Women's Ministry
Let all that you do be done in love. - 1 Corinthians 16:14
United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women is a mission oriented community of nearly one million women whose purposes include:
• Spiritual growth through knowing God and Jesus Christ;
• Developing a creative supportive fellowship;
• Participation in the global ministries of the church; and
• Developing and using skills for service, leadership development, and personal growth.
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Circles
Circles
Small groups within the local church's UMW group participate in and support the purposes of UMW. Monthly meetings include prayer and sharing time, plus a speaker, program by a member, or an activity.
Guests and new members are always welcome.
Hannah
1st Tuesdays, September-July, 7-9 pm, Room 203
The Hannah Circle is a group of approximately 25 vibrant, active women of all ages and stages of life. Our members provide a light supper during each meeting. Contacts: Robin Kelly 972.898.4691, Kim Hefley 972.955.4417
Joanna
1st Wednesdays, 9:30 am, First Center
Joanna is an intimate group that welcomes women of all ages. Contacts: Donna Russell, 214.796.5062, Lela Luxen 972.470.9492
Koinonia
3rd Mondays, September-July, 10:30-12:30, First Center
Koinonia has 27 energetic, caring members, ages 60+. This group enjoys lunch together after the meeting. Contact: Margie Robertson 214.856.5715
Morning Glory
1st Mondays, September-June, 10-11:30 am, Room 203
Morning Glory has about 30 members with ages ranging from mid 50s to 70s. All ages are welcome and would fit in. Contacts: Marta Mountjoy 972.644.5582, Barbara McNutt 972.480.9650
Rejoice
3rd Tuesdays, August-May, 9:30-11:30 am, Members' homes
Rejoice has been in existence for many years. Its 21 members have a wide age range and are a mix of long-time members and newer members. Contact: Andrea Hills 214.500.1586
Ruth
2nd Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm, Members' homes
Ruth is an intimate group of 13, ranging in age from 50s-70s. Several are retired teachers. In June, July, and August they meet for casual get-togethers. The group would welcome women of all ages. Contact: Louise Riley 972.699.8462
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Officers
Officers
Presidents - Marsha Mayo, Pam Shamblin
Co-Vice Presidents - Marta Mountjoy, Linda McAlisterSecretary - Ann Austin
Corresponding Secretary - Donna RussellTreasurer - Andrea Hills
Consulting Treasurer - Karen MorganSpiritual Growth - Pam Shamblin, Glenda Hanks
Education and Interpretation - Amy Trigg
Social Action - Karen Morgan
Membership - Jean Harrington, Diana Ramsower
Program Resources - Vicki Branscome
Communications - Glenda HanksCommittee on Nominations - Carolyn Vanaman (co-chair), Melanie Calvert (co-chair), Lela Luxen, Dianne Robertson, Dee Hardin
Local Mission Representatives
Bethlehem Center - Linda McAlister, Carolyn Dale
CC Young - Nita Ulaszek
Methodist Hospital - Janice Myers, Nancy Healy
Wesley-Rankin Community Center - Pam ShamblinFUMCR Events - Nita Ulaszek, Penny Hamlett
Ushering Coordinators - Diana Ramsower, Marta Mountjoy -
Local Missions
Local Missions
Our UMW unit regularly supports four local missions. Each circle is assigned a local mission, and they are rotated every two years so everyone has an opportunity to learn about each organization. We support each mission in various ways and keep abreast of needs and events by having a representative on each board.
Bethlehem Center
Since 1945, Dallas Bethlehem Center has provided the children of South Dallas with a nurturing environment that benefits the entire family structure by offering holistic services for each child's educational, physical, emotional, social, moral and spiritual needs. Their focus ranges from child development for ages 1-5, after-school and summer enrichment programs for ages 6-12 and a youth development program for ages 13-21. Learn More
C.C. Young
C.C. Young is a Methodist retirement center serving those in independent living to those in full care in Dallas overlooking White Rock Lake. We host birthday parties, make lap robes and shawls. We visit residents and provide Bingo gifts for them. We support different benefits throughout the year to provide services or enhancements to the facilities. Learn More
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Our unit supports Methodist Hospital throughout the year. Our mission focuses on infants and new mothers. We donate Halloween tray favors, layette sets, shot dolls and infant eye covers (for infants under lights for jaundice). We donate red Christmas stockings and knitted white hats for the Christmas babies to be wrapped in to go home.
Wesley Rankin Community Center
Wesley Rankin is a community center serving West Dallas. Our unit supports this mission throughout the year with book donations for their library, donations for school supplies and gifts for the Christmas Store Program which allows parents to shop in a store with volunteer hours they have donated at their children's schools or other community programs. Wesley Rank holds an annual benfit which provides most of the annual funding for the community center. Learn More
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Celebrations
Celebrations
Let FUMCR be the place for your next important celebration!
The United Methodist Women of FUMCR will help with any celebration that you choose to have at the church campus.
Receptions
Anniversaries
Birthday parties
Graduation celebrations
Class functionsWe will set up, serve and take care of replenishing the food and drinks during the event. And when it is time to clean up, we do that too!!
Contact Nita Ulaszek, 972.742.4657, our Celebration Coordinator, for information on how we can help you give a celebration and enjoy the party as well.
Let your celebration be a gift to others!
UMW members volunteer, and the money earned goes directly to fund ministries to women, children and youth. While you have a great celebration, you also contribute to the wonderful family missions for the United Methodist Church through United Methodist Women.
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Events
Events
Unit events are listed here. Refer to individual Circles for their regular meetings and special events.
Date
Time
Event
Location
Tue, Jan 15 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Jan 27-29 *Legislative Event Austin Tue, Feb 12 6:30-8:30 pm Project Party - Samantha's Project Rooms 226, 227 Sat, Feb 16 *Central TX Conf. Racial Justice Event Waco Tue, Feb 19 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Mar 13-17 *OK Indian Missionary Conference Tue, Mar 19 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Sat, Mar 23 *UMW Birthday Bash Conference Center Sun, Mar 24 UMW 150-year Celebration Coleman Family Hall Tue, Apr 9 11:30am-1pm Unit Meeting Ogden Fellowship Hall Wed, Apr 10 *Wesley Rankin Spring Luncheon Tue, Apr 16 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Sat, Apr 27 *Metro District Morning Apart Walnut Hill UMC Tue, May 21 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 June 2-4 *NT Annual Conference Christ UMC, Plano Tue, June 18 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Tue, Aug 13 11:30am-1:30pm Project Party Rooms 226, 227 Tue, Aug 20 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Sat, Sept 7 *Metro District UMW Annual Meeting Mon, Sept 16 Prepare and serve dinner for SPAN Bartula Family Life Center Tue, Sept 17 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Tue, Oct 8 6:30-8:30 pm Unit Meeting Ogden Fellowship Hall Tue, Oct 15 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Sat, Oct 19 NTC UMW Annual Meeting FUMCR Tue, Nov 12 7 pm Drink Mix Prep Middlebrooks Hall Tue, Nov 19 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 Sun, Dec 1 & 8 Drink Mix Sale Concourse Tue, Dec 10 6:30-8 pm Christmas Unit Meeting Coleman Family Hall Tue, Dec 17 7 pm Executive Meeting Room 205 *Not on FUMCR Campus -
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