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).
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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 12th, 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, February 13th, at 9:30 a.m. at Member's home - call church office for information

​Tabitha-Dorcas Circle meets the 1st Wednesday each month September-May at 1:00 p.m.   Call the church office for more information 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, February 5th, at 1:00 p.m. at Member's home (call church office for information)   
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).

Next Meeting:  Monday, February 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lillian Carver Room  
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For more information, call the church office at 623-974-3631 or send an email to office@fumcsuncity.com.

Activities

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
UNIT MEETING
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Please plan to attend the Unit Meeting on Monday, February 24th, at
11:30 a.m.    The Tabitha-Dorcas Circle will be hosts.  Each circle is to bring 3 salads.  
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LILACS & LAVENDER
ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

​Friday, March 27th, at 11:00 a.m.

The United Methodist Women will be hosting their Annual Fashion Show and Salad Luncheon on Friday, March 27th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $10.00 and are available until March 22nd after worship.  Tickets will also be in the church office until March 23rd.  Fashions will be provided by Chico’s from Tanger Outlet Mall.

If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Becker at 623-341-5107.  Looking forward to seeing you there!  Be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors. 
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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!