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Digital Lounge: Tara Barnes discusses United Methodist Women Day

May 16 is United Methodist Women Day - a time of celebration for the organization's 150th anniversary in 2019. Tara Barnes discusses how UMW's rich history and promising future centers on putting faith, hope and love into action by supporting women, children and youth around the world.

*Correction: women's ordination in The United Methodist Church began in 1968.

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