Our 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.

The purpose of the United Methodist Women is mission, and out of this flows a vital fellowship of study and action.  We read, study, pray, give, sew, support, nurture and affirm one another and those who serve in other parts of the Conference, the nation and the world.  The PRAYER CALENDAR is a guide for our prayer concerns; RESPONSE Magazine and the NEW WORLD OUTLOOK Magazine keep us informed of our missions and concerns of women.

Copies of each are available in the church library if you don’t have an individual subscription.

United Methodist Women Program Booklets are available in the library, or send an email to .

United Methodist Women events are also posted on the St. Paul's UMC of E-town group Facebook Page.

UMW UNIT MEETINGS

We meet the 1st Thursday of Each Month, excluding July and August, at 1:30 PM in Room 125 on the Main Floor.

NEEDLEWORK CIRCLE

Assembles knotted quilts which are distributed through the district United Methodist Women InGathering clothing banks, the Lancaster County Council of Churches, Heart and Hands Ministry in Philippi, WV, ECHOS and directly to those in need.

• Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30AM in the Social Hall
• Some cutting and sewing can be done at home and bought in
• No sewing expertise is necessary!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Creates prayer shawls for those in need of comfort.  They also make pocket shawls, hats, scarves and baby blankets.

• Meets first and third Wednesday of the month at 9:30AM in the Prayer Room at St. Paul's

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