United Methodist Women Committee
Follow the links below for additional information about the individual women's Circles at Centenary.
The United Methodist Women (UMW) raises funding for various missions, locally and overseas. UMW promotes fellowship for the women of the UM Church- spiritually socially and personally - to develop and grow in their love of Jesus Christ. UMW plans the salad luncheons, Mother/Daughter banquet, funeral dinners, potlucks and bake sales.
The Primary Task of the United Methodist Women - is to strengthen your congregation's commitment and action so that women have the opportunity for full participation in and responsibility for leadership in your congregation and community.
Responsibilities of the United Methodist
Women
1. To keep the church council and congregation aware of
the meaning of the church's continuing commitment to full, equal responsibility
and participation of women in the total life and mission of the congregation.
2. To keep before the congregation issues related to the status and role of
women in the community, in the denomination, and in the congregation.
3. To make recommendations and suggestions to the church council concerning the
elimination of sexism and sexist attitudes in the congregation.
4. In cooperation with United Methodist Women, to recommend to the church
council program opportunities for worship, fellowship, witness, study, nurture,
and service that will confirm the liberating message of Jesus Christ.
Responsibilities of the Chairperson
1. To be responsible for guiding the work of the United
Methodist Women of Centenary throughout the year, planning agendas and presiding
at meetings.
2. To help establish guidelines and policies for recruitment, training, and use
of women in all phases of the congregation's life and ministry.
3. To maintain contact with the annual conference commission on the status and
role of women and the district council on ministries.
4. To take part in the church council and charge conference, representing
concerns about the status and role of women.
5. To be accountable to the charge conference through the church council.
(Source: Discipleship Ministries Unit, General Board of Discipleship, The United Methodist Church.)
Follow the links below to find additional information about the individual women's Circles at Centenary.