Mission U 2017
The 2017 Cooperative School of Christian Mission (Mission u) is a great educational opportunity for local churches across Greater New Jersey. Mission u provides a choice of either an affordable educational weekend or a one day workshop. It is designed for those looking for in-depth spiritual formation, dialogue, reflection, and study. Mission u is co-sponsored by The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey and the GNJ United Methodist Women. Mission u is for all: women, men, youth, children, pastors and friends! Make it a family retreat.
Opportunities at this year’s School of Christian Mission:
- 3 day Resident school, July 7 – 9, at Georgian Court University, Lakewood NJ.
- 1 day non-resident school on Saturday, July 22, at Arcola Korean United Methodist Church, Paramus.
- In-depth study options in Korean (Arcola Korean UMC), Spanish (GCU, Lakewood) and English (Lakewood and Arcola Korean).
- In-depth studies for adults, youth (Lakewood only) & children (Lakewood only).
- Childcare is available for children 5 and under. Must register with an adult attendee.
- Red Bird Mission store will sell items made by artisans from Appalachia.
- Pre-registration is required for the 3-day and 1-day options. No walk-ins accepted.
- Study Books are available in advance by ordering from UMW Resource Center (umwmissionresources.org), or, on-site purchase at the Resource Room in Jeffries Hall (GCU).
- A volunteer choir will be formed, just check the “choir” box on your registration form.
- Special Offering: One offering to be split between Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference and The Camden Neighborhood Center.
- Ingathering: Center for United Methodist Aid to Communities/Ecumenically Concerned Helping Others (CUMAC/ECHO) and Camden Neighborhood Center. See brochure for list.
- Mission u abides by Safe Sanctuary Guidelines.
Study Topics: 3 Day School | July 7 – 9, 2017
Study Leaders: Rev. Jessica Campbell, Rev. Vanessa Wilson, Shona Roebuck, Lourdes Matos-Delgado, Jonathan Campbell, Davida Linsey-Harewood, Nicole Caldwell-Gross, Rebecca Ridings
- The Bible and Human Sexuality – Spanish Study
- Living As A Covenant Community, Part 1
- Missionary Conferences in the United States
- Climate Justice: Call to Hope and Action
- Conference Study: The Sea Is So Wide and My Boat Is So Small
- Children’s School: Missionary Conferences in the United States
- Youth School: Missions 101
Study Topics: 1 Day School | July 22, 2017
Study Leaders: Rev. Jung Young Na, Rev. Jessica Campbell, Jonathan Campbell, Kee Young Yang, Davida Linsey-Harewood, Rebecca Ridings
- Living As A Covenant Community, Part 1
- Missionary Conferences in the United States
- Climate Justice: Call to Hope and Action
- Conference Study: Vulnerable Children
For more information, contact:
Resources for this event
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2017 Mission U Brochure
2017 Mission U Brochure
2017 Cooperative School of Christian Mission - Mission U
July 7 to 9, 2017 at Georgian Court University, Lakewood
July 22, 2017 at Arcola Korean United Methodist Church, Paramus
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2017 Mission U Registration Form
2017 Mission U Registration Form