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United Methodist Women is a membership organization comprising close to one million members across the United States. Any woman committing herself to the PURPOSE of the organization can be a member.
Women are invited to be involved in leadership at the local, district, conference, jurisdiction or national level. By doing so, you become a woman committed to mission with women, children, and youth!
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UMW 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.
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UMW Emblem |
The emblem for United Methodist Women affirms our continuity as women organized for mission. Its symbolism affirms our continuous growth and renewal.
The emblem for United Methodist Women, as well as that for the church, combines the cross and a flame symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The cross and flame are ancient symbols of the church, dating back to the days of Christ and Pentecost. Each evokes images of sacrifice, witness and service. both remind us of the opportunities and obligations of discipleship. Paul's ancient words to Timothy have fresh and contemporary meaning, "...I now remind you to stir into flame the gifts of God which is within you..." (2 Timothy 1:6 NEB). As part of the emblem for United Methodist Women, these symbols remind us of our PURPOSE of helping women to grow as persons and in community in their understanding of and willingness to participate in the global mission of the church. These also remind us of our heritage, women who pioneered in service for church at home and abroad and in organization of women for mission service and support in many areas of need. |
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