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The Family Church by the River
United Methodist Women
 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; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
What Does It Mean to Be a Member of United Methodist Women?
A member of UMW is one who commits herself to our PURPOSE and chooses to participate in meetings, prayer, giving, study, action, and/or service. The organization celebrates an inclusive membership and welcomes all women who want to be members.
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How Are We Part of a Connected System?
Like The United Methodist Church, the organization of UMW has district, conference, and jurisdiction organizations. We also have one national policy-making body.
History and Inheritance
As women organized for mission, we have an exciting and challenging history. UMW, through its predecessor groups, has been organized for and involved in mission on behalf of women, children, and youth for over 125 years. You join our fore-mothers as a part of this history.
United Methodist Women of Merrimacport Missions and Programs: Ø We collect outreach items for:
Ø We cook meals for Emmaus House Ø We provide graduation gifts; flowers for shut-in’s Ø We support UMW Global Mission Ø We have fundraisers:
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with St. Nick Ø We contribute to Church Missions:
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Mitch’s Place Homeless Shelter Excerpts from the UMW handbook 2001-2004
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(There's an inside joke that goes - You know you're a United Methodist if you forget that UMW also stands for United Mine Workers.) Bible Study |
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