Purpose of United Methodist Women

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.

United Methodist Women is a part of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church.  We are dedicated to helping women, youth, and children throughout the world as they strive to live healthy lives of dignity and hope.

In the days before American women were allowed to have careers outside the home, there were women of conscience who wished to serve as missionaries.  Unless these women were married to men who served in the mission field, they were not allowed to serve as missionaries.  Thus was born the legacy of what we now call United Methodist Women.

We are women of conscience who call the leadership of our denomination to accountability when issues of social justice are being ignored.  We have spoken out against slavery and child workers, for women's rights in issues of choice, living wages, prison ministry, ecological concerns, education and health issues.

Each United Methodist church is expected to have a unit of United Methodist Women.  The units have small groups, called Circles, where women come together for fellowship, study, prayer and support.  College Hill UMC has three Circles, one that meets in the morning, one in the afternoon and one evening circle.  Please consider becoming part of this vital and busy organization as we serve those who need to see the love of God made manifest in today's world.

For further information contact: www.gbgm-umc.org/umw.

UMW Quilt Auction

The annual UMW Quilt Auction is now open. To see the quilts, register to bid, or make bids, click here. If you prefer to see the quilts 'in person' they are on display in the church parlor while the auction is in progress.

UMW at College Hill

Our annual budget supports numerous global and local missions.  The budget is financed by individual member pledges in addition to annual fund raising events. 

Opportunities exist for participation in numerous service projects and activities.  UMW prepares dinner for families after funeral services; organizes receptions for weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions, meets weekly for quilting and fellowship; participates in retreats, state legislative meetings, district events, and mission educational events.

For more information contact the church office, or 683-4643.