June Activities:

2 Took part in the UMC Plenary Session online with Bishop Bridgeforth. Phone calls to potential pianists for our District Annual Gathering (AG)

10 United Women in Faith PSM District Team Zoom planning meeting for AG.

25 Visited Stanwood UMC with Susan Alderin, re/ location for our PSMD AG Sept 20. Will rent Wesley Hall ($75) and use the narthex for 4+ displays.

26-28 Thurs—Sat UMC Annual Conference with Bishop Bridgeforth at Bothell UMC and Bothell HS Theatre. ‘Suggested postponing some of the evening events till Sat; folks and kids were tired! This was done!

July Activities:

3 helped our new Pastor Glenn and Jackie Hoskins move into the AUC Parsonage, then weeded some of the flower beds.

16 Participated in lively discussion at AUC Council Meeting re/ Lay Lay Leader having voting privileges at Bd. Mtgs. (I’ve been a Lay Leader!)

18 Wrote Quarterly President’s Report for United Women in Faith Conference.

19 Email Tac. Comm. House re/ video for our AG.

21 PSM District Team Zoom meeting working on our District. AG.

23 Rode to Yakima with Judy Jewell for PNW Conf. Leadership Mtg.

24 9+ AM Conf. Leadership Team Planning Meeting at Wesley UMC.

24-26 Mission u “Practicing Hope Together” by Tabatha Folley.

August Activities:

4 United Women in Faith PSM District Team Zoom planning meeting for AG.

21 Faith Talks Podcast w/ Jen Farmer and Julia M Freedman

26 Virtual; Holding Court ADA w/ Michele Uzeta (sp?) Virtual; Sierra Club and National Park Service w/ Hillary Larson

27 Phone call interview from The Marquis Who’s Who in America!
I was accepted based on my life’s work in teaching, many years in Christian leadership and community organization, and 35 years of volunteering. In BSA, and service in other organizations.

September Activities:

2 PSM District Team Zoom planning meeting for AG.

9 Mtg. in my home with Kendra Smith, temporary Treasurer for Our PSM District. Discussed concerns re/ finances, budget, etc.

16 PSM District Team final Zoom meeting before AG.

20 PSM District Annual Gathering in Stanwood UMC’s Wesley Hall;
Theme: “Through Community, We Find Hope!” Romans 15:13.
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mary Boyd, from Coupeville.

“Gathering Hope,” using a flip chart, she shared interpretations from famous people, then encouraged women to say what hope means to them. Very good, interactive presentation!

27 Participated in “Roots and Wings” at Sedro Woolley—Central UMC.

October Activities:

7 PSM District Team Zoom debriefing AG; begin planning for our Local Leadership Training Event. Confirmed location: Snohomish UMC on Sat, March 21st!

8 Joined 12+ AUC Women for a weekly new Life Guide Bible Studies by Rob Suggs, covering “Christian Community” in 10 studies.

16 Tuned into Podcast with Jennifer Farmer, “Faith Talks”, “Making an Impact at Every Age”; interviewed Frances S. Strickland, 1st Lady of Ohio, who wrote a child’s biography of Kentucky’s 1st woman Governor, who was passionate for children and youth.

17-18 PNW Conference United Women in Faith ANNUAL GATHERING at Bothell UMC. Conf. Leadership Meeting 9-2; Greet attendees 2-4. Participate in both days.

28 4-6 PM watch Podcast “Stop Plastic and Pollution”! Despite infections, illnesses, frustrations with both my computer and my cell phone, several appliances quitting, and having our records hacked, I/we have been blessed by a short visit from my mid-west niece and her hubby, our three sons and their families celebrating a belated 80th birthday for me, and being recognized for accomplishments in the past. Family and friends are very important, and I treasure my sisterhood with other UWFers!!

Shalom, love, and hugs!

Blessings,

Jeannine Lish
Puget Sound District President