IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER!

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1 1st Quarter Issue 2017 Metro Media The voice for the United Methodist Women of the Metro District, Western North Carolina Conference. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER! METRO DISTRICT ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST April 29, 2017, 8:45 a.m. Rocky Mount UMC Mooresville, NC Rev. Holly Cobb Adams, Speaker Cost: $7.50 LEGISLATIVE DAY April 1, 2017 First UMC, Mooresville SPIRITUAL GROWTH RETREAT June 16-17, 2017 Lake Junaluska Index Page 2 Metro District Officers Page 3 Nurturing Partners List Page 4 President s and Vice President s Letters Page 5 Treasurer & Program Resources Page 6 Membership, Nurturing & Outreach Page 7 Spiritual Growth & Social Action Page 8 Nominations Page 9 Mission, Education & Intrepretation Page 10 Metro District Scholarship Application Page Conference Love Offering & Financial Goal Page Conference Vision Page Conference Events Page 14 UMW Purpose

2 President Michelene Mathews Harrowfield Rd. Charlotte, NC (St. Marks) Vice President Nancy Ward 4003 Cotton Ridge Dr. Indian Trail, NC (Matthews) (cell) 2016 Metro District Officers 701 Wingard Road Concord, NC (Forest Hill) / Communications Vickie Weant 504 New Castle Ct. Concord, NC (Royal Oaks) / (cell) Parlimentarian Linda Davidson (2020) 6201 Spring Garden Lane Charlotte, NC (Simpson-Gillespie Historian Sylvia Casey Secretary Treasurer Kim Shafer PO Box Charlotte, NC (Hickory Grove) Education & Interpretation Nancy Litton 1552 Tammy Court Kannapolis, NC / (cell) Spiritual Growth Shirley Hafey 2700 Boulder Lane Charlotte, NC (Trinity CLT) / (cell) Social Action Earonita Strong Culpepper Court Harrisburg, NC (Simpson-Gillespie) Membership, Nurture & Outreach Debbie Eudy 806 Eaglewood Ave. Charlotte, NC 28212(Memorial CLT) / Secretary of Program Resources Amanda Dyer Conference Advisor Jatana Royster 8227 Laurel Oak Court Harrisburg, NC (Hickory Grove) Nominations Tamara Norman Chairman 632 Treasure Dr., SW Concord, NC (Westford) Stephania Cude (2018) 2668 Woodcrest Dr. Concord, NC (Central Concord) Debbie Williams (2019) 2321 Brealy Ct. Charlotte, NC (S. Tryon) Martha Hyler (2020) 910 Lamar Road Concord, NC (Bethel Midland) Shirley Hickok 301 Brightwood Ct., SW Concord, NC

3 2017 Nurturing Partners EARONITA STRONG Shiloh-Cabarrus, Waxhaw, University City, Unity-Kannapolis, Royal Oaks, Harrisburg, Commonwealth, Plaza SHIRLEY HICKOK Asbury, Midway-Kannapolis, Calvary-Charlotte, Broad Street, Centenary, Cold Springs Harmony, Davidson, Blair Rd, St. Andrews, Mt Pleasant, Christ-Charlotte, Central-Concord NANCY LITTON / Simpson-Gillespie, First-China Grove, Memorial-Monroe, Central-Charlotte, Union-Waxhaw, St. Mark s, Mill Grove-Midland KIM SHAFER Williamson Chapel, Myers Park, Zion-Monroe, St.Stephens STEPHANIE CUDE Forest Hill, Jackson Park, Rock Grove, Oak Grove-China Grove, Morrow s Chapel MICHELENE MATHEWS michelenemathews1@gmail.com Sharon, The Vine (Kilgo), First Hmong, Sedgefield, Assurance, Pleasant Grove, Ghana Mission, North Davidson TAMARA NORMAN tnorman1971@gmail.com Central-Mooresville, Mt. Zion, Faith-Mooresville, Hickory Grove, Trinity-Kannapolis, Fairview VICKIE WEANT vickieweant@yahoo.com Epworth, Mt. Mitchell, North Kannapolis, First-Landis DEBBIE EUDY snakcak3655@yahoo.com / Westford, Mt. Olivet, Moore s Chapel, Bethel-Midland, South Tryon SHIRLEY HAFEY sphafey@hotmail.com Thrift, Covenant, St Paul-Mooresville, Rocky Ridge, Huntersville AMANDA DYER adyer0813@gmail.com Memorial-Kannapolis, Vanderburg, Trinity-Charlotte, Bethpage, LINDA DAVIDSON linda.davidson@duke-energy.com Greater Vision, Matthews, First-Charlotte, Memorial-Charlotte, Pineville

