The theme for this year’s Mission u is “The Kin-dom is Among You: Drawing Closer to God and One Another.”
The adult curriculum, Welcome Home by Neomi Fletcher, uses the image of home to explore how living in close proximity to the kin-dom is like making a home with God. It builds on last year’s study of the Lord’s Prayer as we continue to understand the kin-dom/kingdom of God and how we welcome others into community.
Minnesota Conference UWFaith offers options for you to be in community with this study.
In-Person: Registration Deadline June 28
You can attend in-person at Koronis Ministries Christian Camp & Retreat Center.
Your Study Leader, Abigail Keckhafer is a member of Anoka UMC and serves on the Minnesota Conference's Church and Society Team. Read more about Abigail in the next issue of Fresh Connection coming in late May or early June.
The cost of in-person depends on the Housing Option you choose. Prices include 5 meals (Friday dinner, 3 Saturday, Sunday breakfast) + Mission u cost + housing.
Option #1 -Lakeview: Go to this website to see what this option looks like.
Single = $255 • Double $230 per person
Option #2-Sunrise: Go to this website to see what this option looks like
Single = $300 • Double = $275 per person
Option #3 - Commuter (not staying at Koronis) = $150
Virtual: Registration Deadline July 20
If cost is a factor or you are unable to commit a weekend away, Virtual Mission u is scheduled for July 30, August 1, 6, & 8 ,starting at 7:00 pm and ending at 9:30 pm.
Your Study Leader Becky Coleman is a member of Living Spirit UMC and a newly certified lay speaker who helped lead “Practicing Resurrection” for Mission u in 2017. She has also served in UWFaith leadership at the conference and district levels.
Becky says, “Mission u has been one of the highlights of my summers for the past 30+ years! I am excited to share this year’s curriculum with you on Zoom.”
“Having spent a lot of time on Zoom in the last three years.” Becky said, “I’ve gathered ideas to make those times interesting and to encourage participation. Online gatherings are a way to welcome women who live across the state/region and may have responsibilities that preclude them from traveling or being away for several days. At the first online Mission u I attended, we welcomed a mom with a 3-week-old baby!”
Becky plans to provide tips and resources so you can offer the material in different settings to share your learning with others in your home churches. She loves singing and enjoys music from many cultures.
Mark your calendars for Virtual for Mission u Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the last week of July and the first week of August.
Officers required to attend
MN Conference UWFaith Officers (elected and appointed) are require by our Standing Rules to attend a Mission u each year, unless excused by our Conference President. Therefore, Mission u cost with double occupancy room plus vouchered milage are paid for by MN Conference UWFaith.
If you are a District Officer, check with your District President. Scholarships are also available for non-officers.
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