The Purpose
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.
"Living the Legacy: The Continuing Journey of Women in Mission, 1869-2002"
(a UMW historical timeline)
Crafters needed for the upcoming Craft Fair on Saturday, October 9. Please contact Arleen Messina if you have handmade items to sell at 847.537.1441.
Upcoming Actvities
Aug. 7th (8:00am) - Humboldt Park Work Day w/UMM
Aug. 10th (7:00pm) - Sacred Threads
Sep. 2nd (7:00pm) - UMW Reading Group (Reading Program) (our 2010 reading list)
A Love Affair with India: The Story of the Wife and Daughter of E. Stanley Jones
by Martha G. Chamberlain
Sep. 7th (7:00pm) - Sacred Threads
Sep. 14th (10:00am) - Susanna Wesley Circle
Fruit of the Spirit, Lesson 9, Self-Control
Sep. 18th (9:00am) - Elgin District UMW Annual Meeting,
Our Saviour's UMC, Schaumburg
Guest speakers: United Voices for Children representatives
Oct. 5th (7:00pm) - Sacred Threads
Oct. 9th (10:00am) - Harvest Fest (Craft Fair & Bake Sale)
Oct. 12th (10:00am) - Susanna Wesley Circle
new book, Lesson 1
Oct. 23rd (9:00am) - Northern Illinois Conference UMW Annual Meeting,
First UMC, Rochelle IL
Guest speaker: Harriett J. Olson, Women's Division, Deputy General Secretary
Nov. 2nd (7:00pm) - Sacred Threads
Nov. 4th (7:00pm) - UMW Reading Group (Reading Program) (our 2010 reading list)
29 Gifts by Cami Walker
Nov. 9th (10:00am) - Susanna Wesley Circle
new book, Lesson 2
Dec. 7th (7:00pm) - Sacred Threads
Dec. 14th (10:00am) - Susanna Wesley Circle*
new book, Lesson 3
*holiday luncheon to follow
Jan. 14 - 16 -- School of Christian Mission: Winter School
Camp Reynoldswood, Dixon IL
*** three studies available:
For the Love of God: John's Letters
Joy to the World!: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity
The Courage and Beauty of Sudan
2012
June -- Jurisdiction, Des Moines IA
Current News: Check out the Women's Division website for highlights of Assembly 2010!. Sign-up for the weekly NIC UMW webnews.
UMW Connections
Kingswood UMW
Elgin District UMW
(current newsletter posted on UMW kiosk or
available from your Kingswood UMW President)
Northern Illinois Conference UMW
North Central Jurisdiction UMW
Women's Division
UMW Online Community
Mission Resource Center
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