4 P R ESIDENT For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Matthew 25:35-36 NRSV As United Methodist Women, we can identify with every word of this scripture because at some point and time, we have done some or all of the above through our mission work. Many of our hands-on projects over the years have clothed many babies, and our Prison Ministries are making a difference in many lives. With our Charter for Racial Justice interactions we have welcomed many strangers. Some of our local unit missions (food pantries and soup kitchens) have fed the hungry. Visits and Gift to Mission cards have lifted the spirits of many who have been sick. How can you not want to be a part of a group of Women who are living this scripture? With so much yet to be done, we need all the help we can get. Are you an active member of a local unit? Do you know anyone who has a talent that can be an asset or someone who wants to make a difference in the lives of others? Invite them to a meeting, share a Response Magazine or our newsletter. Have them as your guest at a District event or invite them to join you at a Conference event. We have room for many who want to feed, care, cloth, visit or just pray and make things happen for women, children and youth EVERYWHERE. Michelene Mathews michelenemathews1@gmail.com Vice President As vice presidents, we directly support the presidents (district, unit and circle), programs and needs of our nurturing partners. It is a privilege to join the Metro District United Methodist Women (UMW) Team. Entering the new year presents an opportune time to reflect on, revise and renew our commitment to our personal faith journey while availing ourselves of the boundless opportunities God provides for us to foster, strengthen and enhance our sisters in their faith journey. Collaborating in intergenerational teams, we can strengthen and fine-tune the existing framework to more effectively address the needs of today s women, youth and children across all cultures and socioeconomic circumstances. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this exciting journey. May (And) the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, (shall) keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. KJV Philippians 4:7 Nancy Ward nward001@carolina.rr.com (704)

5 Treasurer Hello there, my name is Kim Shafer and I am very pleased to be the Metro District Treasurer for the third year. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions throughout the next year. me at kimsmetroumw@att.net or call me at My mailing address is: Kim Shafer, PO Box 20087, Charlotte, NC Please try to attend all District events and as many Conference events as possible. They are well worth our time! The due dates for the first 2017 Quarterly remittance is to be mailed no later than Febuary 25th so I can process and send to the Conference on time. Also, remember to send in your 2017 Pledge form if you haven't already. One change in 2017 is to increase Gift in Memory giving more to come in your first Treasurer letter later this month. District Remittance Quarter end is one month prior to normal quarter end throughout the year. So, remittance date deadlines are February, May, August and November. A big Thank You to all the units who were diligent in processing everything in 2016!! Metro District Remittance Quarter end is one month prior to normal quarter end. Remember the Legacy Fund drive is still ongoing in Thank you for all you do in support of the United Methodist Women to support women, children and youth that need our help! FAITH-HOPE-LOVE in ACTION!! We DO Make It Happen! Kim Shafer kimsmetroumw@att.net Program Resources Resolve to Read This is the time of year we make promises to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with family the list goes on and on. How about a resolution that gives you the opportunity to deepen your spirituality and to broaden your understanding of the mission work of UMW? It s as easy as resolving to participate in the UMW Reading Program. There are 4 reading plans, so it s easy to find one that fits your schedule and reading style. Visit for more information. Amanda Dyer Secretary of Program Resources adyer0813@gmail.com

