United Methodist Women

Spring UMW Jewelry Sale

Sunday, April 28, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Christie Room, Metropolitan Memorial campus | 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington DC 20016

Join us for a sparkling celebration of Spring at our eagerly awaited UMW Jewelry Sale on April 28th! From delicate florals to bold statement pieces, there's something for every style and occasion. So mark your calendars and come check out our Spring collection while raising money for our UMW unit. See you on April 28th in the Christie Room of Metropolitan Memorial.

United Methodist Women (UMW) is the country’s largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members. Nationally, the UMW’s purpose is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children, and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

Our Purpose at NATIONAL UMC

The National United Methodist Church unit of UMW is 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. We achieve our purpose by working for justice through service and advocacy. Our members are concerned about issues affecting the well-being of women and children. We invite experts to speak to our group about education, immigration, homelessness, human trafficking and other issues. Our unit supports missionaries around the world and works to educate local members on the needs of the global community. When legislative issues arise that pertain to our core issues, we make our voices known through letter writing, protests and lobbying. We are engaged in helping our local community through our annual Great Day of Service, when we collect food, make health kits, and work on other activities to help those in need. Nurturing one’s faith is one of the focuses of the United Methodist Women, and National UMC’s UMW provides a number of opportunities to grow closer to God and develop spiritually during each person’s faith journeys.

Who we are

The United Methodist Women at National UMC is a community of almost 200 women of all ages and interests. Members participate as at-large members or as part of small groups, which we call circles. Our seven circles meet for fellowship, mutual support, study, devotion, and mission work. Circles are self-selected based on interests, spiritual desires, and stages-of-life. You can read full descriptions of the circles below -there’s something for everyone. We encourage you to come and visit any of our circles that you feel might interest you. All women are welcome.

• Circle 1 — meets monthly on the first Sunday of the month, Wesley campus

• Circle 2 – meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month, in the morning or at lunchtime, Retirees

• Circle 6 – meets every other month on Sunday afternoons, Intergenerational

• Circle 7 - meets on the first Sunday of the month at 10 am, Young Professionals and Moms with Young Kids

• Circle 8 – meets monthly on the 1st Tuesdays of the month in the evening, Intergenerational

• Circle 9 – meets monthly on the 1st Wednesdays of the month in the morning, Retirees

• Circle 10 – meets monthly on Sunday or Monday evenings, Professionals and Moms with Older Kids

• AU Circle – meets weekly on Wednesdays at lunchtime, College students

If you don’t find a group that’s right for you, we’ll work with you to start a new circle. For more information on UMW at National UMC, email MetroUMW@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter @metropolitanUMW or Facebook MetropolitanUMW, or drop a note in the physical UMW mailbox via the receptionist at the National UMC office.

CIRCLE ONE – Bridge builders

A diverse, intergenerational group of women over twenty strong, Circle One focuses on building bridges both to the world around us and within our communities. Meets in the Wesley library on the first Sunday of the month at 1 pm.

CIRCLE TWO – PRIMETIME WOMEN

Mostly women in their fifties, sixties and seventies, Circle Two enjoys a variety of activities including lunches out.  They include mothers of adult children and grandchildren and newly retired women. Circle Two is a daytime circle and meets the second Wednesday of the month.

CIRCLE SIX – THE ECLECTICS

An eclectic group of women age 40 to 80, that includes members who are married, single, divorced, widowed; mothers and those without children; working women and retirees. This group encompasses a wide range of interests including reading, crafts, Bible study, and community service. Circle Six meets Sunday afternoons at noon (after the second service), usually every other month. 

CIRCLE SEVEN – YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND MOMS WITH YOUNG KIDS

This newly formed group of young women includes a mix of single, married, professionals, and moms with young kids.  The circle is explores issues related to their personal faith journeys, parenting, work-life balance, Bible study and social outreach.  Meeting are generally on the third Sunday mornings of the month during the study hour at Metropolitan.

CIRCLE EIGHT – INTERGENERATIONALS

An inter-generational group that includes working women and retirees. The circle frequently meets to discuss topics relevant to the Methodist Church and to plan events for the congregation. They meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

CIRCLE NINE – RETIREES

This group of retired women gets together for fellowship, educational programs, refreshments, and an occasional luncheon. The circle meets the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. in the Choir Room at the church.

CIRCLE TEN - SHARING, SERVICE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

This circle meets in the evenings on alternating 3rd Sundays or Mondays of the month at the Metropolitan Memorial campus. Their small group focus is on sharing questions of faith and supporting one another throughout the changing stages of life: from raising teenagers through caring for aging parents, and beyond. Circle gatherings often center around service and social justice issues that touch our families and communities, though they enjoy purely social activities as well. 

AU- Contact women@aumethodists.org

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