United Methodist Women
Invite you to membership
Mission
The women of Church of the Good Shepherd are working to bridge the past with the present to create a stronger community of faith for people of all ages and to develop a supportive fellowship in the global ministries of the church.
Purpose
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.
Joining this group of committed women is a unique opportunity - no matter who you are or where in your life you are at this moment - to move in harmony with other women who have been responding to this purpose for over 100 years.
Activities
- Circles and Interest Groups
- Fund raising efforts - supporting the needs of our community and the world
- Teas and luncheons - time for all members to meet and plan activities that make our church great
- Annual UMW Women's Retreat - a welcomed yearly tradition. This is a wonderful time for reflection and rededication to service
Mission Studies
- Geographic
- General Issue
- Spiritual Growth
- Cuba
- Public Education
- Concerning Prayer
United Methodist Women 2011 Board
President--Linda Doran
Vice President--Jackie Olson
Secretary--Sandy Jelinek
Treasurer--Carolyn Hubinger
Mission Coordinators:
Spiritual Growth--Sue Lawson
Membership, Nurture, & Outreach--Lynne Rivera
Education & Interpretation--Evelyn Dean
Social Action--Fran Syverson
Nominations Chair 2011--Jackie Olson
UMW's August Used Book Sale-
We are selling gently used books after church beginning the first Sunday in August in the Lounge adjacent to Jordan Hall. Browse after coffee and buy hardbacks or paperbacks to enhance your summer reading. All proceeds will be used to help reduce the Church budget deficit.
Bargain prices at $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for paperbacks and 25 cents for children's books. Stock up on biography, adventure, mystery, romance, history, and children's and young adults literature.
Fall Retreat -
This year's retreat will be held October 21-23, 2011, at Aldersgate Retreat Center. The speaker will be Cathy Klose. More details to follow. Watch in the weekly newsletter as the date gets closer.