6 Membership, Nurture and Outreach Hello and Happy New Year, I am Debbie Eudy your new Membership, Nurture and Outreach Coordinator for our Metro District. I am looking forward to working with you to help increase our Metro District Membership. What is Membership Nurture and Outreach? It is each of us following the call of Christ to reach out of our comfort zone to INVITE others to join us in mission as United Methodist Women. Here, we and our new members can find a place to nurture faith, experience community and put FAITH-HOPE-LOVE into action to on behalf of women, children and youth locally, nationally and worldwide. How do we increase membership? Invite women to join your unit. They do not need to be a member of your church or even a United Methodist to be in the United Methodist Women. Be consistent. It can take up to five invitations before one is accepted and a woman comes to see what we are all about. Tell others all about United Methodist Women with enthusiasm and love! This may make someone curious about us. Check the following membership resources: 125 Ideas for Recruiting New Members at wnccumw.org The following can be downloaded or ordered from the UMW Resource Center: or call We are United Methodist Women. This basic brochure describes what the UMW is, what it does, and how it does mission. Great for new and prospective members and friends. Order #M United Methodist Women: On a Path. This booklet tells the story of United Methodist Women in mission, including our history, work, and place in the church, worldwide connection, and how we fund mission. It is a great resource for current, new and po tential members who want to know more! Order #M5219. Be sure to invite your Nurturing Partner or other District Officer to your unit for Local Unit Visitation (LUV). By inviting a district officer your unit will be added to a drawing to win a Feel the LUV care package in a drawing held at the Conference Annual Meeting in September. It also fulfills requirement #20 for Mission today. Membership, Nurture, and Outreach also promotes the following events: Legacy Fund Walk for Mission Ubuntu Day More information on these will follow later Let me know if I can help you in anyway or if you have questions regarding membership or Nurturing Partners. Together we can make 2017 a wonderful year for Metro District. Debbie Eudy H: C: snakcak3655@yahoo.com

7 S piritual Growth Happy New Year United Methodist Women, We are going to have a wonderful year. Remember our District Prayer Breakfast will be held on April 29th at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville, North Carolina. The cost will be $7.50 per person. Our speaker will be Rev. Holly Cobb Adams. She was our speaker at our retreat at Lake Junaluska in We are blessed to have her at our District Prayer Breakfast. Remember to send in your list of deceased UMW members for 2016 so I can have their information in the Memorial list in time for the printers. Time most certainly does fly as it seems as if yesterday we were at the lake and having a wonderful time. You may send the deceased information to my . I will be happy to give you a LUV visit any time you want to invite me. Love and Blessings, Shirley Hafey Spiritual Growth Coordinator Metro District H W C. sphafey@hotmail.com Social Action Greetings and Blessings for 2017! It is a pleasure to serve as Social Action Coordinator for our wonderful district. May the New Year provide many opportunities for us to address local and global social issues. If your unit has still not joined the Action Network, I ask that you please make the commitment now. It s so easy to use the online link, Every January 11th United Methodist Women join interfaith and secular allies to observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. This day also kicks off Intercept the Traffickers, our annual awareness campaign to teach individuals and communities how to prevent trafficking, to identify and protect trafficked persons and what can be done to aid in the prosecution of these criminals. Let's Box 'Em Up and Stack 'Em Up! Follow this link for information about how your unit can participate - box-em-up. Let s do our part to show Christ s love and make a change. Yours in Christ, Earonita F. Strong stronge@carolina.rr.com

