United Methodist Women (UMW)

 

United Methodist Women 

The United Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth; develop a creative and supportive fellowship; advocate for justice; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
 
UMW meetings held quarterly, please check calendar.
 
 

UMW Circles and Groups:

Newcomers are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

Prayer Shawl Ministry – Check calendar for meeting times (Materials provided.)

Reading Circle – Meets 1st Wednesday each month 9:30 am

Rainbow Circle – Meets 2nd Wednesday each month

 

Please check the calendar for meeting sites and notes.  For more information, please use our contact us page.

 

       Mission Projects: -

 

  • MERCI
  • New Beginnings (Youth Half-way House)
  • Red Bird Mission
  • Full Belly Project
  • Matthew 25 Center
  • Operation Compassion
  • PB&J Ministry (Summer Only)
  • Stop Hunger Now
  • Soles for Souls
  • Quilting Fabric
  • Reading Program for Nursing Home Residents
  • Meals for Members
  • Card Ministry for Incarcerated Women

    2011 Officers

    President – Mary Meece

    Vice President – Sandra Brown

    Secretary – Barbara Poole

    Treasurer – Anita Phillips

    Nominating Committee Chairperson – Johnsie Smith

    Mission Coordinators:

       Social Action – Ashley Harrison

       Education/Interpretation – Barbara Schilling

       Membership Nurture/Outreach – Dot Cotman

       Spiritual Growth – Mary Wellons

    Secretary of Program Resources – Harriet Byrd

 UMW 2011 Calendar

February

2 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

5 – Mission Study: Sudan

10- noon (all women and children 5-11) 9 – Rainbow circle – 10 – noon 9 & 23 (Wed) Sudan study 5:30-7 (children 5-11) 25-26 – 39 & Under Event – Morehead City

 

March

2 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

4 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM 4 – CWU World Day of Prayer

6 – Jacksonville Sub District Meeting – 3-5:00 – Maysville UMC

7 – Executive Board Meeting – 7:00 PM

9 – Rainbow Circle –

10 – noon

19 – Mission Study: Joy to the World – 10-2:30 – Centenary UMC

 

April

1 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

4 – General Meeting – 7:00 PM at the church – A Call to Prayer and Self Denial

6 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00 9 – Mission Study – Sudan – 10-2:30 – Broad Creek UMC 13 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

 

May

2 – Executive Board Meeting – 7:00 PM

4 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

6 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM 6 – CWU – Friendship Day

11 – Rainbow Circle –10 – noon

13-14 – Conference Spiritual Enrichment Retreat – Jonesboro UMC, Sanford

21 – Mission Study: For the Love of God, John’s Letters – 10–2:30 – Verona UMC

 

June

1 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00 3 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

6 – General Meeting – 6:00 PM – Dinner and a Movie

8 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

 

July

1 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

6 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

13 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

20-23 – School of Christian Mission – Fayetteville

 

August 1 – General Meeting – 7:00 PM – nomination and election of officers

3 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

5 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

10 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

27 – District Spiritual Day Apart – 1st Havelock UMC 10-12:30

 

September

2 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

7 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

14 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

16-18 – Mother/Child Retreat – Camp Don Lee

24 – Stop Hunger Now

 

October 3 – General Meeting – 7:00 PM – Stress Management

5 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00 7 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

8 – UMW Annual Meeting – Fayetteville 12 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

22 – District Annual Meeting – Riverdale UMC 10-12:00

 

November

2 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

4 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

4 – CWU World Community Day

7 – Executive Board Meeting – 7:00 PM

9 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon

 

December

2 – Prayer Shawl Circle – 6:00 PM

5 – General Meeting – 6:00 PM – covered dish supper, Christmas Celebration, installation of officers

7 – Reading Circle – 9:30 – 11:00

14 – Rainbow Circle – 10 – noon



Contact persons:

 

Prayer Shawl Circle – Sue Davis

Reading Circle – Faye Strickland

Rainbow Circle – Linda Kimrey

General Meetings – Dot Cotman

Board, District, & Conference Meetings- Mary Meece


 

 

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