The United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders, and advocating for justice. The UMW provides annual scholarships for local qualifying students in the St. Matthew’s Early Education Center and supports a variety of local and conference missions. For additional information, contact us at umw@stmatthews-bowie.org.
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The Purpose of United Methodist Women
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.
- To expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
UMW Circles
The following units or Circles, in which Bible-based study material is discussed and Christian fellowship is nurtured, meet monthly.
| Agape | 1st Thursday, 9:30 a.m., members’ homes |
| Evening | 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m., at the church |
| Martha | 2nd Friday, 9:30 a.m., at the church |
| Koinonia | 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m., at the church |
| Susanna Wesley | 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., members’ homes |
2011 Reading Program
Participation in the UMW Reading Program is encouraged. Information on the Reading Program is available as well as the program requirements and this year’s qualifying book list.
| 2011 Officers President Christin Vare Vice President Pattie Klein Treasurer Mary Lou Billings Secretary Dare Draughn | |
| Membership Thelma Harvey Mission Education & Interpretation Pattie Klein Communications Lorri Meadows Nominations Jane Anderson Social Action Margie Dague Spiritual Growth Linda Cooper Members-at-Large Jody Rudd Irene Schneider June Mathis Kitchen Coordinator Marty Bridgewater Social Coordinator Karen Hastings | Circle Leaders |
Agape Jane Anderson Evening JoEllen Thompson
Koinonia Mary McClurg Debbie Pierson Martha Linda Harbaugh Pam Waterworth Susanna Wesley Pat Bond
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