United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women (UMW) participate in a variety of activities, supporting mission projects in the community, the nation, and the world. The participants have a great deal of fun and fellowship. The group is open to any woman in the church or community - there is no need to be a member of Friendship United Methodist Church.

The UMW at Friendship is made up of two groups-the Dorcas-Lydia Circle and the Tabitha Circle. Each circle holds its own meetings and plans its own activities, but projects often involve the members of both circles. There is a UMW Executive Committee for Friendship, which handles general UMW business for the church and serves as the interface with the Annapolis District UMW and Baltimore-Washington Conference UMW.

The primary activity of the UMW is mission work, with a special emphasis on the needs of women and children. The UMW holds fundraisers and uses the money collected to support mission projects. Some are supported directly, while others are funded through the Friendship UMW's yearly pledges and financial commitments to the district and conference UMW. Each year, the group also recognizes individuals within the church family - men or women who have made significant contributions to Friendship United Methodist Church and presents them with a UMW Recognition Pin.

The UMW also provides an opportunity for personal growth and fellowship. The circle meetings often include a program by either a member or guest speaker. Some are based on scripture passages, while other address issues of interest to women. Both the conference and district also offer a variety of programs, publications, and other resources. Each circle holds a monthly meeting and also plans a variety of activities and outings-some for specific mission projects and some just for fun. From church dinners, dinner at an area restaurant, a picnic at a member's home, to a scavenger hunt, shopping trip, or even a slumber party, the opportunities to have fun and get to know other women at Friendship United Methodist Church abound.

If you would like additional information about the UMW program at Friendship United Methodist Church, please contact the church office at (410) 257-7133.

Tabitha Circle
When: Third Monday, 7 p.m.
Where: At the church, but sometimes at a member's home or a local restaurant

Dorcas-Lydia Circle
When: First Tuesday, 12 noon
Where: At the church, but sometimes at a member's home or a local restaurant

UMW Executive Committee
When: Quarterly
Where: At the church