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United Methodist Women (UMW)

    United Methodist Women (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. Six circles meet monthly for fellowship and study and to engage in outreach opportunities.

    Circle One
    Meeting in Hull Conference Room | Third Monday of the month | 10:00 a.m.  
    Leader: Betty Chapeau |

    Circle Two
    Meeting in homes or John Wesley Parlor | First Tuesday of the month | 9:30 a.m.  
    Leader:  Patricia Larson |

    Circle Three 
    Meeting at the home of Dianne Wall or on Zoom | Third Monday of the month | 9:30 a.m.
    Leader: Debbie Loftiss |

    Circle Four 
    Meeting in Hull Conference Room | Fourth Tuesday of the month | 5:30 p.m.

    Leaders: Mary Lynn Lane | Cathy Felton |

    Circle Five 
    Meeting in the back of Hancock Hall | Fourth Monday of the month | 11:30 a.m.
    Leaders: Bonnie Hannah | , Linda Maples |

    Circle Six
    Meeting in Hull Conference Room | Third Monday of the month | 11:30 a.m.
    Leader: Patti Hurst |

    United Methodist Women | 2023 Year in Review

      In 2023, our six United Methodist Women Circles faithfully served our communities locally, nationally, and worldwide. As part of our mission efforts, our circles contributed $4,800 to UMW projects helping women, children, and youth in the United States and worldwide. A contribution of $1,717.00 was also given to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). An additional $24,878.06 was given for local church and community work.

      Local missions included contributions to Project Safe, Books for Keeps, Salvation Army, Lydia's Place, Church Women United Dues and Shoe Fund, Missions Sunday Sack Lunch Ministry, Northeast Georgia Food Bank, Our Daily Bread, Bigger Vision Homeless Shelter, Athens Historical Society, Cafe 140 Missions, Divas Who Win Freedom Center, Athens Sports Arena Foundation, and Whispering Pines Personal Care Home. 

      Our UMW also contributed to our church's missions, which included gifts and gift cards at Christmas for families through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program, Souper Suppers, Missions Sunday Sack Lunch Ministry, Athens Area Diaper Bank, Missions Reverse Advent Calendars to supply our Supper Supper store, Organ Fund, Missions baskets, and Recreation Summer Camp scholarships. Funds were given for memorials, yearbooks, and nurturing our homebound church members by providing gifts at Christmas and cards at Christmas and Easter. 

      If you are interested in joining one of our six circles or starting a circle with friends, contact Lynne Nagy, UMW president.

      Lynne Nagy | 

      For more information: 
      Cindy McKoy |  | 706-543-1442