Our Purpose
"The organized unit of 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 creative
supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through
participation in the global ministries of the church".
To that end we
re very involved in mission work locally, nationally and
internationally. We
have Bible studies, spiritual life retreats,
sewing
bees,
dinners, banquets, fund raising activities, etc.
We support shut-ins and college students with
visits, cards and small
gifts. We collect "Kits for Conference" which may
consist of school
supplies, health kits, layette supplies and cleaning supplies to
be
sent
wherever there is a need. We volunteer at a local elementary
school
preschool program where we read and play games with children. Each
individual circle usually collects items or has special projects
they
work on throughout the year.
If anyone is interested in attending Circle meetings just call the
church and the secretary will give you a contact person. We are
always
interested in getting to know new women and help them become
involved
in
mission.
Circle Groups and Meeting Times
The Bridgewater United Methodist Women is
made up of five circles,
Charity, Faith, Hope, Joy, and Love.
The UMW meets on the third Tuesday of
the month. Circle of Hope
meets on Tuesday morning at the church and
Circle of Joy meets in the
afternoon at the church. The
other Circles
meet
in the evenings in individual's homes or at the church.
Ongoing
collections:
Soup Labels
Greeting card fronts
Pop can tops
Please bring to the table in the
stairwell next to the Choir Room!
