how you are committed to act boldly for justice and transform communities.
The information in the census is sent to UWF National and we do not have access to the census numbers. We would appreciate it if you would send the following information to Lorraine Hesselbach from Pagosa Springs UWF at 720-308-2457 or via email at lhesselbach@hotmail.com. If you have any questions or do not have computer access to complete the form, you can also contact Lorraine for assistance.
We would like to know: (please identify your group)
1. # of members January 1, 2022
2. # of new members for 2022
3. # of members lost by death or other reason in 2022
4. # of members December 31, 2022
Thank You!!
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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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“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a
Branch will bear fruit. but with righteousness he will judge the needy,
with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth.”
Isaiah 11:1
It has been a long cold spring; my little squash plants have been
sitting in my living room window sill getting more and more lanky. I
kept watching the weather and the frost warnings just kept coming.
Finally, it looked like it was time. I put the squash out in the bed and
what happened? One last freeze. Argh! I stomped my feet and
pouted for a day. Then I went and bought more seeds and planted
them.
As the famous Nat King Cole sings “Pick yourself up, dust yourself off
and start all over again.” As Isaiah said “A shoot will come up from
the stump of Jesse”.
Sometimes that is all we can do, hold on to the hope that success will
follow failure. That we can learn something from our mistakes and do
better the next time.
I have new shoots of squash on my living room window sill. When I
get ready to set them out next time, they will be protected the first few
days by shade/frost cloth. I’ll let you know how it goes….. Hopefully I
will have Cream of Zucchini soup for you in September!
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What are you and your UWFaith unit doing new this year? Is there a
new shoot coming out of an old stump? I hope you will join us in
September for our Annual Celebration and share what you are doing.
We as a district are doing something new as well. In September, prior
to our Annual Celebration we are holding a Spiritual Life Retreat. Our
goal is to center ourselves and nurture our spiritual lives prior to
learning about some wonderful outreach programs supporting people
experiencing homelessness.
Click on the link below to learn more about both events and to get your registration form. Join us as we explore new opportunities and ways of living and serving God’s Kin-dom. The registration deadline is
September 1, so please spread the word to your unit!
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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Please join us for our
Monthly District Book Discussion via Zoom
EVERYONE IS WELCOME ANYTIME!
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Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Hate U Give
by Angie Thomas
This is available as a book and as a documentary. You can read or watch.
Starr, 16, moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and her fancy suburban prep school. This uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal police shooting of her childhood best friend, Khalil. Soon after, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, a drug dealer or a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets. Cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What really went down that night? The only person who can answer that is Starr.
Nurturing for Community
Be sure to check your local library for this book or use the link below to purchase it.
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Future Book Discussions for September - October 2023 |
**Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023**
Pachinko
by Min Jin Lee
**Please note this date is one week early due to the District Spiritual Life Retreat on Sept. 14 and 15, and the Annual District Celebration on Sept. 15 and 16**
Among New York Times Top Ten Books of the Year and National Book Award finalist, this novel details the four generations of an immigrant family as they fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan. When teenaged Sunja discovers she is pregnant - and her lover is married - she accepts an offer of marriage from a gentle, sickly minister passing through Korea on his way to Japan. But her decision sets off a dramatic saga that echoes through the generations. From bustling street markets to the halls of Japan’s finest universities to the pachinko parlors of the criminal underworld, Lee’s complex and passionate characters survive and thrive against the indifferent arc of history.
Education for Mission
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today’s Revolution
by Katey Zeh
Women Rise Up shares the stories of biblical women connecting them to contemporary global gender issues. In doing so, Zeh speaks truth to women's oppression and erasure while reminding us of the sacredness of women's experience, wisdom, solidarity, and sisterhood.
Ruth was an undocumented migrant worker at risk of sexual violence. Hannah struggled with depression over her infertility.
Mary Magdalene witnessed the execution of her friend.
And yet, each of these biblical women discovered powerful ways to resist by claiming the power of their innate sacred worth.
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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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We Invite You to Retreat!
Spiritual Nurture Retreat
September 14 at 5:30 pm to September 15 at 5 pm
This is the first year our United Women in Faith Western Colorado/ Utah District is hosting its own spiritual nurture retreat. We scheduled it for the day before our Annual Celebration (September 15-16) so more of you would have a chance to attend. We have a dynamite roster of speakers on subjects from spiritual nurture to healthy living to stress management. Join us on this spiritual adventure, packed full of faith, fellowship and fun!
Why Retreat?
- Christ calls you to retreat: In Mark 6:31, Christ calls his followers to retreat from the noise of the world. “Come with me to a quiet place and get some rest.”
- Break out of your routine: Retreat gives you a chance to break away from your same-o, same-o routine, to leave the secular world behind if ever so briefly and enter into a sacred space.
- Carve out sacred time: A retreat allows you to get in touch with your own sacred self, with time for reflection, journaling, worship, and prayer.
- Reset and Recharge: Our workshop sessions will give you chances to expand your thinking and recharge your batteries.
- Find fellowship: Our retreat offers opportunities to forge new friendships and build our wonderful UWF sisterhood.
- Learn: Our break-out sessions give you a chance to explore new learning experiences in a safe environment.
This year’s retreat theme is “Equipping the Called”. It focuses on the Six Spiritual Disciplines of John Wesley that prepare your mind, body, and spirit to do God’s work in the world. The Six Disciplines are: prayer, searching the scriptures, holy communion, fasting, living in Christian community, and healthy living. We have lined up a terrific roster of speakers for hands-on sessions in the disciplines of prayer, scripture, modern fasting, and healthy living.
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Our keynote speaker is Kymberlaine Banks, an executive at the Dallas Communities Foundation. A gifted speaker and committed Christian, her job is to equip thousands of corporate employees to volunteer in the community. She has an extensive resume of leadership in social justice and Presbyterian church organizations. Plus, she is a fun and energetic speaker who will surely inspire you.
The Rev. Debra Huffman serves as our worship leader. A graduate of Brite Divinity School, Debra is planning some uplifting worship experiences to open and close each day with spirited singing, delightful devotions, and powerful prayers.
We also have a treat in store! Cheri Minnier-Wells, a Licensed Professional Counselor, will be on hand to staff one-on-one sessions, if you need to have a heart-to-heart talk with a trained and
compassionate listener. She will also be leading a breakout session on stress management and emotional wellness.
Come away with us! You can sign up for the retreat on the same form as your registration for the Annual Celebration.
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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 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
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August 4, 2023 - Pagosa Springs unit hosting Cindy Tank-Murphy, author of "Strength to Live" via Zoom
- August 30, 2023 - 2022 Census Unit Surveys DUE!
- 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 Coordinator for
Annual Meeting 2023
Debbie McCarty
425 Shilo Court
Delta, CO 81416
970.209.1498
dorijo10555@aol.com
Extended Team Members
Mountain Sky Conference Treasurer
Robin Ball
P.O. Box 4960
Pagosa Springs, CO 81157
970.946.1581
robinball1581@gmail.com
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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