West Ohio
Mission u is significant in the growth of women’s mission organizations and in our own faith journeys. Through worship, in-depth study, music, prayer, sharing, and exploring, we invite you to grow with us.
Kim Hoessly, Assistant Dean, and I are excited about our MISSION u 2026 program being planned, and we’d like to share the following information with you.
Once again, Mission u 2026 will be held in two sessions – In-Person and Virtual Sessions:
In-Person: at BERGAMO CENTER, 4400 Shakertown Road, Dayton, OH 45430
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The Bergamo Center is accessible with living quarters, cafeteria, and classrooms all on one floor; the youth & children’s classes will be held in the lower level.
Dates: June 12–14, 2026
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on June 12; Mission u ends at 12:30 p.m. on June 14
Our Theme: “Experiencing Emmanuel”
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Virtual Sessions: Via Zoom: $30/person & $100/groups of 4+ (same curriculum as in-person)
Wednesdays: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 (7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.)
Thursdays: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
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This theme will explore times in the Bible when people experienced “God with us,” especially times that involve God “calling” people to a particular action or way of being. Through these stories, we will explore what these experiences can teach us about God and what God desires for this world and the ways we move through it.
Registration fees:
$275/person/Single
$225/person/Double
$100/person/Commuter
$15/Youth/Children
Registration Opens April 1, 2026 (maximum attendees: 140)
In-person, single, double, youth, children fees include: 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, 8 class sessions & Enrichment sessions
Commuter fee includes 4 meals, 8 class sessions, and Enrichment sessions
ADULT CURRICULUM: A Deep Knowing: Experiencing Emmanuel Through Every Part of Our Lives by Linda L. Furtado
This curriculum is designed to help participants take a step back and a closer look at the various ways we see Emmanuel within and around biblical stories. What can it look like to walk with God as people who face adversity, issues of justice, and a heritage of relational and spiritual connections? This curriculum encourages participants to seek out and name the experiences of Emmanuel from biblical times to our present day as we look toward our future in faith.
Purchase the curriculum at https://a.co/d/48e8znZ
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YOUTH CURRICULUM: God With Us: Experiencing God’s Presence in Our Lives by Emily Carle
This curriculum invites youth to wonder about where and how God is present in their lives and what that means. God With Us breaks down Biblical characters and stories to explore how God is present in extraordinary and ordinary lives. Throughout, youth will explore how they can encounter God in suffering and tough times, as well as in resistance and our spiritual lineage. By the end, youth will be affirmed and learn the importance of being their authentic, God-created selves.
Purchase the curriculum at https://a.co/d/a1XyfhZ
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CHILDREN’S CURRICULUM: Experiencing Emmanuel by Amy Beth Jones
The Experiencing Emmanuel children’s curriculum helps children give voice to the sacred. Faith is a lifelong journey of seeking and naming the presence of God in our lives. Scripture shows us how God’s people came to know God and each other—and how those stories shaped their identity. As we interpret these stories, our sense of self and community is formed. This curriculum invites children into that journey and offers a path for children and their mentors to explore faith together, building vocabulary, confidence, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence in their lives.
Purchase the curriculum at https://a.co/d/9HzqRDa
MISSION U SPONSORED BY: West Ohio United Women in Faith and West Ohio Conference
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QUESTIONS: Carolyn Johnson, Dean, cjohnson3253@yahoo.com or (614) 565-4121
Kim Hoessly, Assistant Dean, khoessly@columbus.rr.com or (614) 537-8596
Download the Mission u 2026 Registration Form Here.