Wisconsin Conference Criteria for Mission Today Units

You are invited to become a MISSION TODAY UNIT in the Wisconsin Conference UMW. The goal of "MISSION TODAY" is to enliven the membership of UMW to be educated about and involved in mission today. Materials listed are available from the Service Center catalog (order # given) and at District/Conference.

1. Fulfill the unit's Pledge to Mission.
2. Be a Five-Star unit, contributing through all five channels of undesignated giving.
3. Have at least one person in the unit use the Prayer Calendar (#2858) regularly .
4. Have at least one person in the unit correspond with mission personnel listed in the Prayer Calendar.
5. Contribute needed resources to a mission project listed in the Women's Division Resources Mission Catalog (#2579), Northcott Neighborhood House, or Children's Services.
6. Have at least one member of the unit, other than a conference or distribute officer, attend the School of Christian Mission or Mission Alive.
7. Contribute at least $10 to the School of Christian Mission.
8. Offer a School of Christian Mission Scholarship to a local person.
9. Conduct at least one School of Christian Mission study in the unit during the year.
10. Participate regularly in a "hands-on" mission project.
11. Have at least one unit member, other than a district or conference officer, attend a local or district mission education event.
12. Participate in a Social Action project. See "Why Should I Get Involved in Social Issues" (#5132).
13. Have at least one member of the unit, other than a district or conference officer, attend the district annual gathering.
14. Have at least one member of the unit, other than a district or conference officer, attend the Conference Annual Gathering.
15. Conduct at least two programs from the UMW Program Book (#2891) yearly.
16. Stay "connected!" Have at least two subscriptions to RESPONSE magazine available to members.
17. Learn about missions! Have at least one subscription to NEW WORLD OUTLOOK available to members.
18. Share a RESPONSE article at unit meetings at least twice a year.
19. Have at least one member join the United Methodist Action Network and report important information to others in the unit. (Information from your district coordinator for social action.)
20. Implement the Charter for Racial Justice (#5297) through study, participation in an inter-cultural event, or other action each year.
21. Conduct a yearly study exploring the biblical basis of mission. See "Mission: Responding to God's Grace" (#2851-$.50) or "Ministries with Women/Ministries with Children & Youth" (#1892-$.30).
22. Participate in the UMW Reading Program. See "The Reading Program" (#5510).
23. Have at least two members complete the first level of the Reading Program.
24. Have at least one member complete the second level of the Reading Program.
25. Begin a Young Women's Circle. See "Empowering Young Women" (#2742-$5.00).
26. Begin a Teen Circle. See "What's the Purpose?" (#2913).
27. Recruit at least two new members to the unit. See "Guidelines for Attracting Retired Women" (#2952-$3.50).
28. Celebrate UMW Sunday. Information is sent yearly from the Women's Division.
29. Co-sponsor, with your local church, a Children's Sabbath worship service. Your pastor received yearly information.
30. Contact and have a district officer or representative visit your unit.