Hello to all who are reading and sharing this information. I’m Stell Wallace, your conference Vice President. I’m from the Seven Rivers district, and my unit is based in Ellensburg, where I serve as co-president.

As Vice President, I oversee program planning, with a particular emphasis on the Annual Gathering for our conference. I also work with the district vice presidents as they do their work at that level. If the conference president requests help, I’m there, or if she is unable to attend a meeting, I’m there in her stead.

Supporting mission is what we are about in this organization. As stated in our purpose and mission statement… it is who we are. That said, I am always looking for ways I can promote information and opportunities. When planning events, there is a designated area for exhibits showcasing those we support or with whom we work in conjunction. Our National Mission Institutions are represented, including Global Ministries, ADA (Disabilities) ministries, deaconesses & home missioners, and prayer shawl ministries, among others.

As a conference officer and former national officer, I frequently speak at other events and always promote our Digital UWF and website, where you can find a wealth of information.

As you see in this edition of the Sharing Line, our Annual Gathering for our conference United Women in Faith is this October in Bellevue.

This is a celebration about us: what we have accomplished over the past year and carrying the celebration of the Assembly, our quadrennial international event, to the Pacific Northwest. Together with all our conferences in the US, we make a tremendous impact on programs and projects in our communities, districts, our conference, and around the world. Come and learn. Come and meet others who are part of this organization. This event is part of the Leadership Development we promise to provide YOU. Find me when you check it; I want to meet you.

Blessings,

Stell Wallace, Vice-President
PNW Conference
United Women in Faith

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A Sisterhood of Grace

As a community of women organized for mission, it is important that we be the creative, supportive fellowship espoused in our PURPOSE. In that spirit, the Leadership Development Days planning team offers these guidelines, often referred to as ‘ground rules,’ to provide us a framework to ensure dialogue and participation that is open, respectful, and brave as we share, pray, learn, and listen together.

Be mindful of our interrelatedness with one another and all of God’s creation—celebrate diversity and practice sustainability.

• Listen actively—with head and heart.
• Speak from your own experience.
• Be aware of body language.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Expect unfinished business, both discomfort and joy.

Respectful Communications Guidelines

From “Holy Currencies” by Eric Law

R = take RESPONSIBILITY for what you say and feel without blaming others

E = use EMPATHIC listening
S = be SENSITIVE to differences in communication style
P = PONDER what you hear and feel before you speak
E = EXAMINE your own assumptions and perceptions
C = keep CONFIDENTIALITY
T = TRUST ambiguity because we are not here to debate who is right or wrong.

Fruits of the Spirit:
Galatians 5:22-23

• Love
• Joy
• Peace
• Patience
• Kindness
• Goodness
• Faithfulness
• Gentleness
• Self Control

Other Christian virtues:

• Grace
• Mercy
• Forgiveness
• Humility
• Compassion