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

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