8 Nominations Greetings & Happy New Year Sisters, I am your new Chairman on the Committee on Nominations (CON) Team for 2017! For 2018/2021, we will be presenting nominations for the following District positions: Secretary, and several CON positions. Unit Presidents and Circle Chairs, please look to your members. You are the ones who see firsthand if someone shows promise and interest in serving on the district level. The Committee on Nominations is listed in this newsletter, please call me or any one of the members with your suggestions. We will do the rest! With Christian Love, Tamara Norman tnorman1971@gmail.com SECRETARY The SECRETARY must understand the organizational form, the PURPOSE, the program and the total involvement of the district organization in order to perform the responsibilities assigned to her and to assist the president. She shall: a. keep accurate minutes of all meetings of the district organization and its Executive Committee and give notice of Executive Committee meetings; keep attendance of committee members; b. serve as custodian of all records and official papers; c. sign, with the president, all orders on the treasury and all official and legal papers, making certain they are properly dated; d. send a list of elected district leaders of the organization (including addresses, zip codes and telephone numbers) to the secretary of the conference organization immediately upon their election; and report any interim changes; e. serve as contact person for local unit secretaries, provide resources, and conduct training for them at least annually, as determined by the Executive Committee; f. serve on the Executive Committee and, where they exist, the Committees on Program, Finance, and Membership, Nurture and Outreach. g. prepare name tags for district events; organize the registration/welcome table h. send any correspondence as directed by president i. Nurturing Partners - Each team member is assigned churches to visit at least one time during the year. After receiving the assigned churches, team members should contact their units introducing them selves and ask for a convenient time to visit the unit. The District President may ask team members to contact the churches on their Nurturing Partner List to remind them of upcoming events. j. prepare an article for the quarterly District Newsletter. k. Is expected to attend all District events and the training for district officers conducted by the Conference each fall.

9 Mission, Education and Interpretation Hello! I am happy to join you as our Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation (or ME&I as we often say) for the Metro District. I am just beginning this role after Elaine Steinbacher s resignation. Thank you Elaine for your work in serving this role. I hope you will be joining us for the 2017 Metro District Mission Study. Our speaker, Emily Kroeger, will address Human Sexuality and the Bible. As you may realize, this is one of our Mission Study topics for UMW. Our event is planned for Saturday, March 11 th, Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC Included in this newsletter is information for registration and hands on project, so please take time to complete that as soon as you can. Thank you Hickory Grove United Methodist Church and their UMW for hosting this year s Mission Study. A small amount about me I am from Kannapolis and have served on the Salisbury and Metro District Team as Program Resource Secretary previously and I am thrilled to be joining you again as ME&I coordinator. I am looking forward to attending the Leadership Development Training in Charlotte at the end of January and beginning a success study in the Deaconess and Home Missionary program. Forgive the brevity of this article in this new role I am still finding my bearings, but I am sure I will have much more to offer in future additions. My contact information is nailskate@gmail.com and is my home phone number. Nancy Litton Mission, Education and Interpretation Coordinator nailskate@gmail.com

10 Metro District Scholarship Application To be completed by a First Timer to either event Name Address address Phone Number (H) (C) Church Select Event you would like to attend Spiritual Growth Retreat ( ) Mission u ( ) Conference Annual Celebration ( ) Return by March 1, 2017 to: Michelene Mathews Harrowfield Rd Charlotte, NC 28226

11 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 LOVE OFFERING & FINANCIAL GOAL Keeping Their Memory Green Conference Love Offering A Gift to Mission in Celebration and Gratitude for our Mission Giving Leadership. 15 Years and Counting! Financial Goal To Increase Mission Giving in the Gift in Memory Channel by 20% Strategy ideas to help us reach this goal: Creative Ways of Giving 1. Make sure to always have Gift in Memory Cards in hand personally and at events 2. Give packs of them to event attendees 3. Give in commemoration (Mother s Day, Father s Day, birthday, anniversary of death, etc.) 4. Have them at church information desk, easily available 5. Give at LUVisits, Lake Junaluska Events, Spiritual Growth Give out cards liberally, generously and at all events 7. Other United Methodist Women are creative, what ideas do you have? Educate, Educate, Educate 1. You may give in this channel without sending a card 2. Explain the Process 3. Any individual may send a card to anyone 4. May be used as sympathy cards 5. Give any amount 6. Discuss in newsletters 7. Announce at every event 8. Discuss at Officer Training Events for Local Officers 9. Other Sincerely, Your WNCC UMW Team wnccumw.org facebook.com/wnccumw unitedmethodistwomen.org umwonline.org

