2008 Local Executive Committee

President                                            Mary Ragsdale

                                                      575.622.8951

 

 

Vice President                                      Diane Stallard

575.623.7690

 

 

Secretary                                               Char Parnell

 

 

Treasurer                                         Nancy Santheson

 

 

 

Esther Circle (chairperson)                     Diane Stallard

575.623.7690

 

 

J.O.Y. Circle (chairperson)                          Joan Young

 

 

 

Morning Study Group (chairperson)              Jo Ann King

 

 

 

Circle of Faith (chairperson)                   Norma Rohwer

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 expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

We are directed by the Women's Division whose purpose is:

"The Women's Division shall be actively engaged in fulfilling the mission of Christ and the church and shall interpret the PURPOSE OF THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN. With continuing awareness of the concerns and responsibilities of the church in today's world, the Women's Division shall be an advocate for the oppressed and the dispossessed with special attention to the needs of women and children; shall work to build a supportive community among women; and shall engage in activities which foster growth in the Christian faith, mission education, and Christian social involvement throughout the organization.

Women's Division directors approved a 2008 budget for the division that includes more than $10 million for national and international ministries with women, children and youth during their annual meeting Oct 4-8 in Stanford, Conn.

What to expect as a member:

Bible Study

World issue studies taught at the School of Christian Mission every July and taught to the local circles and the UMW unit during the year.

Interesting Speakers

Mission outreach projects to women, children and teens

Collecting items for Casa

Shoe Box Ministry

Cool collars, care packages and Fair Trade Coffee to the military in Iraq.

Support McCurdy School by adopting a class.

Support the Satellite

Donation to Heifer Project

Lydia Patterson Institute

Houchen Community Center

Alpine Community Center

Donations to the Women's Crisis Center

UMCOR

 

Unit Meetings: September - June the first Monday except holidays at 11:30 a.m. Circle of Faith - 2nd Monday at 6 p.m. Ester Circle: 3rd Monday at 1:30 p.m. Joy Circle: 2nd Monday at 11:45 a.m Morning Study Group: 2nd Friday at 9:30 a.m. in homes. For more information please check the church bulletin or contact Onita Barkley at 575.625.2626.

United Methodist Women IN MISSION

Women's Division Deputy General Secretary: Harriett Jane Olson

Women's Division Headquarters

475 Riverside Dr

New York City 10015

212.870.3600

www.gbgm-umc.org/umw

United Methodist Women is an organization of approximately one million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice. Members raise nearly $25 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and teens.