United Methodist Women
United Methodist Women's mission 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 United Methodist Women provide an outlet for adult women to channel their involvement in St. Luke's ministries. Through several circles, a community of more than 400 women live UMW's mission. Organized by age and interest, UMW circles meet regularly and undertake individual projects. Members also pull together for annual fundraising projects, which include two rummage sales and a holiday bazaar. More information may be found at the UMW of Indiana website.
Each year the United Methodist Women of St. Luke's raise and distribute over $20,000 to many organizations within our church and community, as well as to world missions. UMW also participates in sponsoring several area food pantries, provides summer lunches for children at Brightwood and Fletcher Community Centers, and raises funds and delivers goods and food for Fletcher Place's annual Christmas shopping program. See a copy of the UMW Food Pantry Drive Grocery List for a shopping list of desired items.
If you would like to Request a Donation for a beneficiary organization, download a form or request online.
For information on how to get involved in this active, vibrant group, contact UMW president Lori Schick at l.schick@sbcglobal.net or 317-696-5965.
e-Newsletters
Open Board Positions
Its time to think about what positions you would like to have on the UMW Board for the upcoming year. Below are the areas that we know are open:
2 Rummage Sale Co-Chairs
Publicity Co-Chair
Please let Lori Chambers at lori@pefinc.com or Allison Flickinger allisonflickinger@yahoo.com know if you're not going to keep your current position or if you're interested in a new position.
UMW Semi-Annual Food Drive
September 2010
St. Luke's United Methodist Women needs your help to fill the shelves of local food pantries during the entire month of September. Due to current economic conditions, there has been a 30% increase in the past two years in Americans relying on food pantries to feed their families. Please help us help fellow Hoosiers by shopping for the pantries this month. Download a shopping list here.
UMW Cookbook for Sale
September 5-15
Advance sales of the new UMW cookbook, "Leaving a Legacy, United Methodist Women Supporting Missions" will take place Sunday September 5 and 12, and during the week in the main office until September 15. The cookbook contains over 500 recipes generously donated by members of the congregation, their families and friends. Cost is $15.