12 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 Vision Growing as a community of women who are one in Christ Living the Vision - In an effort to fully realize our Conference Vision we encourage each United Methodist Women member to: 1) Be intentional. Be purposeful. Be a mentor. 2) Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend. 3) Be welcoming, be open to each other s needs and remove barriers. 4) Listen, listen, listen! Let ALL voices be heard. 5) Accept, understand, change and surrender. 6) Try new things - don t be afraid to fail in new programs, events and endeavors. 7) Give ownership. 8) What s the value? Find what matters including but not limited to; the reading program, social action, hands-on-mission, spiritual growth, leadership development 9) Share all you can, learn all you can, give all you can 10) Be authentic in your efforts 11) Be Limitless (mentor, empower and let go) Sincerely, Your WNCC UMW Team wnccumw.org facebook.com/wnccumw unitedmethodistwomen.org umwonline.org

13 United Methodist Women Western North Carolina Conference 2017 Programs & Events Spiritual Growth Retreat Global Justice June Lake Junaluska Registration Opens February 1 st Hands-On-Mission UMCOR Layette Kits Mission u Legislative Day Social Justice Areas Overview For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom...got has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise." 1 Corinthians 1:25a & 27 April 1 - First, Mocksville Spiritual Growth Study Living as a Covenant Community Social Issue Study Climate Justice Alaska Red Bird Oklahom Geographic Study UMC Missionary Conferences In the United States July Pfeiffer Hands-On-Mission UMCOR School Kits High School Youth Camp Available Registration opens May 1 September 29-October 1 Lake Junaluska Hands-On-Mission UMCOR Health Kits & Gift to Mission and Gift in Memory Cards U B U N T U I am human because you are human October 14 th For information on The United Methodist Women and more on these great opportunities visit Also find us on Pinterest, Twitter, Flickr, and Facebook.

14 WORDS OF WISDOM: Know God! Develop relationships! Expand your vision! United Methodist Women make it our PURPOSE! The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is TO KNOW GOD and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; TO DEVELOP a creative, supportive fellowship; and TO EXPAND concepts of mission though participation in the global ministries of the church

15 The Metro District Prayer Breakfast The Metro District Prayer Breakfast will be on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 1739 Perth Rd, Mooresville, NC Registration will begin at 8:45 AM. The program will begin at 9:15 AM. The cost will be 7.50 per person and includes breakfast only. The topic for this study is. Our Mission Study presenter is Rev. Holly Cob Adams. A Love Offering for Mission Giving will be received during the study. Deadline for registration is to be received by Metro District Treasurer is April 19, 2017 (suggest mail by April 22 or April 24 th at the latest). Mail registration form and funds to Metro District Treasurer, PO Box 20087, Charlotte, NC Name of Church and City: Please print the names of those attending. $7.50 x = Directions: From I-77 North take exit 36 to NC 150 W / W. Plaza Dr. and turn left. Continue to Perth Rd and turn right. Go 2.4 miles and church will be on the right. From I-77 South take exit 36 to NC 150. Turn right to NC 150 W / W. Plaza Dr. Continue to Perth Rd and turn right. Go 2.4 miles and church will be on the right.

16 HANDS-ON MISSION PROJECT Sewing Kits Sewing kits foster independence rather than dependence. Women can make clothing in their own size and in the style of their culture. Cottage industries often grow out of the sewing classes where women use these kits to practice valuable income-generating skills. Sewing Kit Value: $28 per kit Assembly & Shipping Instructions Sewing Kit Materials 3 continuous yards of fabric o Cotton or cotton blend only o No heavy duty, corduroy, knit, etc. please o No patriotic, religious, holiday, camouflage, or military patterned fabric please 1 pair scissors o Fabric scissors only 1 package needles o Hand needles in original packaging only 1 spool thread o Medium to large spool o No travel kit thread, please 5-8 buttons o 5/8-inch size or larger o No loose buttons o Leave buttons in original packaging or fasten all together 1 plastic bag o One-gallon size sealable bags only. Assembly Directions Place Sewing Kit in the plastic bag and seal. Important Notes All items must be new. Do not wash the fabric as it will then be considered used. All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, nothing more. Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.

