Harrisonburg District
United Methodist Women
"Keeping The Flame Alive"
The emblem for the United Methodist Women symbolizes our continuous
growth and renewal. It contains the cross and flame which symbolizes the Holy
Spirit. The cross and flame dates back to the days of Christ and Pentecost.
Each evokes images of sacrifice, witness, and service. The shape of the emblem
is also symbolic fluid and free flowing, which suggests change and mobility. As
has been our heritage - The United Methodist Women has been at the forefront of
movements for a change. The cross, flame and the individual with her abilities
and opportunity are all a part of the 21st. Century UNITED METHODIST
WOMEN.
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
a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through
participation in the global ministries of the church. To help fulfill this
PURPOSE, the organized unit shall help women:
1. To enable broad participation of
varying interest, ages, ethnic groups and life-styles.
2. To study and interpret in words
and action the revolutionary message of the gospel.
3. To discover, confront, and respond
to the issues of the day.
4. To expend concepts of mission and
become significantly involved in global ministries of the church.
5. To work actively and openly for
elimination of injustice and liberation of oppressed peoples.
6. To become a community in mission.
7. To prepare themselves for full
participation in total life of church and community, and
8. To assume responsibility for
stewardship of time, personnel and funds.
THE MEANING OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership in United
Methodist Women is voluntary. Any woman may become a member who chooses to
belong, is committed to the PURPOSE, and is willing to be involved in global
missions through United Methodist Women. Membership in United Methodist Women
offers each woman the opportunity to plan and evaluate the program in which she
participates. Diversity in membership is sought in regard to age, race and
financial/marital/employment status. Each member is regarded as a person of
unique value. Membership in United Methodist Women can be expressed in one or
more of the following ways:
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Attendance
at meetings;
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Undesignated
giving to support global missions;
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Intercessory
prayer
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Meaningful
community involvement;
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Participation
in varied events, projects, issues, and concerns of the Women's Division;
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Acceptance
of leadership responsibility.
All women of the United
Methodist Church United
Methodist Church United
Methodist Church United
Methodist Church
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LOCAL
CHURCH
Members of the United
Methodist Women are usually members of a local congregation. Each has accepted membership
vows that express loyalty in terms of prayers, presence, gifts, and service.
Belonging to United Methodist Women is additional to church membership and
offers further opportunities for worship, attendance, giving, and
participation. Loyalties may seem divided when women become deeply involved in
the program and activities of the local unit, as well as the church wide
program. As individuals, United Methodist Women will be participating in the
various phases of general church life as well as events planned by and for
members of the unit. The two are not unrelated, even though marked differences
may exist. As an organization, United Methodist Women relates to the total
congregation in multiple ways:
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Most
members of the unit are first of all members of the church.
·
The
pastor is a member of the Executive Committee.
·
The
president is a member of the governing bodies of the church (Charge Conference,
Administrative Board, Council on Ministries) and reports according to
established patterns.
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Liaison
relationships may be established between specific mission coordinators of the
unit and work area chairpersons and commissions of the local church ( i.e.,
Christian Global Concerns with work area on mission; Christian Social
Involvement with Christian Social Concerns).
Members of the unit should have an understanding of,
concern for, and loyalty to the total program of the local church. Units for
United Methodist Women are authorized by THE DISCIPLINE to secure funds and
disburse them in accordance with the constitution and by the order of the unit
involved. These funds belong to these units. Budgets are prepared and approved
annually by the unit and include pledges and other monies for the programs and
responsibilities of the Woman's Division of the General Board of Global
Ministries, funds for local administration and membership development, and
funds for local church and community programs (mission locally). Units channel
funds for the Woman's Division through the local, district, and conference
treasurers of the organization (Bylaws, Article 7).
UMW
District Goals for 2008
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Provide
opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal
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Increase
membership and attendance
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Support missions
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Communication and
leadership development
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District Executive Committee |
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President (540) 828-2436 e-mail: drawley@msn.com |
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Vice President (540) 896-5222 |
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Secretary 395 West View St. Dayton, VA 22821 Phone: 879-2301 |
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Treasurer 98 Long Bow Rd. Waynesboro, VA 22980 Phone: 943-6846
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Spiritual Growth |
Education and |
Social Action |
Membership & Nurture |
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Ellen Martin |
Marlene Key |
Helen Jones |
Mary Glenn Hiner |
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Program Resources |
Communications |
Nominating Committee |
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Pat Brumback |
Wanda Harding |
Micki Peoples |
Paula Moyers |
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Historian |
VUMAC Representative |
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Judy Burkholder |
Joan Phillips |
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Zone Leaders |
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Balthis Dwyer Zone |
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Phyllis Todd |
Ruby |
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Kathryn Eye Zone |
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Bunnie Arrington |
Bessie Clark |
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If you wish to receive additional information
please contact our UMW President at the above address or by E-mail:
Mary Jane Rawley
Visit the The General Board of Global Ministries
UMW Page
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