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United Methodist Women (UMW) is a national organization
of 800,000 members whose mission is to foster spiritual
growth, develop leaders, and be advocates for social
justice. Members raise $20 million each year for programs
and projects related to women, children, and youth in the
U.S. and in numerous countries around the world.
UMW
Purpose Statement
UMW 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.
What is a Circle?
UMW at FUMC Palatine has a number of small groups,
called Circles, which meet on a monthly basis. Our
circle meetings offer a chance for fellowship, sharing
of joys and concerns, and small group study.
Busy Beez
Meets the 4th Saturday of the month at 8:30 am in the
Adult Meeting Room. Led by Barb Bohn
Dorcas Circle
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm in the
Adult Meeting Room. Led by Martha Lindblad
Mary Circle
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30 am in
members’ homes. Led by Marie Haynes
Ruth Circle
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 12 pm in the
Adult Meeting Room. Led by Lois Glave
How else can I get
involved with UMW?
In addition to Circles, we have two social action
groups:
Teddy Bear Ministry
This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm
in the Adult Meeting Room to make bears to comfort young
patients in the Pediatric Unit at Northwest Community
Hospital. As of September 2010, over 10,000 bears have
been delivered. Sewing skills are welcome but not
required. Contact Jo
Ann Jacobs more information.
Have a Heart Pillow Ministry
This group meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 9:00
am in the Adult Meeting Room to make heart-shaped fleece
pillows for breast cancer patients at Alexian Brothers
and Lutheran General Hospitals. No sewing skills are
required. Contact Kay
Daugherty with any questions.
How do I join UMW?
If you are interested in joining the FUMC Palatine unit
of United Methodist Women or finding out more, contact
UMW President Fran
Kuh or Membership Coordinator
Meredith Gieseler.
What events are coming up?
Our Tentative 2012 Calendar
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February 11 |
Luncheon & Book Review - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
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| March 18 |
Bake Sale - 10:00 am to Noon in the Wesley Center |
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| April |
Collection for Pads-Journey to Hope |
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| November 3 |
Retreat - All Women Invited - in the Wesley Center |
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| November 11 |
Bake Sale - 10:00 am to Noon in the Wesley Center |
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| December 4 |
Installation of Officers |
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