Within our local unit of United Methodist Women, we have many unique groups active in mission work and enjoying fellowship. These are the current KUMW circles.
- Dorcas Sewing Group
is made up of women who enjoy fellowship as they make clothing and quilts for babies, children and youth in need. The items produced go to Kingdom House and Shalom House. This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 309 of the church. Members bring sandwiches and share a dessert.
Contact: Rhea Cooper
- Gamma Group
is a circle open to women of all ages for study of social concerns within our local community and beyond. This group meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 10 a.m. in Room 201 of the church. Members take turns with the devotions, program and refreshments. This group puts emphasis on mission outreach and lends support by providing one meal quarterly at Shalom House and by visits with shut-ins.
Contact: Marilyn Haberle
- God's Purls
is a group of women who knit or crochet lap robes for Kingdom House, Metro Ministry, Manor Grove and the Mary Culver Home. They meet on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in Room 201. Whether you are a beginner or advanced in knitting or crocheting, women of all ages are invited to join this circle.
Contact: Sue Bowles
- Reading Circle
is the group to join if you are "hooked on books" and would like to join a compatible group of women who read and discuss a variety of literature. They meet on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m., usually in the church lounge. Coffee and pastries are enjoyed while UMW news is shared and the book is discussed. Reading Circle has a project to provide toilette articles to Shalom House. Interesting books and discussions are coming up ... plan to join the readers!
Contact: Carla Keltner
- Revelations
is a group of women with widespread interests, who meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in members' homes. This group hopes to find revelation as they explore, discuss, tour, study, read, and share fellowship together.
Contact: Peggy Adams
The Women of KUMW annually present awards to selected church and KUMW members:
- Special Membership Awards are given to honor KUMW members for outstanding service of Christian love.
- Candleburning Awards honor KUMW and church members for special services in Christian Mission. A candle will be lit and a mission donation made in the recipient's honor.
