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United Women In Faith (UMW)

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Mar. 2, 2022: United Methodist Women is now United Women in Faith! The move is part of a refreshing of the organization that includes a new logo and an array of new and improved programs to nurture current members and welcome new women to join to put their love in action on behalf of women, children, and youth. (www.uwfaith.org)

United Methodist Women (UMW) has evolved through a 150 year history of women whose primary concern has been mission.

United Methodist Women is 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.

 Who are the United Methodist Women?

Membership is open to any woman with a desire to belong and to participate in the global mission of the church.  In the United States, 800,000 lay women have chosen to be members of this special organization.

We are women of diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds; employed and unemployed, women with disabilities; homemakers and career women; single, married, widowed and divorced women; teen, young, middle-aged and older women.

What Does UMW Offer?

A Community of Women  We strive to follow Christ’s teachings and serve one another on an equal basis.  A community emerges through worship, sharing, praying, studying, working and serving together.

Knowing God  Through Bible studies, retreats and inspirational events, we seek to know God, and to find our own way to walk with God and search within ourselves for spiritual growth and understanding.

Creative and Supportive Community  Our leadership creates a supportive community to accomplish goals and fulfill our Purpose.  Leadership training, conducted by the District and Conference mission teams (elected officers), offer women the opportunity to realize their full potential and to participate in the life of the church.

Expanding Concepts of Mission  We support both global and local ministries that benefit women, children and youth. Local units “pledge” to support these ministries through individual giving and fund raisers. UMW Programs at First UMC provide opportunities for mission education and hands-on projects, as well as advocacy on a range of topics from education to women’s health to the rights of children.

How are we organized?

Overall organization and funds are administered by the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries.  Our church is part of the Chicago Northwest District and the Northern Illinois Conference.  Most of the UMW membership is in units based in local churches. Our current First UMC structure:

Our Co-Presidents:  Dorothy Silver & Suzy Vanderberg-Dent

Our Co-Vice-Presidents: Andrea Thomas & Vernelle Casper

Our Treasurer:  Joyce Van der Kloot

Our Program & Fundraising Co-chairs: Andrea Thomas & Vernelle Casper

Within a local unit, the membership usually forms circles made up of smaller groups of women.

At FUMC we have five circles:

Naomi Circle meets the 3rd Thursday at 1:00 pm at the church.

Connie Bruce & Marilynn Fisher, Co-Chairs

Lydia Circle meets in homes on the 4th Thursday at 7:00 pm.

Kate Kerin, Chair

Martha Circle meets quarterly in various places.

TBD, Chair

Susanna Circle meets in homes the 4th Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

Leah Cozad Augustyniak and Lisa Shewfelt, Co-Chairs

For more about the national history and faith legacy of the United Methodist Women, visit https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/

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Visit: 418 W. Touhy Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois
60068

Phone:  847-825-3144

Email: office@parkridgeumc.org

Office Hours:
Monday Through Thursday
8:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:00 am to 12 Noon

 

 

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