United Methodist Women
UMW fellowship has been making encounters since 1869.
For more than a century, women in the Methodist traditions have led a struggle for human rights and social justice. The generation of women who founded the early missionary societies that were to become United Methodist Women developed powerful networks and organizational structures to help women attain full participation in the life of the church and society. The mission was...and still is...to make life better for women, children, youth, and marginalized neighbors in our world. AND, of course, to form friendships and grow faith as well! Join us. It is WORTH it!
United Methodist Women’s Vision
Turning faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.Women are a FORCE
Our Wesley United Methodist Women are directly connected to our Vermilion River District sisters, the Illinois Great Rivers Conference women, and ultimately to national and worldwide UMW Fellowship. We are hundreds of strong women of faith. That’s a powerful force. We use that force to assist women and children who need our support.
Through individual pledges and group fund-raising, Wesley UMW supports worldwide, national, district, and local missions. 2017 mission and love gifts totaled $28,134. Those gifts have been used to empower women and children in need and used where it can best serve.
How UMW Serves | How You Can Get Involved
Wesley UMW co-sponsors the annual rummage sale, serves funeral meals, cooks and distributes casserole meals to new mothers and shut-ins, and hosts the biannual Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration.
We are there when other women need support or a boost up.
Fellowship Speaker Programs and Meals
Three times a year Wesley UMW hosts fellowship events. These events include a meal, an inspirational speaker, and fellowship. Join us for our next event on September 25 at 6:00 PM in Wesley Hall for Kim Kaufman’s presentation “Recalculating: Finding new direction in times of change.”Dinner tickets will be available in the Garden Room in September. All are welcome!
Our Fellowship Groups - Find Your Place in the UMW
Hope Circle
Hope Circle meets the second Thursday, September through May, at 6:30 pm for refreshments/social time with study starting at 7:00 PM. In September 2018 Hope will be studying “Unafraid” by Adam Hamilton. Hope Circle consists of working and just recently retired women. Contact Robin Rinker
GEMS - Growing Each Mom Spiritually
GEMS meets the second and fourth Monday at the home of Missy Dundov from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM. Childcare is available for $3/child. All GEMS members are mothers of young children. Contact Liz Tomera
LOL - Ladies, Outreach, and Lunch
LOL was created to provide opportunities to serve, grow, and socialize. On the first Monday of each month, ladies meet at a restaurant for lunch and Christian Fellowship. On the third Monday of each month, ladies meet for lunch and a service project. LOL are for those women with a flexible schedule or recently retired. For more information contact Elaine Stokes
JOIN US - GET INVOLVED - GROW IN FAITH
For more information about United Methodist Women, please contact UMW 2019 Co-Presidents Nancy Bollman and Mary Houska or call the church office, 309-827-8046. Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. We hope to see you soon!
