The UMW Purpose
The organized unit of the 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.
The Virginia Wingard UMW Unit is made up of the five Circles listed below. Membership in a Circle is open to any woman who desires to belong to and participate in the global mission of the church through United Methodist Women.
SARAH DAWSEY CIRCLE
Second Monday 12 noon
Contact: Barbara Butler – (704) 242-4579
SUSANNAH WESLEY CIRCLE
Third Monday 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Joanne Rust – 407-8813 or
Barbara Courtney – 356-1301
FLARRIE YOUNGINER CIRCLE
Third Monday 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Adams - 407-8322
JENNETTA SCHWARTZ CIRCLE
Third Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Betty Nichols – 772-1727 or Jackie Pullen – 772-2532
LESSIE MCENTIRE CIRCLE
Fourth Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Jackie Romanek – 479-4430
2011 General Meetings for all Circle members to come together are scheduled throughout the year:
TOPIC: Social Action
Thursday, March 17, 7:00 p.m.
Covered Dish at Virginia Wingard Church
TOPIC: Education and Interpretation
Thursday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.
Salad Supper at Virginia Wingard Church
TOPIC: Education Spiritual Growth
Thursday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.
Surprise Supper at Virginia Wingard Church
TOPIC: Membership Nurture & Outreach
Thursday, December 15, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Banquet
Covered Dish Dinner at Virginia Wingard Church
2011 UMW Officers
President, Jackie Romanek
jackie.romanek@earthlink.net
Vice President, Frances Hill chill@sc.rr.com
Secretary, Jane Andrews jandrews@mashburnconstruction.com
Treasurer, Jeanne McKim jmckim@sc.rr.com