UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Local units,districts and conferences are encouraged to have These and or attend these events. They provide opportunities for reflection and refreshment.

Name the two types of giving.

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 in Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through par

WOMEN'S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE

This event for United Methodist Women is held every four years to bring together women from across the organization. Each member is invited to attend. The program is focused on a theme and designed for worship, fellowship, study enrichment and challenge

This is the basic means of mission support.

The cross and the flame symbolizes our organization.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

This event provides for persons to study and bring together their faith and their understanding of the world, A current social issue, a geographic area and a spritiual growht study is offered each year for in-depth study.

.An individual or unit honors a special person by giving a gift in mission in his/her honor.

In 1869. these two wives of missionaries to India met with a group of women in Boston and told of the desperate spiritual and physical and educational needs of women in India. Name these two women.

WOMEN'S FOREIGN MISSION SOCIETY

This offers an excellent opportunity to deepen spirituality and to broaden understanding of mission.

A gift of $5 or more is sent in honor of any individual.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society raised funds and sent an educator and doctor to India. Name these two women.

SCHOOL OF MISSION

Eastern Orthoddox, Protestant, Roman Catholic and other Christian women join together to express the ecumenical dimensions of their faith and work. Local units are encouraged to participate in programs and activities of this organization.

Spontaneous, additional gifts are given out of gratitude throught the year for God's abudnace and in celebration of the joys of life

This is the official magazine of United Methodist Women. It is a basic resource for every member of the organization.