THE UMW PAGE
Membership in First United
Methodist Church in
Norwood does not automatically make a woman
a member of United Methodist Women. UMW Membership
Woman actively chooses to get involved and join the unit.
Programs are planned to include all four emphases stated in our Purpose:
Spiritual Growth, Social Action, Education & Interpretation and Membership & Outreach.
We welcome all women who choose to join, attend our programs and grow with UMW.
One joins UMW by committing to our purpose through participation in meetings, prayer, study, giving, action and service. There are no dues or fees. Once a year, members are asked to pledge an amount of their choice to support the ministries of UMW.
In addition to four general meetings and a variety of other activities scheduled for all members, we have smaller sub-groups or “Circles” that meet monthly and supplement the programs of the larger local unit. These circles are the backbone of our unit.
We encourage circle membership for the benefits of the close friendships, fellowship, communication and support that these groups provide.
Arrange a visit to a circle meeting by calling a Circle Chair listed below or any circle member.
Faithful Circle 2:00 p.m. in the church hut Helen
Barclay 984-8741
Sisters With 7:00 p.m. change monthly Pam Lisenby 474-0318
A Purpose (look for announcements in
bulletin, newsletter)
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 global
ministries of the church.
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| UMW 2009 Calendar | |
| January 7 | Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mim Sim's Parlor - Special planning & budget |
| Installation of Officers | |
| January 20 | General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. church hut Call to Prayer & Self Denial |
| February 8 | Valentine Fundraiser at church |
| February 9 | Reservation deadline for June 19-20 Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska |
| February 15 | Senior Citizens Special Banquet, 6:00 p.m. church hut |
| February 17 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m. Lowder Cabin | |
| February 21 | District Mission Study, Bethlehem UMC, Waxhaw "I Believe in Jesus" |
| March 17 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m. Mim Sim's Parlor | |
| March 23 | UMW Birthday - 140 years old |
| April | Reservation deadline for District Prayer Breakfast First UMC Wadesboro |
| April 14 | Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mim Sim's Parlor |
| April 21 | General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. church hut |
| April 25 | District Prayer Breakfast First UMC Wadesboro |
| April 25 | Arbor Day - Old Fashion Desserts booth |
| May 19 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m. Nell Wilson | |
| June 7 | New Members Tea, 3:00 p.m., church hut |
| June 16 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m., Sam Ussery | |
| June 19-20 | Spiritual Growth Retreat at Lake Junaluska - Encounters with Jesus |
| TBA | Reservations/Registration Deadline for School of Christian Mission at Greensboro |
| July 13 | Lutheran Home Birthday Party |
| July 14 | Housing Requests Annual Meeting September 11-13, Lake Junaluska |
| July 16-19 | School of Christian Mission at Greensboro College - Together at the Table |
| July 14 | Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mim Sim's Parlor |
| July 21 | General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. church hut |
| August 18 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m., Mim Sim's Parlor | |
| August 29 | District UMW Annual Meeting, location TBA |
| August | Reservation Deadline for September Conference Annual Mtg. at Lake Junaluska |
| September 11-13 | WNCC UMW Annual Meeting at Lake Junaluska - Sisters with a PURPOSE |
| September 15 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose, 7:00 p.m., Gazebo at the Park | |
| October | Nomination& Election of 2010 Circle Officers (required prior to Nov. Officer Training) |
| October 13 | Executive Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Mim Sim's Parlor |
| October 20 | General Meeting, 7:00 p.m. church hut |
| November 7 | Officers Training for Local Officers, Mineral Springs UMC |
| November 17 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose Circle, 7:00 p.m., Sarah Lee | |
| December | ARC Dinner, 6:00 p.m. church hut |
| December 15 | Faithful Circle, 2:00 p.m. church hut |
| Sisters With A Purpose Circle, 7:00 p.m., Sam Ussery | |
| Prayer Calendar and Response Moments a part of every meeting. | |
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