17 The Bible and Human Sexuality The Metro District Mission Study will be on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, 6401 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC Registration will begin at 8:45 AM. The program will begin at 9:15 AM. The cost will be 7.50 per person and includes lunch only. The topic for this study is The Bible and Human Sexuality. Our Mission Study presenter is Rev. Emily Kroeger. A Love Offering for Mission Giving will be received during the study. Deadline for registration is to be received by Metro District Treasurer is March 1, 2017 (suggest mail by Feb 25 or Feb 27 th at the latest). Mail registration form and funds to Metro District Treasurer, PO Box 20087, Charlotte, NC Name of Church and City: Please print the names of those attending $7.50 x = Directions: From I-77, Take Exit 18 for W.T. Harris Blvd East for miles and turn left onto Hickory Grove Road. Go about a half mile and turn left just past the stone front church onto Highland Street and turn left into the parking lot just at the end of the building. From I-85, Take exit 45B for W.T. Harris Bld East for about 9 miles and turn left onto Hickory Grove Road. Go about a half mile and turn left just past the stone front church onto Highland Street and turn left into the parking lot just at the end of the building.

18 HANDS-ON MISSION PROJECT Health Kits Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition, and cooking classes. Health Kit Value: $12 per kit o o o o o o o o 1 hand towel : 15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable 1 washcloth 1 comb (Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6 inches long) (No pocket combs or picks please) Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable with a minimum of 6 inches of teeth 1 metal nail file or nail clippers (No emery boards, please) 1 bath-size soap (3 oz. and larger sizes only) (No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content) Do not remove from original packaging 1 toothbrush (Adult size only) (Do not remove from original packaging) 6 adhesive bandages (¾ inch to 1 inch-size) (Common household Band-Aids) 1 plastic bag (One-gallon size sealable bag only) $1.00 to purchase toothpaste Assembly Directions Set the $2.00 ($1.00 for toothpaste and $1.00 for shipping aside to be included in a separate envelope. Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag. Important Notes All items must be new. Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used. Please remove all packaging, unless otherwise specified. All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Due to the fact that strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, nothing more. Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment. UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent. Do not put single dollar bills in each kit. Collect all money for toothpaste and shipping, then place it in a separate envelope and send along with the kit donations. UMCOR does not require that the source of manufacturing be removed from kit contents. If an item in a kit has stamp that says, "Made in USA" or "Made in China," that stamp does not need to be removed.

19 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN 2017 Spiritual Growth Retreat June 16-17, 2017 Opening Session 6:45pm Ends Noon Saturday Lake Junaluska, Stuart Auditorium Rev. Ashley Thomas, Retreat Leader Our 2017 Retreat Leader is Rev. Ashley Thomas, Pastor at Stokesdale UMC, in Stokesdale, North Carolina. Music Leaders: Joyce Brooks, Song Leader with musicians Matthew Stafford, Acoustical Guitar and Gary Chapin, pianist. Hands On Mission Project: UMCOR Layette Kits Layette kits provide basic supplies for many women to swaddle and care for their newborn babies that they welcome into the world See UMCOR Layette Kits at: Supplies/Relief-Supply-Kits/Layette Complete information about the retreat is available on our website: Mark your calendar! Register ONLINE! Join us at the lake! Retreat Registration: (Begins February 1, 2017) On-site registration at the retreat - $25.00 per person Get a DISCOUNT! Register early and ONLINE! Online advance registration, February 1, 2017 through June 11, 2017 is only $15.00 per person! Use the online registration link on our website at Advance registration fees are transferable, but non-refundable. So, if someone registers for the retreat, and is unable to attend, their registration fee is not refundable, but it is ok for someone else to attend in their place. Register yourself AND others! Our online registration offers the opportunity for you to register up to 35 guests at the same time that you do your own retreat registration. Help other members of your local unit to register online especially those who may not use a computer! DO NOT mail Spiritual Growth Retreat registration fee money to Lake Junaluska. Contact us if you have a question about registration. Contact Persons: Retreat Information Martha Efird, Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth, mjefird@bellsouth.net Questions about Online Payments Nancy Reigel, Conference Treasurer nancy@reigelridge.com Questions about Online Registration Lynne Gilbert Webmaster lgilbert.umw@gmail.com

