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 though participation on the global ministries of the church.

Toward this end, the organized unit of UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall help women to:

1.      work toward true inclusiveness - - active participation of women of varying interests, ages, ethnic groups  and lifestyles;

2.     discover, proclaim, and live out the revolutionary message of the Gospel;

3.     participate more fully in the total life of the church and community

4.     identify, confront and respond more effectively to the issues of the day;

5.     work actively and openly for the elimination of injustice and racism and for the liberation of oppressed peoples;

6.     be responsible stewards of their time, personnel and funds.
 
 

Living the Faith reflects our Christian understanding of faith as both what we believe and how we act.  When Jesus Christ is at the center of our lives, our faith is alive. We become for others the Good News. The Christ in us sees , greets, and affirms the Christ in others. Like ourselves, a living faith grows, changes, develops and expresses itself in many ways as we experiences life's challenges, joys, and crises.  We become one in Christ, and find joy and renewal in connectedness through our common faith.
 

THe UNITED METHODIST WOMEN'S objective is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and support United Methodist missions and various community needs with a particular concern for women and children and youth. Our source of funding is through our pledges and our fund raising activities:
 
 

Rummage Sale         September, 2007

Fall Festival               November 17, 2007 
     Pecan Sale

Fashion Show          Spring, 2008
 

Eve Circle prepares dinner for the residents at the Ronald Mc Donald House in St. Petersburg  the first Saturday of each month.       (our youngest group . . . picture coming!)
 
 

Martha Circle makes lap robes for nursing homes, ditty bags for migrant workers, and other outreach projects.

 
 
 

Mary Lydia Circle is studying “Women of the Bible”.
They have a Treasure Table at the Fall Festival and collect items for local community outreach programs.

 
 

Rebekah Circle is a “Women of Faith” group focusing on Beth Moore’s book entitled Breaking Free.
They collect items for Women on the Way at St. Petersburg College.

 
 
 

Ruth Circle is an active group presently focusing on the “Concerning Prayer” study by Mary Pearce.

Eve Circle, for the young women of Skycrest are actively involved in providing a meal
once a month to the families at Ronald McDonald House in St.Petersburg.
(not all were able to be present for the taking of the photo)