Coming this summer … Mission u is for You! “Learning Together for the Transformation of the World” 2016 Cooperative School of Christian Mission “Speak the Language of Jesus”

Mission u gives you the opportunity to: - Grow Spiritually, - Gain Continuing Education Credits, - Have Fun and Fellowship, and Make a Difference at Home and the World

Mission u is for You! Everyone can attend, learn and enjoy! - United Methodist Women, - Pastors and Lay Leaders, - Men and other Lay persons, -Youth and Children (Lakewood site only) -Re-certification for Lay Servants (Lakewood site only)

Mission u is for You! 2016 Five Choices for Adults “Latin America” “Climate Justice” “The Bible and Human Sexuality” Conference Study: “The Sea is So Wide and My Boat Too Small”

2016 Mission u One-Day Event Arcola UMC Paramus Saturday, July 23, 9am to 5pm Friends, Food, Fun, Fellowship Korean Language Studies

2016 Mission u (CSOCM) 3-Day July 15 th through 17 th (Friday afternoon through Sunday lunch) Georgian Court University, Lakewood Children and Youth classes, too. Friends, Food, Fun, Fellowship

ELIZABETH VANEEKHOVEN, LAKEWOOD VANESSA WILSON, PARAMUS The Bible and Human Sexuality This study invites us to explore the complexity of the biblical text and our varied understandings of it in light of human sexuality. We will look at the topic through Judeo-Christian history as well as family systems, heritage and changing gender roles. Class Choices for Adults

Karen Prudente, Lakewood Davida Harewood, Paramus Climate Justice: A Call to Hope and Action This study will deepen your understanding and awareness of climate change and its impact on God’s good creation. It offers participants biblical, theological and ethical insights as the basis of their advocacy on climate justice in churches and the public sphere. Class Choices for Adults

Maritza Gonzales (both sites) Latin America: People and Faith This study will take into consideration cultural identity, language, history and religious affiliations of the region. Class Choices for Adults

Class Choices for Adults: Exploration on role and responsibility of the faith community to transform the lives and educational outcomes of children. Nicole Caldwell Gross (both sites) Conference Study The Sea is so Wide and My Boat is so Small

also at Mission u 2016 July only at Lakewood Georgian Court University “Faithful Servants” Youth Camp $125 per youth (ages 12 to 18; grades 7-12) “Joining Voices for Climate Justice” · Led by Shona Roebuck

also at Mission u 2016 July only at Lakewood Georgian Court University “Missions for Me” Children’s Camp $50 per child (completed grades K-3; 4-6) “God’s Extravagant Garden” · Led by Jazelis Adorno-Burgos (Parent or Guardian must attend Mission u)

To register for Mission u 2016 July at Georgian Court University or July 23 at Arcola UMC, Paramus Download brochure Fill it out and send it to the Registrar – address is on brochure Questions? Registrar:

Mission u 2016 Scholarships available Contact your local United Methodist Women’s unit or Marcia Roebuck (registrar) for scholarship Ask your local church for help.

Mission u 2016 Text Books Books for classes may be purchased at Mission u Bookroom or through UMW Mission Resource Center or

Mission u is for You! Mission u is a cooperative event sponsored every year by United Methodist Women and GNJ United Methodist Church.