United Methodist Women
Our 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 to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
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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. Click the image to the left to find out more.
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United Methodist Women Leadership Team:
Mission Team Coordinator: Susan Mattson 615.377.3124 ♦ s.mattson@comcast.net
Membership: Pat Flemming 615.516.7185 ♦ flemmingps@comcast.net
Secretary: Linda Hirsch 615.332.0864 ♦ LindaHirsch@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Joni Perrine 615.268.1885 ♦ joni.perrine@gmail.com
Missions & Spiritual Development: Jackie Shields 615.618.3515 ♦ docshields@comcast.net and
Shirley Paris 615.310.2913 ♦ billparis@aol.com
UMW Circles
Members of the United Methodist Women meet monthly in small groups called circles for learning, fellowship, service activities, Bible study and book studies. Circle members develop close relationships with each other, praying for and nurturing each other.
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Mary Jane Hartman Circle
All ages welcome!
Meets 3rd Tuesday,
10:00 am in B149
Facilitator: Cheryl Minnich
615.261.8564
chylminn@comcast.net
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Elisabeth Circle
Age: All women welcome!
Meets 1st Wednesday,
1:00 p.m. in A 390
Facilitator: Pam Carmichel
615.973.2520
cpcarm@aol.com
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Rachel Circle
All ages welcome!
Meets 2nd Monday,
6:30 p.m. in Buchanan House 102
Facilitator: Joni Perrine
615.268.1885
joni.perrine@gmail.com
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LIA Circle [Love in Action]
All ages welcome!
Meets 2nd Tuesday
6:30p.m. in Buchanan House 101
Facilitator: Shirley Paris
615.310.2913
billparis@aol.com
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Lydia Circle
All ages welcome!
Meets 1st Tuesday
Meets in members homes
Facilitator: Becky Reid
615.418.6867
beckyreid@gmail.com
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Women may also be general members. These women, though not in a particular circle, support UMW by making a pledge and helping with overall activities. If you're interested in becoming a general member, please contact Pat Flemming at 615.516.7185 for more information.
Meeting times and dates are subject to change. Please call the leaders to confirm.
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Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
5th Annual Songwriters' Night, Friday April 19th at 7:00 pm in the church youth cafe' and tabernacle area. Proceeds benefits Bethlehem Centers. Featured songwriters are: Victoria Banks, Tim James, Fred Wilhelm. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Homemade desserts and coffee/ tea/ lemonade provided.
The Annual Holiday Shoppe and Bake Sale takes place the Sunday morning before Thanksgiving each year in the church parlor. Proceeds benefits local and international missions.
Throughout the year, the UMW as a whole or as individual circles host and participate in numerous fundraising activities in support of missions. They also seek to build relationships with others in their support of women and children in need. We financially support the United Methodist Women's work in national and global missions through our pledges and fundraising efforts.
For more information about UMW, please contact our Mission Team Coordinator: Susan Mattson at 615.377.3124 s.mattson@comcast.net or Membership Coordinator: Pat Flemming at 615.516.7185 flemmingps@comcast.net.
