United Methodist Women
Mission statement: Turning faith hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.
The organized unit of United Methodist Women (UMW) 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.
General meetings are usually on the third Thursday of the month. These meetings offer a chance to learn from special presentations and a time of fellowship.
On the first Thursday of each month, Grace Circle meets at 10:00 a.m. and Faith Circle meets at 1:00 p.m. The circle meetings offer a chance for small group studies. All women of the church are welcome to visit. It is not necessary to participate in all events to be a member of a circle.
Women of the Word (W.O.W.) is a Bible Study that meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor.
BUMW also sponsors a rummage sale each year; the profits from the sale go to various local organizations and, through United Methodist Women, are sent to many national and international organizations benefiting women and children. We are also involved in various other mission projects throughout the year.
The Unit of Barrington United Methodist Women is a 2010 “5 Star Unit.” That means we have contributed monies to 5 channels of UMW giving:
- Mission Giving,
- World Thank Offering,
- Special Mission Recognition,
- a Gift to Mission, and
- a Gift in Memory.
All funds are given to Women’s Division for mission with women, children and youth and for district and conference administration which fulfills the UMW purpose.
For more information, please contact Janeen Hamack.
2011 Fundraising
April 15-16: Spring and Summer Clothing Sale
October 7-8: Annual Rummage Sale
Copies of “New Beginnings, Old Favorites”, a hardback cookbook are still available. They are now just $10 for one or $8 each when purchasing 5 or more. They can be purchased in the church office.
Proceeds from these events go to various mission organizations, United Methodist Women, Marcy-Newberry, Meals on Wheels, PADS, Church Women United, Humboldt Park, Northern Illinois Food Bank, FISH Food Pantry, WINGS, Home of the Sparrow, Heifer Project, BUMC Hispanic Mission, UMCOR, ChildServ, BUMC Youth Mission Trip, and Noah’s Ark Scholarship.
UMW Calendar for 2011
- January 6: Circles will meet
- February 3: Circles will meet
- February 17: 11:30 a.m. — Fellowship Hall
“The Life and Poetry of Helen Steiner Rice” - March 3: Circles will meet
- March 17: 11:30 a.m. — Fellowship Hall
Lenten Program - April 7: Circles will meet
- April 15, 16: Clothing Sale
- May 5: Circles will meet
- May 19: 7:00 p.m. — Fellowship Hall
- June 2: Circles will meet
- June 16: 11:30 a.m. Picnic at The Garlands
- September 1: Circles will meet
- September 18: 12:00 Friendship Brunch (note: this is on Sunday)
- October 7, 8: Rummage Sale
- November 3: Circles will meet
- November 10: Harvest Potluck w/ Salem UMW at Salem UMC
- November 20: Thank Offering Service
- December 1: Circles will meet
- December 15: 11:00 am — Fellowship Hall Christmas Luncheon, Bazaar
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