United Methodist Women
(UMW)
The organized unit of the 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 a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
The emblem for United Methodist Women affirms our continuity as women organized for mission. Its symbolism affirms our continuous growth and renewal.
The emblem for United Methodist Women, as well as that for the church, combines the cross and a flame symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The cross and flame are ancient symbols of the church, dating back to the days of Christ and the Pentecost. Each evokes images of sacrifice, witness and service. Both remind us of the opportunities and obligations of discipleship. Paul's ancient words to Timothy have fresh and contemporary meaning..."I now remind you to stir into the flame the gift of God which is within you..."
The Crossett UMW is one of the most active in the Southeast District and has received recognition from the Conference for participation in all projects of the Conference and Women's Division. These projects include Mile of Pennies, United Methodist Women's Day, the Program for Racial Justice, 5-Star Unit, and numerous local undertakings such as the preparation and distribution of fruit baskets to shut-ins at Christmas time.
Below are listed the officers for 2009:
President:
Pat Hopper
Vice President:
Kathy Howell
Secretary:
Judy Kersey
Treasurer:
Norma Sue Switzer
Education and Interpretation Mission Coordinator:
Charlotte Hollimon
Membership Nurture & Outreach Coordinator:
Karen Hanley
Social Action Mission Coordinator:
Nancy Toon
Publicity and Public Relations Coordinator:
Betty DeLess
Local Church Responsibility:
Karen Moyers
Spiritual Growth:
Linda Hatch
Nominating Committee Chairman:
Donna Dudney
Nominating Committee Members
Kathy Howell
Judy Kersey
Nonie McGoogan
Crossett has three UMW Circles. Click on the links above to see a brief description of each.
Upcoming events of particular note:
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Feb 7: |
SE District UMW Winter Ex. meeting and local officer training at White Hall UMC |
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| April 25: | SE District UMW pring Meeting at Bear Creek Camp with Marianna UMW hosting | |
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May 15-16: |
AR Conference Spiritual Growth Retreat at Camp Tanako |
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June 15: |
Salad Luncheon - Crossett |
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| July 11: | SE District UMW Summer Ex. Meeting at Good Faith Carr | |
| October 10: | SE District UMW Annual Fall Meeting at Stuttgart FUMC | |
| October 12: | Salad Supper - Crossett | |
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November 14 |
AR Conference UMW Sixth Annual Meeting - Russellville |
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Below are several pictures taken on UMW Sunday. They are thumbnails. Click to enlarge.
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Last Updated 02/08/09
