PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
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 Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive
fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in
the global ministries of the church.
THE EMBLEM
The emblem of United Methodist Women, the cross and the flame,
symbolizes our organization. The cross and the flame are ancient
symbols of the church and appear on the United Methodist Church
emblem. Both symbols remind us of the opportunities and obligations
of discipleship.
Paul's words to Timothy have fresh and contemporary meaning: "...
I now remind you to stir into flame the gift of God which is within you..."
{2 Timothy 1:6, New English Bible}. As United Methodist Women, we
share our gift of God with others through mission.
As parts of our emblem, the cross and the flame remind us of our
PURPOSE of growing in our understanding of and willingness to
participate in the global ministries of the church. They remind us of
our heritage of women who pioneered in service for the church at home
and in other countries.
The overall shape of the emblem is also symbolic. Fluid and free flowing,
the shape suggests change and mobility. The women who came before
us were at the forefront of movements for change. Always aware of the
times, we move with everchanging circumstances rather than feeling
overwhelmed by them.
Continuing into the twenty-first century, we are a movement called
United Methodist Women.
We are a group of Christian women with many gifts who are unified by
on Spirit. We participate in God's mission in all areas of life.
DISTRICT OFFICERS FOR 2008
President Tyra Ellis
Vice-President Jane Woolsey
Secretary Karen King
Treasurer Joyce Jenkins
Social Action Beth Brown
Spiritual Growth Sue Voyles
Membership Ann Allen
Education & Interpretation
Communications Martha Metts
Nominations Gwen Scott
Program Resources Martha Lewis
Group Leaders
Clark County Alfreda Ellis
Crawford County Jeanie Melton
Floyd County Marilyn Peel
Harrison County Carol Hendrich
Washington County Becky Profigle
Historian Maggie Short
Song Leader
Piano
District Superintendant Rev. Charles Wilfong
Honorary Vice-President Donna Wilfong
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008
February
9 Crawford County Lenten Breakfast
Marengo UMC, Marengo, Indiana
9:00AM
16 Washington County Lenten Breakfast
Salem UMC, Salem, Indiana
9:00AM
23 Harrison County Lenten Breakfast
Corydon UMC, Corydon, Indiana
9:00AM
25 District Executive Meeting
Heidelburg UMC, Corydon, Indiana
6:30PM
29-March 2 Silent Retreat
Sarto House, Evansville, Indiana
March
8 Floyd County Lenten Breakfast
Jacobs Chapel UMC, New Albany, Indiana
9:00AM
15 Spring District Meeting
Edwardsville UMC, Georgetown, Indiana
9:00AM
29 Clark County Lenten Breakfast
St. James UMC, Jeffersonville, Indiana
9:00AM
April
19 6-hour Mission Study
Music & Mission
Trinity UMC, New Albany, Indiana
Leaders: Flo Childers & Marilyn Peel
Time: 9:00AM till 4:00PM
May
19 District Executive Meeting
New Chapel UMC, Jeffersonville, Indiana
6:30PM
{nominatins 2009}
June
6 UMW Luncheon
{during Annual Conference}
Bloomington, Indiana
Speaker: Beth Ferrell, Missionary
July
21 District Executive Meeting
St. James UMC, Jeffersonville, Indiana
6:30PM
{budget 2009}
26 Super Saturday School Of Christian Mission
University Of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
27-30 Weekday School Of Christian Mission
University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana
September
20 Fall District Meeting
Central Barren UMC, New Salisbury, Indiana
9:00AM
October
3-4 District Retreat
Spring Mill Inn State Park, Mitchell Indiana
Leader: Jane Woolsey
IN 2004 WE AS UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
CELEBRATED 135 YEARS IN MISSION!
If you follow the journey of United Methodist Women over the
past 135 years, you will see the world is a better place because of the
paths they have taken. Because of them, missionaries at home and
abroad have ministered to women and children , when nobody else
would. United Methodist Women built schools, hospitals, community
centers, women's residences, and more to care for women's and
children's needs. United Methodist Women and their predcessor
organizations have advocated for child labor laws, rights of women,
affirmative action, racial justice, responsible parenthood, international
laws and cooperation, and peace and justice. And through it all,
United Methodist Women undergirded their work with prayer and
educated themselves and others for Christ's mission in the world.
JOYS OF MEMBERSHIP
As a member of United Methodist Women, I affirm and support the
PURPOSE.
I join in supporting United Methodist Women's local, national, and
global missions.
I COMMIT!
My prayers, that I will grow and renew my relationship with God and
others.
My time, that I will respond to human need through study, reflection,
and action.
My financial gifts, that I will share in the global ministries of the church
through United Methodist Women.
I CELEBRATE!
I will make the most of learning opportunities and mission education
events.
I will expand concepts of mission, including social justice as mission.
I will engage in mission studies at Schools of Christian Mission.
I will read Response Magazine and join the Reading Program.
I will be empowered by the history and heritage of United Methodist
Women.
2008 SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION
THIS IS AN EVENT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS!
THEME: LIVING THE SACRED
THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDY IS--I BELIEVE IN JESUS
THE GEOGRAPHIC STUDY IS--ISREAL/PALESTINE
THE CURRENT ISSUE STUDY IS-- GIVING OUR HEARTS AWAY:
NATIVE AMERICAN SURVIVAL
EVERYONE TAKES THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDY. YOU CAN
CHOOSE BETWEEN A STUDY OF ISREAL/PALESTINE OR THE
CURRENT ISSUE OF NATIVE AMERICAN SURVIVAL
PLACE HELD: UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS
TIME: JULY 26 ONE DAY SCHOOL
JULY 27-30 WEEK-DAY SCHOOL
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN IN ACTION
RACIAL JUSTICE
We as United Methodist Women celebrate the charter for Racial Justice.
We commorate 25 years since the adoption of the charter by the whole
church. Now we are bringing the charter into the present. We will explore,
update and acting on the charter in the life of our local units, our church,
and our society. We do this through bible study, Response articles, and
workshops.
