The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.
2019 Officers
President Marta Pizzeck (757) 739-6491 [email protected] Vice President TBD Secretary Cathie Douthat (757) 588-0929 [email protected] Treasurer Joyce Thompson 757-430-0365 [email protected] MISSION COORDINATORS: Spiritual Growth Evelyn Swanberg 757-471-4951 [email protected] Mission Education & Interpretation Diane Skinner-Mewborn 757-485-0993 [email protected] Social Action Neola Waller 757-217-2356 [email protected] Membership, Nurture & Outreach Janet L. Day 757-488-2673 [email protected] Secretary of Program Resources Diane Sterling 757-498-9091 [email protected] Chairman, Committee On Nominations Karen Day (757) 488-2673 [email protected] Communications Coordinator Teresa Stawson (757) 337-9914 [email protected] |
Campbell labels program for Henry Fork Service Center will continue until summer of 2019! Must say "Labels for education"
http://www.labelsforeducation.com/ Cancelled Stamps for UMCOR This ongoing project started in 1982. United Methodist Women have been faithful in bringing stamps to UMW events. They are sold to a York River District stamp collector and distributor. The receipts for stamp sales are sent to the Conference Treasurer for distribution through UMCOR. All canceled stamps (except bulk mail stamps) are accepted, foreign stamps are usually more valuable. Cut or tear at least ¼ inch border around the stamp. Do not peel it from the envelope. Leave rows of stamps intact . Place cut stamps in bag or envelope and bring to a UMW event, do not mail in. E-Mail has lowered the number of stamps we are receiving, very important you save all canceled stamps you receive, bag them and bring them to UMW events. It's amazing how much we can glean from just little pieces of paper that would otherwise be thrown into the garbage! You can make a difference with very little effort. More resources: UnitedMethodistWomen.org Virginia Conference United Methodist Women UMW Mission Resources UMCOR Kits |
Newsletter
Mission Involvement
The Charter for Racial Justice Policies was written over sixteen years ago, yet the importance of working toward peace is still needed today. The Social Creed can be found in the back of the United Methodist Hymnal highlighting the need to be conscious of who and how to strive for peace. Each local unit can be a part of that peace as they challenge their members through this program, Living Into Our Purpose.
More resources: General Board of Church & Society - Human Trafficking National Human Trafficking Resource Center |
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Mission Today and Social Action have one combined form called "Living Into Our Purpose"
Unit Membership report
Due January 2019 Local Unit Officers report Due November 15, 2019 Deceased Members report Due September 2019 |
The United Methodist Women Reading Program encourages women to read and educate themselves in the five areas of emphasis: Leadership Development, Education for Mission, Spiritual Growth, Social Action, and Nurturing for Community. The more we know, the more we grow!
Reading Program Plans Elizabeth River District UMW Reading Report Children's Reading Report Form Reading Program Books |
Your unit can receive a six star certificate by giving to the six areas of Undesignated giving. These gifts go to fund the mission program voted on by the Woman's Division.
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