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United Methodist Women

UMW 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.

 

  • To the woman:

    • who finds meaning in her church and is drawn to its fellowship
    • who feels she has gifts which are wasted or undeveloped
    • who wants to be accepted for who she is
    • who desires a nurturing, supportive community to affirm her own sense of purpose and commitment to God,

    We invite you to join us in United Methodist Women.

    United Methodist Women are an active, vital part of First United Methodist Church, Boise.  We are women of all ages with varied backgrounds:

    • single
    • married
    • widowed
    • working outside the home
    • working at home
    • with children at home
    • with children grown
    • without children

    Together we are a supportive community that affirms our sense of purpose and commitment to God.

    We strive “to know God and to experience freedom through Jesus Christ” through:

    • Bible study
    • Prayer

    We “develop a creative, supportive fellowship” through:

    • monthly meetings in small groups (circles)
    • learning, and
    • simply being together on life’s journey.

    We “participate in the global ministries of the church” by supporting both local and global ministries through “second-mile giving” of pledges and annual fund-raisers such as the:000

    • Annual Spring Event
    • Fall Frozen Pie Sale: Order your pies now for Thanksgiving. Home made and fresh frozen, ready to bake. All pies are $10 except for Huckleberry ($15). Choices are: Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, Rhubarb, Pecan (which is already baked) and Huckleberry ($15). Order forms are at the Hospitality Desk and need to be turned in by Sunday, November 15th.
    • Nut sales
    • Christmas luncheon

     

 

United Methodist Women at the Cathedral have:

    • sent school supplies to children in Iraq
    • provided needed supplies for the Garden City Community Clinic
    • donated necessary items to Chrysalis House, Boise
    • contributed to United Methodist Students, Boise State University
    • sent funds to Women’s Division (the parent organization) to help fund schools, clinics, and missions in places around the world.

There has been an organized unit of United Methodist Women at First United Methodist Church for over 70 years – since the first group of women organized on September 20, 1933.

We continue their legacy today with a strong commitment to:

    • grow in our faith
    • help women to develop their leadership abilities
    • educate ourselves about life and the world’s issues, and
    • reach out to those in need in the name of Jesus Christ.

Large group (General Meeting): 
1st Wednesday, 12noon, Fellowship Hall, salad potluck

Small group (Circle) meetings are held monthly:

Lydia Circle:  7pm Bishop’s Lounge, 2nd Monday, dessert.  Contact: Pat Cline: 376-6045

Martha Circle:  12noon, Homes, 2nd Wednesday, brown bag lunch.  Contacts:  Margaret Hanlon:  344-8844 and Audrey Lawrence:  378-0393

Mary Circle:  9:30am Olivet Room, 2nd Wednesday.  Contacts:  Sally Loughmiller:  389-9003  and Della Toth:  345-9408

Priscilla Circle:  12noon, Homes, 2nd Wednesday, Luncheon.  Contacts:  Jeri Fink:  343-3151  and Karen Hintz:  939-3707

Rebekah-Ruth Circle:  12noon, Bishop’s Lounge, 2nd Wednesday,  Potluck Luncheon.  Contacts:  Margaret Bailey:  376-5186 and Elinor Chehey:  343-8018

If you would like to learn more about this creative, supportive group of women, please call the church office: 343.7511