The Los Rios District UWF Annual Celebration September 20, 2025 Wayside UMC in Vallejo 9:00 a.m. Late Registration and Morning Refreshments 10:00 a.m. Program Begins - 1:00 p.m. Close Registration Donation is $20 with Lunch Included
Featured Speaker - Rev. Laurie Bayen from Windsor UMC
We are delighted that Pastor Laurie Bayen from Windsor UMC is available to be our featured speaker at the August 13th Los Rios District UWF Annual Celebration. Pastor Laurie possesses a rich background of experiences. Her stated objective is “To serve God’s people effectively and faithfully as the United Methodist Church moves through a period of tumultuous change.” Pastor Laurie is currently serving as a solo pastorate in a small, warm and informal congregation in the Sonoma Wine Country. Her current focus is on discernment in a time of transition/aging of congregation. She has a love for and skill in singing, playing piano, and writing music. All of which came In handy when she needed to fill in as the church musician. A dedicated supporter of environmental issues, Pastor Laurie was commissioned as a UM Global Ministries Earthkeeper in 2024. Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program to equip United Methodists in the United States for environmental stewardship. She is the founder of Sacred Ground project – smartphone app for Climate Justice and Creation Care outreach. Be sure to attend the August 13th Annual Celebration for an opportunity to meet and hear Pastor Laurie.
Registration is $20 and includes Morning Refreshments and Lunch
Please note that the Registration Donation submission is separate from registering to attend the event. The option to submit your donation at the event is also available.
Directions to Wayside UMC We are located at 2309 Columbus Parkway. If you are coming up Columbus Parkway from I-80, or if you are driving up Georgia from the I-80 direction, you will find us soon after the signal at Georgia & Columbus Parkway. If you are coming from I-780, we are on the left just before the intersection of Georgia & Columbus Parkway. We have a long driveway and our buildings are set back a hundred yards from the road. You will see a big open field where our driveway begins. [Go to Wayside www.waysidevallejoumc.org for pictures of location.]
Please contact Shigeko Shibata for any additional information.