20 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, P. O. Box 67 Lake Junaluska, NC Reservations Phone #: (Toll Free) Lake Junaluska Reservations: Housing Reservations Open February 1, 2017 To book Lake Junaluska lodging for the Spiritual Growth Retreat: Call the Lake Junaluska reservations department at Then select 1 for the Reservations Department, and the next available agent will be glad to assist you. The Lake Junaluska reservations team is on duty from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our Group Code is Reservations can also be made online using the Group Code at: United Methodist Women Western North Carolina Conference Visit our Website: Visit us on Spiritual Growth Retreat June 16-17, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina Lake Junaluska Accommodations & Rates The Terrace / Lambuth Inn (Private baths, Free WIFI, air conditioning, phone, elevator) Rates are per person, per day, ROOM & MEALS, before applicable taxes. Terrace Lambuth Meals* Terrace Lambuth Rooms Rooms Both Total Total Single $114 $100 $26 $140 $126 Double $57 $50 $26 $83 $76 Triple $45 $37 $26 $71 $63 Quad $39 $30 $26 $65 $56 * BOTH FRIDAY DINNER AND SATURDAY BREAKFAST ARE REQUIRED WHEN STAYING IN THE TERRACE AND THE LAMBUTH INN: COST $26/PERSON. Note: In response to evaluations, Saturday lunch eliminated from meal plan Lakeside Lodge (Private baths, air conditioning, TV, phone, no elevator) Rates are per person, per day, no meals, before applicable taxes. Single $72 Triple $33 Double $43 Quad $27 Junaluska Apartments (Private baths, air conditioning, TV) Rates are per person, per day, no meals, before applicable taxes. Single $72 Triple $33 Double $43 Quad $27 Type A, C, & D have kitchens with small refrigerators, counter top burner, microwave, and limited equipment and dishes. Important Lodging Information: Lodging reservation deposit : (1) Preferred -paid by credit card upon booking reservation; or(2) Due and payable by check or credit card no more than seven business days from booking reservation. To facilitate a quicker check in, please contact reservations prior to arrival to make changes in roommates or billing. All meal charges for Terrace and Lambuth will be included in reservation deposit at the time of reservation. If reservation deposit is not received within 7 business days following booking, the room will be released back to th room block reserved for WNCC UMW SGR Event. Individual lodging deposit refund policy: Cancellations 15 days or more before an event receive a full refund minus a $15 processing fee. 14 days or less before an event will not receive a refund. CHECK IN TIME FOR 2017 for all facilities is 4:00pm; CHECK OUT is 11:00am. CREDIT CARD AND ID WILL BE REQUIRED AT CHECK IN. YOU CAN PAY IN FULL PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO GET EXPRESS CHECK-IN ONCE YOU ARRIVE. For those who do not have credit cards, the Lake suggests purchasing pre-paid credit cards prior to arrival. Important Meal Information: The confirmation letter you receive after making your reservation will include lodging charges, meal charges (if staying in Terrace or Lambuth Inn), and taxes. Optional meals when staying in other lodging facilities :Guests may purchase Friday dinner for $16 and/or Saturday breakfast for $10. Saturday lunch will not be available on campus.