{"id":4727,"date":"2013-08-06T12:43:36","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T19:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?p=4727"},"modified":"2013-08-06T12:43:36","modified_gmt":"2013-08-06T19:43:36","slug":"mission-u-learning-together-for-the-transformation-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/mission-u-learning-together-for-the-transformation-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission u: Learning Together for the Transformation of the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><!--p.padding {padding-left:.5cm;}--><\/style>\n<p><center><em>(Left) The Rev. Keith Hackett and Joan Hackett (not shown) introduce US-2 missionaries. (Center) Attendees of Mission u, sing \u201cOne Bread, One Body\u201d. (Right-top) Plenary on \u201cThe Spirit of UMW\u201d with Youth Participation. (Right-bottom) The Rev. Shalom Agtarap leads the all-school study, \u201cThe Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly\u201d.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Mission u: Learning Together for the Transformation of the World<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>By Judy Dirks<\/em> | <em>Photos by Linda York<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mission u highlights personal calling, the Roma, and missionary work.<br \/>\nThis event took place at Central Washington University in Ellensburg from July 12-15, 2013.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more Mission u highlights work of the Church for all ages (more)--><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumw.org\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Judy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/NEWS_MU_judy.jpg?w=696\"\/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p class=\"padding\">\nAsk any one of our 155 Mission u participants, \u201cWhat was the highlight of Mission u for YOU?\u201d, and you will likely get a different response from each.<\/p>\n<p class=\"padding\">For some it may be the Rev. Shalom Agtarap\u2019s captivating presentation of \u201cThe Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"padding\">In this all-school, life-changing study we searched the personal meaning of baptism and communion, contemplated our own experiences of being \u201ccalled.\u201d  For others it may be gaining new insights into poverty issues or the people called Roma.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p> For the youth it could be their study of migration, but I suspect the main highlight would be shared laughter that could often be heard in the halls, auditorium, and dining hall.  Or, perhaps serving Communion for the first time at Mission u may have been not only a highlight, but also a spiritual moment leading to more opportunities to participate in ministry.<\/p>\n<p>Some who heard our US-2 missionaries share their experiences may tell you they feel a call to explore what it is like to do mission work \u2013 long term or as a Volunteer-in-Mission described by UMVIM Coordinator Ronda Cordill.  Hopefully many were inspired to join our amazing United Methodist Women.<\/p>\n<p>Are you getting the idea that Mission u offers something for EVERY ONE OF YOU whether you are 12 or 102?  Then come join us at Mission u 2014 scheduled for July 11-14, at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash.  We will tackle the question \u201cHow Is It With Your Soul?\u201d, learn more about \u201cThe Roma of Europe\u201d, and explore \u201cDisabilities and the Church: Awareness, Accessibility, and Advocacy.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><center><em>Bookmark <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumw.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.pnwumw.org<\/a> for more information.<br \/>\nJudy Dirks serves as dean of Mission u.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/channels\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Channels 64, August 2013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Channels64_Cover.jpg?w=696\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"padding\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/channels\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Channels 64, August 2013 (Coming Soon)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTrayvon Martin\/George Zimmerman reactions \u2022 Mission u \u2022 5 Columns of Mission Churches \u2022 UMVIMs needed through September 2013 \u2022 My Life as a Conference Treasurer \u2022 Step By Step &#8211; Ministry in Haiti \u2022 The Twitter Effect @ #pnwac13 \u2022 Salmon Creek UMC&#8217;s Meal-in-a-Peel \u2022 The Inland Northwest P.E.T. Project \u2022 Campus Connection: Campus Ministries in the PNW \u2022 Musings: Change the UMC, Change the World \u2022 Dave&#8217;s Dibble: Entertainment Bar is Rising \u2022 Adapting to Lead: A Message from our Bishop \u2022 Nurturing Elders &#038; Others: Community Conversations explore end-of-life \u2022 To subscribe to our print or web editions, e-mail <a href=\"mailto:channels@pnwumc.org?Subject=Re: Sign me up for Channels!\">Channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Left) The Rev. Keith Hackett and Joan Hackett (not shown) introduce US-2 missionaries. (Center) Attendees of Mission u, sing \u201cOne Bread, One Body\u201d. (Right-top) Plenary on \u201cThe Spirit of UMW\u201d with Youth Participation. (Right-bottom) The Rev. Shalom Agtarap leads the all-school study, \u201cThe Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly\u201d. 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