HE IS RISEN!
HALLELUJAH!!
“Shelter My Hope” Women’s Retreat
Napa United Women in Faith invite you to our Annual Retreat at Napa Methodist Church on April 25, 2026, 9am-4pm. Delve into the theme of hope with us through music, wonder, art, meditation, and the stories of the Walk to Emmaus, and Lydia, who started the first house church. Pastor Marylee Sheffer is the retreat leader.
The cost is $40 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and other goodies. Scholarships and childcare are both available. Tickets are limited and are now on sale each Sunday after worship or contact Joan Feury.
CIRCLE UPDATES
THE KATHERINE PARKER CIRCLE met on March 12th, at 10:00 a.m. They had 16 attendees which included at least one new member. Mary Herzog introduced this year’s UWF Reading Program. She explained how it works and about the forms in the library to keep track of your reading selections. She brought a selection of books and then opened up the discussion for members to recommend books to the group.
BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
“The Story She Left Behind” by Patty Callahan Henry, recommended by Mary Herzog.
Sally Hunter; “Frozen River”, by Ariel Ross.
Bobbi Bird; “A Woman Is No Man” by Etaf Rum and “Theo of Golden” by Allen Lev.
Aletha Silcox; “How To Live Happy to 100” by Dick Van Dyke.
Barbara Thompson; “Rules For Commuting” by Iona Iverson.
Margaret Van Zandt; “The Red Tent” (Celebrating Women) by Anita Diamant.
At the close of their meeting they prayed for Margaret Payne with a back problem, and prayers for circle members now in care facilities; Karoline Hall, Joanne O’Callahan Biggs, and Jan Hoagland.
SARAH CROSBY CIRCLE met on Saturday, March 14th at 9:30 a.m. They discussed future activities including the Back to School Classroom supplies which this year will be directly donated to Shearer Elementary School. The food drive for the Napa Food Bank will take place in October.
And the gathering toiletry supplies for Voices of Napa Valley will continue as an ongoing effort. In addition to those activities, they are adding an electronic recycling event this spring. This, “Anything with a cord” event will allow our church community to recycle these item responsibly and the Sarah Crosby members will be available to pick up these items from members homes. More information will be available about this effort at the April circle meetings. In the meantime, the following is an article provided by Katherine Proctor about cord recycling:
“The One Item Professional Organizers Wish People Would Stop Saving “Just in Case” by Mary Cornetta of Better Homes and Gardens.
We often hold on to things in the event we might need them in the future, and that mindset almost always leads to unnecessary clutter. From a plethora of reusable shopping bags to clothing that hasn’t fit us in ages, and from expired spices to books you’ll probably never read, the list of things we keep is long. But if I had to name one category that is most prevalent, it’s those random, outdated cords.
Regardless of the wire or plug, clients tell me they want to be prepared, that the cords
might go to something expensive, or that they don’t want to get rid of something they may regret later. I understand, as I’ve been there too. But I’ve also developed a solution that has significantly helped me avoid the clutter trap. So I’m proof that it’s possible to let go and stay organized, despite the abundance of electronics in our modern lives. Often, holding on to something is about avoiding a decision. Especially when we don’t know what something is, we default to keeping it, because tossing it feels like a mistake waiting to happen. Cords are also a little intimidating because there are so many kinds, and tossing the wrong one could cost you. And because technology is evolving faster than ever, it can be confusing to keep track of which cords are even relevant anymore (cue: my confusion when I recently upgraded my iPhone, which requires a USB-C port rather than the Lightning cable I became so accustomed to). But the reality is that you will never need to use a majority of the cords you’re holding onto.
So, let’s all feel a little freer about getting rid of the excess cords that we really don’t need anymore.
COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR VOICES
During the recent UWF tea, a collaboration blossomed with Voices, Napa. Join the Sarah Crosby Circle as we collect toiletry items to support the youth at Voices. Please consider adding one or more of these items to your shopping cart. A collection bin is in Fellowship Hall. New items only, please. Questions? Contact Susan Quintana, sqpeds57@netscape.net
Shampoo (both men’s & women’s)
Conditioner (both men’s & women’s)
Body soap bars
Toothbrushes (single wrapped)
Toothpaste
Deodorant (both men’s & women’s)
Hair brushes
Hair ties
Lotion
Tissues
Lip balm
Feminine hygiene pads & tampons
(individually wrapped please)
SOCIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday April 14 5:30 – 6:45pm
“Got Water, “Protecting Napa’s Water Supply into the Future”. Presented by the Napa League of Women Voters and Napa Climate Now. This panel discussion explores small watercycle, local water resilience, watershed health, and long-term sustainability in Napa County. They will explain how water moves through our landscapes and local actions that can protect and restore natural systems. This free meeting will take place at the Napa County Library.
For more information, go to the website and click on events at
Cathedral Choir Presents a Multimedia Concert Featuring Renowned Artist He Qi & Composer Allan Robert Petker
Internationally acclaimed artist He Qi, will debut a limited-run art exhibit at Napa Methodist Church in May. His bold use of color, embellished forms, and expressive brushwork blends Chinese folk art with Western influences spanning the Middle Ages to modernism.
The opening exhibit features an immersive multimedia presentation of He Qi’s work, accompanied by “Touch,” a musical composition by acclaimed composer Allan Robert Petker, inspired by He Qi’s art. The Cathedral Choir, accompanied by orchestra, will perform the piece as He Qi’s art is projected and displayed, creating a richly layered multisensory experience. An art exhibition and reception will follow the performance.
When: Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 pm
Where: Napa Methodist Church
Tickets: $20 + fees via Eventbrite:https://artexhibitandconcertinnapa.eventbrite.com
Proceeds Benefit: CANV Napa Valley Food Bank.
SAVE THE DATE – UWF ANNUAL PICNIC
On Thursday, June 18th at 11:00 a.m., we will hold our annual UWF picnic. This year, it will be held at Kennedy Park at the Redwoods roof covered area. The theme this year is Picnic with napa UWF Friends “Building Communities of the Spirit”. Hope to see all our Napa UWF women there!
MISSION GIVING PLEDGE CARDS
Napa UWF Pledge cards are still available. If you would like to record your pledge with our treasurer, Margaret Van Zandt, you can find some pledge cards in the UWF mailbox in the hallway and include it with your check or cash in an envelope marked Napa UWF pledge.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Katherine Parker Circle
Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Sarah Crosby Circle
Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Susanna Wesley Circle TBA
Napa UWF Exec Team meeting
Thursday, May 7th at 11:00 a..m.
DAYS FOR GIRLS
The next sewing day for Days for Girls is Saturday, May 2nd, from 9:30am – 11:00am
Even if you don’t sew your help is needed for cutting and gathering fabric.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
April 2nd Katherine Proctor
April 2nd Louise Mehrens
April 11th Jataun Heib
April 18th Molly Craver-Peck
April 26th Karen Brothers
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU!