United Methodist Women

For current newsletter click here ~ September 2010

Who are Decatur First United Methodist Women?

A women’s group of our Decatur Church first began in 1876 as a Ladies Sewing Society. It changed names many times during the years, It was the Women’s Missionary Society, Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, Women’s Home Mission Society, Women’s Missionary Society, Women’s Society of Christian Service and Wesleyan Service Guild (working women), and finally in 1973 it became United Methodist Women, with a membership of over 400. Today at Decatur First United Methodist Church we have 4 day circles and 2 night circles. Our membership is around 150. We support many local missions. Last year, in addition to our budget, we gave approximately $4,800 to our local projects. As members of a world wide group of United Methodist Women, we support missions around the world. The overall budget for our unit is $11,000. For more information about becoming a part of United Methodist Women, contact the following women. They are eager to tell you more:

President Cheryl Gutterres...... 404-633-6868
1st Vice-President Marie Nitschke........ 404-373-6873

Who Is a Member?

A member of United Methodist Women is anyone who commits herself to the UMW purpose and chooses to belong. United Methodist Women celebrates an inclusive membership and welcomes all women who want to become members.

Being a member of The United Methodist Church is not required nor is there any minimum age requirement. Out of a commitment for mission locally and globally with women, children and youth, United Methodist Women choose to participate in meetings, prayer, financial giving, study, action and service.

United Methodist Women is a community of women who nurture and encourage one another in their spiritual growth, personal leadership and transformation. As a member, you accept the challenge to expand concepts of mission.

Our 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.

Why Become a Member?

Why become a United Methodist Woman? United Methodist Women is a national membership organization with nearly one-million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice! Members raise approximately $20 million a year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the and in more than 100 countries around the world!

Who Do I Contact?

For information about how to joing Decatur First's United Methodist Women, please contact Cheryl Gutterres 404-633-6868 or Marie Nitschke at 404-373-6873.