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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Women Clergy at 2026 Minnesota Annual Conference

 
Women Clergy at 2026 Minnesota Annual Conference

To recognize the milestone of the 70th anniversary of the ordination of women in The United Methodist Church, clergy women attending this year's Annual Conference gathered for a photo. Thanks was given for each and every one of our clergy women, past, present, and future. 

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Day Apart – June 9, 2026 - Part One

 
Retreat Theme: "Finding & Building Peace in an Anxious World"
Registration Table - Melody Sanders (Area Treasurer)
Traveling Reading Program Library
L-R: Rev. Judy Clark (Area Communications Coordinator), Melody Sanders (Area Treasurer)
Reading Program Coordinator - Connie Scott - Ready to Share Books

Day Apart – June 9, 2026 - Part Two

 
Pat Hansen, Deb Anderson (Area Secretary), Karen Frick, Alice Johansen: Having fun putting a puzzle together and coloring
L-R: Audrey Benjamin, Mary Smith, Cynthia Jung: Great time visiting and marveling at building block "creations"
L-R: Sylvia Farrells (Area Membership, Nurture, and Outreach (MNO) Coordinator), Janet Rieke 
L-R: Beryl Perry, Connie Rollings
L-R: Rev. Judy Clark (Area Communications Coordinator), Belinda Alkula (Presenter, Day Apart/Area Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator)
L-R: Rev. Judy Clark (Area Communications Coordinator), Helen Eslinger

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Prairie Winds Area (District) Day Apart – June 9, 2026

Theme: "Finding & Building Peace in an Anxious World"

Location: Normandale Hylands UMC, Bloomington

Schedule:
9:00 a.m. – Emma Norton’s Tea
9:30 a.m. – Program Begins
2:30 p.m. – Program Concludes

Registration Deadline: May 24, 2026

How to Register:

Online registration is preferred. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGyydLEQfE-Jpx7hVFELo72CnmPGxKch2zCS70YkZ9265qVg/viewform?pli=1

-        Pay $20 registration fee at door or online.

 OR … Complete registration by providing information below and mail it with $20.

-          Checks to be made out to Prairie Winds UWFaith.

-          Mail registration details to Sandy Meyer, 8724 Valley View Pl, Chanhassen, MN 55317.

-          QUESTIONS: Contact Sandy Meyer.

-          Email: regumumw@gmail.com / Cell: 952-270-1157

  

Registration information:

Name: ______________________________________

Address: ____________________________________

E-mail Address: ______________________________

Phone: __________________________

Church: ____________________________________

Previous District (if applicable) _________________

First time attendee at a Prairie Winds District event? Yes_____ No______ 

Mark if Local/District Officer: ______

Office Held: ________________________________

Food Allergies or dietary concerns: ______________

June 9, 2026 - Day Apart - "Finding & Building Peace in an Anxious World"

Prairie Winds

Day Apart

June 9, 2026

 

Normandale Hylands UMC

9920 Normandale Blvd

Bloomington, Minnesota 


     

Don’t you love summer road trips? There is nothing like hitting the road, getting out of town, blowing out the cobwebs, turning up the radio, singing your favorite songs as you beep-bop down the highway! You never know who you will meet or what you will learn along the journey!

Well, this year’s Day Apart will be like that. It will be time to hit the road, get out of town, blow out the cobwebs, and join other United Women in Faith as we take a trip together – a trip of fellowship, celebration, renewal of mind and body – time to do some soul care.

Our tour guide will be the District Spiritual Growth Coordinator, Belinda Alkula.

These times – they can be overwhelming. Point of fact, we live in an anxious world. During our Day Apart, we will explore how to build and sustain peace within ourselves and our circles of influence. We will focus on spiritual tools and actions we can take to calm anxieties and to explore our faith, enabling us to serve as peacemakers in these anxious times.

Decide to give yourself a Day Apart. Take that road trip! Head for Normandale Hylands UMC in Bloomington. You will be glad you did!See you there! 🤍

9:00 am: Emma Norton’s Tea
9:30 am: Program begins
2:30 pm: Program concludes

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Mission u Offerings in 2026

Mission u this year will study "Experiencing Emmanuel through Every Part of our Lives." There are two ways to participate - in person (in July) or online via Zoom (in November).

You can order your study book at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=%22uwfaith%22

IN PERSON (Deadline: June 30, 2026)
Dates: July 24, 25, and 26 at Koronis Camp, 15752 Lake Ave. Paynesville, Minnesota, 56362. 
Study Leader: Kim Harris

Abbreviated schedule below: 

Friday, July 24 
4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Onsite registration and check in to Sunrise Inn 
5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Tabernacle dining room 
6:15 p.m. Program begins in the Sunrise main floor classroom 
8:45 p.m. Discovery Room and Lending library open in the upper level of the Tabernacle 

Saturday, July 25 
8 a.m. Breakfast in the Tabernacle dining room 
8:55 a.m. Gathering music in the Sunrise Classroom 
Lunch and Dinner provided (see onsite schedule) 
7:30 p.m. Discovery Room and Lending Library open for the evening 

Sunday, July 26 
8 a.m. Breakfast in the tabernacle dining room 
8:40 a.m. Gathering music in the Sunrise classroom 
11 a.m. Closing worship and sending forth 

Registration fee: 
Single room: 5 meals and lodging at Sunrise (3 available)………..$329.00 
Double room: (two queen beds), 5 meals and lodging at Sunrise..$289.00 
Commuter: 5 meals and Mission u charge………………………………$150.00 

Click here for more information and to register. (Deadline: June 30, 2026.)

Click here to register for Mission u.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Pay online at https://www.uwfaithmn.com, and click on DONATIONS/ PAYMENTS IN VANCO. Scroll down to "Mission u Registration" and "Mission u Offering." If you are an area (district) or conference officer, there is no registration payment needed.


Or ... Make your check payable to: MN UWFaith and mail to Linda Oberg, 715 East Larpentuer Ave., Unit G, St. Paul, MN 55117/And request you include the following.

- A note in the check memo line: "July 2026 Mission u Registration." 

- Registrant's name

- Address

- Cell phone number

- Email address

- Note if any food allergies/dietary concerns

- Church name

- District name

- Note if you are a first-time participant to Mission u.

- List if you are a local, area (district), or conference officer.

- List office you hold./If you are an area (district) or conference officer, there is no registration payment needed.

Or ... Request a scholarship application form here(Deadline: June 22, 2026)

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ONLINE Via Zoom (Deadline: October 25, 2026):  
Dates and Times: Nov. 1,8,15 and 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. 
Study Leader: Becky Coleman
Click here for more information and to register. 
Registration fee: $25.00 (Please consider making an offering when you register in support of UWFaith ministries and missions).
Payment Options: See above (for in-person study)

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Prairie Winds Area (District) - United Women in Faith - Spring Gathering - Part 1

 
At Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Marshall, Minnesota
Prairie Winds Area's President Betty Stancer Greets Everyone
Cornerstone UMC UWFaith Unit Rep Welcomes Everyone
Lovely Space to Meet, Greet, Laugh, Learn Together
Fun Nametags for Everyone
Ready for Lunchtime Simple Joys Swap
  

In the morning, Prairie Winds Area Spiritual Growth Mission Coordinator Belinda Alkula gave a presentation on "Joy in the Morning."