United Methodist Women

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.

Emblem: The official emblem for United Methodist Women, as well as for the United Methodist Church, combines the Cross and Flame. The cross and flame are ancient symbols of Christ and Pentecost. The shape of the emblem is fluid and free flowing, suggesting change and mobility.

"I now remind you to stir into flame the gift of God which is within you."

One of the objectives of UMW is to deepen the spiritual lives of women so they might be led to bring in consecrated money to be used for mission work both at home and in areas around the country and the world. Giving makes mission possible. It provides food, shelter, education, employment, healthcare, and human rights advocacy for many living in the margins of society.

UMW Circles at Perry United Methodist Church

Say So Circle

• Meets the second Monday of the month at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Bring a sandwich. Side, dessert, and beverage will be provided.

• Supports the Methodist Home for Children

• Generally ladies over 55 who are retired

BYKOTA CIrcle

• Meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the home of the hostess (watch The Messenger for hostess)

• Supports the Church Library and Historical Room.

• Active ladies, some still working

Mary Martha Circle

• Meets the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the fellowship hall

• Supports the Women's Hope Center, a crisis pregnancy center

• Younger group of women, mostly working moms

All circles meet September - May, but do not meet in June, July, or August. This unit of UMW begins and ends the meeting year with a covered dish supper for all members. It is as time to enjoy fellowship with other Christian women in a delightful program. They also enjoy a Christmas Tea in December, a long tradition at PUMC.

The unit, through circles, contributes to many worthwhile projects that benefit women and children both locally and around the world. The ladies make blankets for the Llnus Project, contribute soup labels for Labels for Vashti, make and buy pillowcases for the Children's Cancer Hospital in Atlanta, and provides supplies for UMCOR.

For more information on United Methodist Women or to contact a UMW leader about joining, please call the church office at 987-1852.