UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Celebrating Over 135 Years in Mission

The Methodist Women's Ministry is an organized unit of United Methodist Women and 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. The Methodist Women's ministry offers short term Bible studies, book discussions, retreats, and various programs. They also participate in missions both locally and internationally. For more information, please contact C. Kay Fuino at 77-476-3776, ext. 17, or by email at ckfuino@duluthumc.org.

Listing of Circles

• E-Circle Circle meets online at your convenience.  Please contact Annette Smith at wasmith57@gmail.com for more information or to join.
• Hannah/Agape Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at various locations for brunch & a meeting.  Supports Christmas box program and helps deliver meals to shut-ins.
• J.O.Y. Circle Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Duluth First UMC Family Life Center, rooms F-153/154 for programs & projects. Coordinates collection of food labels and Kroger and Publix Courtesy cash cards for Murphy-Harpst-Vashti Homes. Donates food to the Hands of Christ ministry. Supports Tiny Stitches, making layettes for babies in need.
• Mary Martha Circle meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Duluth First UMC Family Life Center, room F-145 for programs.  Coordinates aid to Sheltering Arms, sponsors Caring Tree, and collects personal care items for homeless women.
• Rainbow Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Duluth First UMC Fellowship Hall or in members homes for programs & fellowship.  Coordinates support and fellowship to senior members of the congregation.
• Saturday AM Breakfast Bunch Circle meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Rexall Grill on Buford Hwy. in Downtown Duluth

UPCOMING SPECIAL PROGRAMS

United Methodist Women Spring Retreat: March 12th-14th
The next opportunity to explore ways ladies can serve God will be to attend the UMW Spring Retreat on March 12th-14th.  Hinton Rural Life Center, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, has been chosen for this Retreat.   Gail Robinson is planning the program “Gifts of the Spirit”.

The group will leave from the church at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon and eat supper on the way. All three meals Saturday and breakfast on Sunday will be included.  Everyone will be on their own for lunch on the return trip.   The cost of $125 for a single room, $100 for a double room and $85 for a triple (3 beds) includes your room, meals and study materials.

Reservations can be made at the UMW table in the Gathering Room on February 14th, 21st and 28th, and March 6th. If you wish to mail your reservation to the church, please put "Attention to UMW" on the envelope.  All ladies are invited to come and experience spiritual renewal through the beauty and hospitality of the Hinton Retreat Center.

If you are interested in participating in this retreat, please contact Lin Ramstead by e-mail at lramstead@duluthumc.org, or at 770-476-3776, ext. 10.