The Purpose 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.
Over one million lay women have chosen to be part of a special organization with this purpose - The United Methodist Women
This community of women is:
1. Centered in relationship with God through Jesus Christ
2. Focused on ministries with women, children, and youth
3. Involved in mission locally and globally
4. Committed to inclusiveness
5. Pledged to financial support for mission through undesignated giving
6. Engaged in development and use of skills for service, leadership development and personal growth
7. Encouraged to work with other organizations on issues of mutual concern.
Here at Ripley First UMC, we have three UMW circles. They are:
Group I. They meet spontaneously
Group III. They meet at 2:30 PM on the Monday following the second Sunday of each month.
Group V. they meet monthly at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month. Child care is provided if notified of the need.
There is also a General Meeting of all groups once per quarter: April, July, and October. This meeting will be on Monday following the second Sunday and meets in the CMC.
Please check this page frequently for updates, pictures, and all sorts of good stuff!!
You can click here to go to the website for the General Conference UMW.
You can click here to go to the website for the Mississippi Conference UMW.