United Methodist Women

Contact Person:

Ann Halburt President

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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.

United Methodist Women...

Join hearts and clasp hands to fulfill our PURPOSE.
Address the critical needs of the world:
Loosen the bonds of injustice – free the oppressed,
Remove the pointed finger.
Share bread with the hungry and welcome the homeless.
Proclaim Good News to the poor.

Be the light of the world – radiate Christ's love.
Dawn a new day resplendent with God colors,
And end the night of wrong.
Bring in the day of sisterhood.
Weave our many gifts of United Methodist Women
To build a new city of God.

Rejoice in the Lord always.
Remember the wonderful works God has done.
Make known God's deeds among the peoples.
Let all our works praise God's holy name.

United Methodist Women Assembly 2006

An invitation to membership.....

To the woman

who finds meaning in her church and is drawn to fellowship,

whose life is packed full of activity and obligations,

who struggles with loneliness or meaningless tasks,

who is juggling jobs and family and trying to be faithful to both,

who seems overburdened with the traditional woman's role of caregiver,

who feels she has gifts that are wasted or underdeveloped,

who needs a supportive community to affirm her own sense of purpose and commitment to God...

We invite you to membership in United Methodist Women.

Joining this group of committed women is a unique opportunity – no matter who you are or where in your life you are at this moment – to move in harmony with other women who have been responding to this PURPOSE for over one hundred years.

Wanted: UMW members

Positions Open:

Young women, middle-aged women, retired women, divorced women, single women, married women, employed women, homemakers, and all cultural backgrounds.

Salary:

Boundless blessings from the Lord!

Physical Qualifications:

Must have desire to share talents and ideas with other women. Must have sufficient vision to see the needs of women and children in the community and in the world.

Experience:

Application accepted from women who wish to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ.

Fringe Benefits:

Social security: We offer you the security of supportive fellowship with other members of the Unit, the District, and the Conference.

Hours:

One and a half to two hours a month for Unit and/or Circle (sub-group) meetings, plus as many additional hours as you care to give.

Vacations:

Missed meetings are primarily a matter of conscience, but you will miss the growth you find in fellowship with other UMW members through programs, reading books, and Christian atmosphere.

Retirement:

United Methodist Women has something to offer all age groups. Being a member of UMW will help you to build bridges of love, understanding, healing, communication, and togetherness. Being a member of UMW will bring you joy as you reach out to serve God and others.

Without "U", United Methodist Women is not complete!

"I now remind you to stir into flame the gift of God which is within you..." (2 Timothy 1:6)

Inspired by a passage of Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:6, the emblem of the United Methodist Women symbolizes the organization. The cross and flame are ancient symbols of the Church and appear on our PURPOSE of growing in our understanding of and willingness to participate in the global ministries of the Church. The shape is fluid and free flowing, suggesting change and mobility. The women who came before us, serving the Church at home and in other countries, were at the forefront of movements for change. Always aware of the times, we move into the twenty-first century aware of the opportunities and obligations of discipleship. We are a group of Christian women with many gifts who are unified by our Spirit. We participate in God's mission in all areas of life.

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