We invite you to become part of the largest women's organization in the world. One of our goals is to support women's and children's missions around the world. 

All women are welcome at any local organization meeting or circle.  There is not a membership process or fee, only a willingness to participate through prayer, study, giving, action or service.  

The purpose of United Methodist Women is to:
  1. Know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ.
  2. Develop creative and supportive fellowship.
  3. Participate in mission through the global ministries of the church.
For more details contact Colleen Becker at 623-341-5107.

History

In the early days of Methodism, women were limited in what they were allowed to participate in as members of the church. As churches were built and staffed, much of the promotion and funds to support mission locally and overseas were instigated by women. As they gathered together to cook, sew, knit or quilt they organized The Ladies Aid Society. In 1872 a group formed at Central United Methodist Church which was later named The Wesleyan Service Guild; then in 1940 it became The Women's Society of Christian Service; with the merging of the United Brethren and the Methodist Churches in 1968 they became The United Methodist Women.

"The achievements through the years have not been just in administration of the work, raising vast sums of money or the lives salvaged, children educated, sick cared for, or communities uplifted. Through this organization, hundreds of thousands of women have had the opportunity to develop and enlarge their own lives and at the same time engage in Christian humanitarian service..."

Meetings of the Local Organization of First United Methodist Women

  • LOCAL ORGANIZATION
  • ELIZABETH/ESTHER CIRCLE
  • PRISCILLA CIRCLE
  • TABITHA-DORCAS CIRCLE
  • EXECUTIVE BOARD
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The First United Methodist Women local organization meetings are the fourth Monday of February, April, and October and the third Monday of December beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  We enjoy a salad luncheon and short program. For more information, call the church office (623-974-3631) and ask for Colleen Becker, president.
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Next Meeting:  Monday, February 25th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  ​
Elizabeth/Esther Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday each month September-May at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Beth Mead and Mary Brickey are the co-leaders and can be reached through the church office at 623-974-3631.  They can be reached at the numbers listed above.  Their primary mission focus is Feed the Hungry through UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries).

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, February 13th at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Priscilla Circle meets the 2nd Thursday of each month September-May at 9:30 a.m. in various members' homes.  Betty Zingre is the leader and can be reached through the church office at 623-974-3631.  See monthly newsletter for the hostess' home information.  Their primary mission focus is Justa Center which is for senior citizens who are homeless in the Phoenix area.  Justa Center is a day resource center specifically designed to help those over the age of 55 find appropriate housing, employment, and other much-needed services.

Next Meeting:  Thursday, February 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at Betty Zingre's home.  Call the church office for the address.
​Tabitha-Dorcas Circle meets the 1st Wednesday each month September-May at 1:00 p.m. at Irene Smith's home.  She is the circle's leader and can be reached through the church office at 623-974-3631.  Their primary mission focus is Ronald McDonald House and school supplies for special schools (i.e., schools for the blind or disabled) in August.  

Next Meeting is Wednesday, February 6, at 1:00 p.m. at Irene Smith's home (call church office for address:  623-974-3631).  
This group is comprised of the officers of the local organization and the leaders of each circle.  They meet once a month on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Lillian Carver Room.  The purpose of this group is to review any upcoming activities and discuss any other issues set before them prior to the local organization meeting.  For more information, call the church office (623-974-3631) and ask for Colleen Becker, president.

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, February 4th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lillian Carver Room.  
For more information, call the church office at 623-974-3631 or send an email to office@fumcsuncity.com.

Activities

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​                      Italian Night!
                            Bring your sweetie for spaghetti and more! 
 
                                     When:   Friday, February 15th
                                           DINNER SERVING FROM 
                                              5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
                                          Where:   Fellowship Hall
                                                                                                        Cost:   $8 per person

                                                                                  For tickets, call the church office at 623-974-3631.
                                                                           This is a Mission project of the United Methodist Women.
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Got empty cans and plastic bottles (remember, no glass!)?
Do you have empty aluminum cans and plastic water bottles and do not know what to do with them?  Well, to help the environment and to help raise money for missions, the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church is sponsoring a collection of ONLY your plastic water bottles and soda/beer aluminum cans.  Just bring them on Sunday.  Containers will be provided by the side door leading to the kitchen.  Can’t get here?  Lenore Whipple (623-933-8258) has volunteered to pick up once a week.  For additional items to recycle, call
                                                        the office (623-974-3631) for more information.  Thank you for helping to save the earth!