2023 UWF Calendar
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June
UWF Circle Groups -
Mary Martha Group: Meets on the 2nd Thursday morning of the month at the church all year, except in August and December when they have a dinner or lunch meeting. Generally goes to lunch after the meeting.
Morning Glories: Meets on the 4th Monday morning of the month at the church for fellowship and a spiritual growth or mission study between September and May. Frequently has lunch together after their meeting.
Our Daisy Chain: A group that does not meet but stays connected by phone, cards, written news, etc. Consists generally of UWF members who are unable to get out of their home very often. Facilitated by Dee Wallace.
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The UMW is a connect group. The organized unit of United Women in Faith 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.
At Rome First, we have a large and very active unit of UWF. Each year members undertake programs of study and action, with particular attention to mission and justice.
General meetings (4-6 times a year) for the total membership of UWF are at varied times to help fulfill our purpose in the areas of spiritual growth, education for mission, nurturing for community and social action.
UWF Connect Groups – Get Involved!
There are several active Connect Groups with the Rome First UMC unit of UWF. These include:
Mary-Martha Group: Meets on the 2nd Thursday morning of the month at the church all year, except in August and December when they have a dinner meeting and bring husbands and guests. Usually does one of the mission studies or a book from the Reading Program.
Morning Glories: Meets on the 4th Monday morning of the month at the church for fellowship and a spiritual growth or mission study between Sept.-May. Frequently has lunch together after their meeting.
Our Daisy Chain: A group that does not meet but stays connected by phone, cards, written news, etc. Consists generally of UWF members who are unable to get out of their home very often. Facilitated by Dee Wallace.
Local Mission Opportunities: These are listed on page 8 of the Rome First UMW Yearbook. Copies are available on the UMW Shelves in the Church Office.
For more information about any of these events or to join UMW, please contact: Susi Edwards (706-802-8224), President, or Renva Watterson (706-346-5628), Mission Coordinator for Membership Nurture and Outreach.
SIMPLE WAYS TO SERVE: UMW LOCAL MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
Community Kitchen: Serving hot meals to hungry people M-F the first full week of each month. Volunteers needed each day: food prep, serving and clean-up. Contact Melanie Baker (706-295-4985).
Coupons: Current and recently expired coupons for Military Wives. Cut them out and put into the shoebox on the UMW book shelf in the church office. Contact Nancy Ivester (706-234-9642).
Fair Trade Products: Purchase Fair Trade Products (coffee, chocolate, tea, snacks, olive oil, almonds, cocoa, etc.) from UMCOR/Equal Exchange through the church office. Fair Trade Store is located in the church office kitchen area. Contact Sondra Wilkins (706-291-1945).
Free Clinic of Rome Community Health: Free healthcare for those without insurance several days a week. Please contact Barbara Earle (bbearle@bellsouth.net) (706-295-6166).
General UWF Meeting Projects: Varied projects at each UWF General Meeting: UMCOR kits, children’s and youth books, diapers, gift cards, etc. Watch the Herald and church posters for the specific item that is needed. Also varied projects within the subgroups.
Hospitality House and Thrift Shop: Local shelter for women in crisis. For items needed and volunteering at the Thrift Shop – contact Georgia Burns (706-295-1516).
Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers: Join the Auxiliary for only $10 – dues are collected in the fall. Participate in the Auxiliary meetings monthly. Contact Tish Redwine (fredwine2@comcast.net ) (706-291-3902).
Red Bird Mission, Beverly, KY: Bring your Campbell’s bar codes and Box Tops for Education to the UMW bookshelf in the church office and put in the basket. Contact Cindy Shelton (706-622-2133).
Northwest GA Hunger Ministries, Inc: Needs volunteers to do intake, pack food bags, distribute food and enter data in computer. Bring to the church, all year, Mac ‘n Cheese, cereal and Peanut Butter. Contact Contact Melanie Baker (706-295-4985).