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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:
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HistoryIn 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
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.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, the United Methodist Women will be presenting a special program at our Unit Meeting in Fellowship Hall. We will have a free salad luncheon and our speaker will be Shirley Madkins, owner of Son Glow Boutique, in Surprise. She will tell us why she decided to open this boutique and about the missionaries that receive the benefits of the profits. All are invited to attend and a sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex two weeks before the meeting or call the church office (623-974-3631). We want to make sure we have enough salad to serve everyone and table settings.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. At this meeting, the United Methodist Women will be presenting a special program at our Unit Meeting in Fellowship Hall. We will have a free salad luncheon and our speaker will be Shirley Madkins, owner of Son Glow Boutique, in Surprise. She will tell us why she decided to open this boutique and about the missionaries that receive the benefits of the profits. All are invited to attend and a sign-up sheet will be in the Narthex two weeks before the meeting or call the church office (623-974-3631). We want to make sure we have enough salad to serve everyone and table settings.
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, November 13th, at 9:30 a.m. in 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, November 14th, at 9:30 a.m. at Val Mack's home (call church office for address: 623-974-3631).
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: Wednesday, November 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at Irene Smith's home (call church office for address: 623-974-3631).
Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 6th, 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: Monday, November 4th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lillian Carver Room.
Next Meeting: Monday, November 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
ATTENTION ALL LADIES
Summer is over and it is time to gear up for United Methodist Women. The three circles will begin regular meetings again and we have two more Unit Meetings before the end of the year.
Our meeting on Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. plans to be fun and exciting. We will have a speaker from SON GLOW BOUTIQUE. This is a wonderful little shop in Surprise with ladies clothing, jewelry, handbags and inspirational décor and much more. Shirley Madkins, the owner, will share with us her inspiration for opening the shop and the missions she supports from the proceeds. There will be a mini fashion show to showcase some of her clothing. We hope all of you will put this date on your calendar now and plan to attend. No tickets needed, but we will have a sign-up sheet later so we know how many salads for the luncheon. You may also contact the church office (623-9743631) and leave your name.
Summer is over and it is time to gear up for United Methodist Women. The three circles will begin regular meetings again and we have two more Unit Meetings before the end of the year.
Our meeting on Monday, October 28th, at 11:30 a.m. plans to be fun and exciting. We will have a speaker from SON GLOW BOUTIQUE. This is a wonderful little shop in Surprise with ladies clothing, jewelry, handbags and inspirational décor and much more. Shirley Madkins, the owner, will share with us her inspiration for opening the shop and the missions she supports from the proceeds. There will be a mini fashion show to showcase some of her clothing. We hope all of you will put this date on your calendar now and plan to attend. No tickets needed, but we will have a sign-up sheet later so we know how many salads for the luncheon. You may also contact the church office (623-9743631) and leave your name.
Got Empty Cans and PLASTIC WATER 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? Call the church office (623-974-3631) and we will let one of our members, Lenore Whipple,
know as she 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!
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? Call the church office (623-974-3631) and we will let one of our members, Lenore Whipple,
know as she 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!
Location9849 N. 105th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351
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