United Methodist Women
Invite you to membership
Mission
The women of Church of the Good Shepherd are working to bridge the past with the present to create a stronger community of faith for people of all ages and to develop a supportive fellowship in the global ministries of the church.
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.
Joining this group of committed women is a unique opportunity - no matter who you are or where in your life you are at this moment - to move in harmony with other women who have been responding to this purpose for over 100 years.
Activities
- Circles and Interest Groups
- Fund raising efforts - supporting the needs of our community and the world
- Teas and luncheons - time for all members to meet and plan activities that make our church great
- Annual UMW Women's Retreat - a welcomed yearly tradition. This is a wonderful time for reflection and rededication to service
Mission Studies
- Geographic
- General Issue
- Spiritual Growth
- Cuba
- Public Education
- Concerning Prayer
United Methodist Women 2010 Board
President--Mike Ruggles
Vice President--Jackie Olson
Secretary--Linda Lowry
Treasurer--Carolyn Hubinger
Mission Coordinators:
Spiritual Growth--Sue Lawson
Membership, Nurture, & Outreach--Lynne Rivera
Educatiion & Interpretation--Evelyn Dean
Social Action--Fran Syverson
Nominations Chair 2010--Nora Wilson
Nominations Chair 2011--Jackie Olson
UMW's August Used Book Sale is Here!!!
We are selling gently used books after church beginning Sunday, August 8th in the Lounge adjacent to Jordan Hall. Browse after coffee and buy hardbacks or paperbacks to enhance your summer reading. All proceeds will be used to help reduce the Church budget deficit.
Bargain prices at $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for paperbacks and 25 cents for children's books. Stock up on biography, adventure, mystery, romance, history, and children's and young adults literature.
The 21st Annual Women’s Retreat
We officially "come of age" in 2010...so, mark your calendars now as next year’s retreat has been scheduled for October 22-24, 2010, at beautiful Aldersgate Retreat Center. Every year the Center gets nicer and nicer. We can’t wait to see the updates they make for next year. Our featured speaker this fall will be Suzanne Barron, family counselor. Watch the newsletter for updates as the weekend gets closer.
PROPOSED EVENTS FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2010: An Ice Cream Social and an All-Church Garage Sale. If you are interested in helping to organize either of these events, contact Mike Ruggles, Ph: (626) 285-3010.
