United Methodist Women (UMW)
“Keeping Hope Alive”
Nurturing Women, Children and Youth
UMW Welcomes You! All women are invited to join in a supportive environment through their membership in a Circle, Interest Group or as a General Member supporting our Purpose, Mission and Ministry. Contact a group leader or officer for more information. The church UMW Bulletin Board and Newsletter provide information on current events.
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 Christ Jesus; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Circles
RUTH Circle
Meets 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 AM at Church.
Contact: Beth Hayward (303-443-0124)
SARAH Circle
Book discussion group meets 4th Tuesday at 9:30 AM in homes.
Chair: Joan McLean (303-443-9076)
Interest Groups
Quilters
Meets 3rd Friday at 9:30 AM at Church in Mead Hall.
Makes crib quilts to welcome new babies to our church family, and
through Project Linus, provides “security blankets”
to children in crisis.
Does not meet in July and August.
Chair: Sherry Svendsen (303-939-9843)
Martha Group
A hands-on project group, organized with the purpose of service
projects such as serving monthly dinners for the Wesley Foundation at
CU.
Contact: Ginny Wells (303-494-9677)
Knitting Group
An informal gathering of knitters and crocheters to make shawls for
comfort and healing. Times to be announced.
Contact: Joan Nordgren (303-443-9076)
2009 Officers
President -- Riri Win
Program Ch. -- Julie Powers
Secretary -- Joan McLean
Treasurer -- Virginia Wells
Asst. Treasurer -- Joan Nordgren
Program Resources -- Helen Smith
Nominating Comm. --- Julie Powers, Ruth Irvin
Mission Coordinators
Spiritual Growth -- Connie Takamine
Social Action -- Mary Hartmann
Education and Interpretation (vacancy)
Member Outreach & Nurture -- Margaret Bowdey
Leaders
Yearbook Editor -- Bonnie Harms
Asst. Yearbook Ed. -- Judy McGee
Campbell Labels -- Helen Smith
Historians -- Virginia Wells, Madeline Wallace
Sunshine Sec. -- Margaret Bowdey
Bulletin Board -- Ruth Irvin