The United Methodist Women
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As an organization, the United Methodist Women has historically
been focused on service and mission. This group is a dynamic force within the
life of the church.
This year the Grace UMW unit will give $2,500 to mission work in
addition to offering financial support to special projects within our own
church.
The Grace UMW is a Five Star Unit. |
UMW Purpose
The organized unit
of United Methodist Women shall 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 mission
through participation in the global ministries of the church. |
UNIT MEETING TIMES:
Our UMW unit meets at the church on the First Tuesday of the
months (Feb-April-Sept-Nov) at 10:30a.m. The Mission Team meets at 9:30
a.m. on the same day.
- Our unit has two big fund raising projects each year:
- Basement Sale (First Saturday in March)
- Cookie Sale (Second Saturday in December)
- The money raised by these projects is used both for mission and for
local church work.
SEWING GROUP
In addition to our UMW circles, mentioned below, we also have a very
active Sewing Group which is supplemented
financially by UMW Their handiwork is sent to the
Festival of Sharing, as well as
local nursing homes, and the Veteran's Home here in Cape
Girardeau. The Sewing Group meets every Wednesday morning at the
church (except in the summer).
CIRCLES
Our UMW has three circles that meet at 9:00am, 12 noon and 6:30pm on the
3rd Tues of each month (except June, July & Aug). Because the circles meet
at different times, an individual has more chance of finding a circle that fits
her schedule.
Each circle selects its own special service projects as well as
participating in projects led by the UMW Unit. Our circles also visit the
Shut-Ins of the church each month. This means so much to those who used to be
active in the church, but must now remain at home.
UMW READING PROGRAM
Our members are encouraged to participate in the UMW Reading Program
promoted Carol Jones.
- Missouri East United
Methodist Women (conference Level)
- The Womens'
Division Site (denominational level)
- United Methodist Women
(denominational level)
