Resilience: Purpose, Passion, Prophecy
We gather to embrace our rich history of RESILIENCE and live into the fullness of our calling. The divine force empowers us to bounce back and live with PURPOSE in challenging times. We move forward with PASSION that intensifies and fuels our vision and a deeper sense of self. Our call and commitment to the work of PROPHECY inspire us to see beyond the present and work to positively impact others by perfecting our tools and knowledge for the sake of the beloved community. Sisters, this is us! We define resilience!
BCWUMC Annual Meeting + July 28-30, 2025
LaQuinta Resort and Club, LaQuinta, CA
Resilience: Purpose, Passion, Prophecy
Monday, July 28
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Administrative Team Meeting with Lunch
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Registration and Vendor Set up
6:00 President’s Reception
6:45 – 7:15 PM Welcome and Introductory Remarks
7:30 – 9:00 PM Opening Worship
Preacher – Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling
Tuesday, July 29
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration
8:45 AM – 9:15 AM Bible Study
Leader – Rev. Dr. Joy Moore, President, Northern Seminary
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Plenary #1: Managing and Maximizing Resources
Leadership: Lynn Hammell and Lois Long, Wespath
How we manage our finances matters. Know what resources are available and how to maximize them.
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Plenary #2: Connectional Community
We are part of a vast network in the church and in the community. Our work and witness are intertwined. Making connections strengthens us.
Leadership: Sponsors and Supporters
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Workshop Sessions #1 (See Location below)
Purpose
Passion
Prophecy
12:30 PM Lunch – Social Justice Lunch
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Geraldine McClellan
2:30 – 3:30 PM Workshop Sessions #2
Purpose
Passion
Prophecy
4:00 PM Break
4:15 – 5:15 PM Jurisdictional Connections
5:30 PM Dinner and evening on your own. Enjoy.
Wednesday, July 30
8:45 - 9:15 AM Bible Study
Leader – Rev. Dr. Joy Moore, President, Northern Seminary
9:30 – 10:45 AM Plenary #3: Bishop’s Panel: Resilience in the Church
Leadership: Our Bishops
10:45 AM Business Meeting
President’s Address
Treasurer’s Report
Historian’s Report
Wespath Clergy Financial (Well-Being Initiative Report)
Jurisdictional Coordinators Report
Elections
New Business
12:30 PM Lunch and afternoon on your own. Enjoy
6:30 PM Banquet – Sun’dress’ and Sneakers
New Officer Installations
8:30 PM – Midnight Socializing/Dancing
Thursday, July 31 - Travel at your leisure.
Workshops and Leadership -
Living Into Your Purpose. Purpose centers on helping women align their personal or professional lives with a deeper sense of meaning. It helps to offer inspiration and determination to hold fast to what truly matters for our lives within and beyond our ministry calling. Presenter – Bishop Tracy Smith Malone (Room – Diego 1)
Reviving Your Passion. Passion is the spark that ignites our enthusiasm and commitment to pursue our goals with energy, enthusiasm, and determination. As women, we can help our sisters by sharing our passion with others, whether it involves our ministry, creative endeavors, service, or other careers. Presenter – Bishop Robin Dease (Room – Diego 2)
Believing in Your Prophecy. Prophecy is the divine message brought by women who provide visionary leadership and help create a future that is aligned with God’s will. Being the voice of prophecy taps into one’s spiritual or intuitive sense of purpose, empowering women to recognize their inner wisdom as God’s indwelling presence and speak out for justice to the world. Presenter – Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling (Room - Diego 3)
About meeting space
All gatherings – Capra Ballroom A-C, unless otherwise indicated.
President’s Reception – on the lawn outside of Capra Ballroom
Prayer Room – Capra D
BWC UMC Office – Capra E
Vendor and Sponsor area – Capra Ballroom