| The purpose of United Methodist Women is to "be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of through participation in the global ministries of the church." Join the more than 1 million women already involved worldwide. Women, teens, and girls of all ages are invited.
What Does Membership Mean?
As members of United Methodist Women, we commit our prayers, time, and financial gifts. We dedicate ourselves to growing spiritually, responding to human need through study, reflection, and action and to financially supporting the global ministries of the church. We take part in mission education, are active in social justice issues, engage in discussion and study, educate ourselves about our history and heritage, and each find a unique way of contributing to the work of mission to women, children, and youth. There are as many ways to participate as there are types of women. We invite you to join us!
Unit Gatherings
Each month, we all come together to focus on fellowship, spiritual growth, and mission education. We generally meet on the third Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. As members of an organization that is over 1 million women strong, we know that our participation and voices can make a difference. The United Methodist Women have a rich legacy of mission outreach to women, children, and youth. We welcome you to come and see how you can make a difference.
Annual School of Christian Mission
The School of Christian Mission will take place July 18-24 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. There are 3 studies being offered this year -- India & Pakistan, Children in the Bible, and Public Education. We are working on getting a group to go, so mark your calendar. There is a weekday (July 18-22) and weekend (July 22-24) session. Youth and children's programs are also available.
Small Group Gatherings:
The Gatherers The Gatherers is a wonderful group of dedicated Christian women whose focus is study and world/local missions.
Ladies of all ages meet the first Monday of each month for study, projects and fun. Our purpose is spiritual growth and helping others through missions, but most important is our care for one another through Christian love.
Come join us! For more information call Margaret Betz, 746-6584.
Women on Wednesdays Study (WOWS)- These ladies meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the church from September through May. This group enjoys different Bible and topical studies and offers fellowship and engaging discussion. Their special mission focus is a very active prayer ministry.
Naomi Sewing Circle This mission-minded group of women meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The group cuts, sews, knits, and quilts a variety of items and enjoys a bag lunch and fellowship. Recipients of the hundreds of items made each year include CROS (Christians Reaching Out to Society) Ministries, the NICU at St. Mary's Hospital, and local nursing and retirement homes. Knitters and quilters are especially needed. If you don't know how, they are happy to teach you.
M&Ms (Moms and Mission) This group usually meets for a Mom's Night Out on the fourth Tuesday of the month at different area restaurants. Mission outreach projects sponsored by this group are a toiletry drive and a children's book drive for CROS Miniistries. Members also volunteer during the summer at the CROS Summer Camps for children in need.
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