United Methodist Women Opportunities at JSUMC
We are a group of Christian women with many gifts who are unified by one Spirit. We participate in God’s mission in all areas of life. We are... Centered in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Focused on ministries with women, children, and youth. Involved in missions locally and globally. Committed to inclusiveness. Pledged to support missions financially through designated giving. Engaged in development and use of skills for service, leadership development, and personal growth. Encouraged To work with other organizations on issues of mutual concern. Any woman who commits herself to the purpose of the UMW is welcome and may belong to a circle.
Our Purpose: The organized unit of United Methodist Women (UMW) 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.
2021 - 2023 UMW Officers: President Ann Frisch; Secretary Claudia Cisar; Treasurer Eileen Kuenzli; Financial Secretary Anne Denman; Membership Joyce Clinger, Carol Hostetter, Anne Denman; Circle Leaders: Susannah Hope - Carol Hostetter; Sisters-in-Faith - Heather Smalley; Myrta Moody - Joyce Clinger. Immediate Past President Mary Groth.
Three JSUMC United Methodist Women Circle opportunities:
Our Purpose: The organized unit of United Methodist Women (UMW) 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.
2021 - 2023 UMW Officers: President Ann Frisch; Secretary Claudia Cisar; Treasurer Eileen Kuenzli; Financial Secretary Anne Denman; Membership Joyce Clinger, Carol Hostetter, Anne Denman; Circle Leaders: Susannah Hope - Carol Hostetter; Sisters-in-Faith - Heather Smalley; Myrta Moody - Joyce Clinger. Immediate Past President Mary Groth.
Three JSUMC United Methodist Women Circle opportunities:
- Myrta Moody Circle: Leader Joyce Clinger. Circle meets the second Tuesday of every month at JSUMC in the basement.. Circle Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with a short business meeting, devotions, and a program drawn from UMW resources and topics. Book reviews of some of the UMW Reading Program books are given throughout the year. Circle members focus their efforts on providing support for a variety of missions to women, children, and youth on the national, state and local level. See 2021 Program Brochure.
- Susannah Hope Circle: Leader Carol Hostetter...Circle meets the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the church in Room 103. Meetings begin with fellowship time and refreshments followed by a short business meeting, devotions, and a program drawn from UMW resources and topics. Circle members solicit contributions to the local Christian Food Pantry and provide Valentine's Day outreach to local shut-ins in February.
- Sisters in Faith: Leader Heather Smalley...Circle meets the first Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. at John Stewart United Methodist Church in Room 208 or in the evening at a local restaurant. The meeting begins with fellowship time and refreshments followed by prayer, a short business meeting, and Bible-centered program. Circle membership provide prayer blankets each year for graduating seniors in the church.
