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.
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 US A and more than 100 countries around the world!
Membership in Ashland UMW is open to all women. We nurture and encourage
one another through small groups or Circles.
Circles and the UMW Unit participate in local and district missions.
Ashland UMW 2011 Leadership
Officers
President Gay Winter
Vice-President Susan Dickinson
Secretary Linda Wilkins
Treasurer Nina Newcomb
Chairperson of Nominations: TBD
Pastor: (ex-officio) Rev. Joel Jones
Circle Chairleaders
Faith Jessica Carroll or Erin Harrelson
Friendship Jane Foster
Harmon Ruth Graczyk
Noontime Seekers Carolyn McCrea
Sunshine Jane Bristow or Lou Wolfe
Susannah Wesley Karen McClive
UMW Circles at Ashland United Methodist Church
Circles meet at different times of the month for fellowship, devotions,
Bible study, programs and mission work.
Circles welcome new members at any time.
Friendship Circle
Meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the home of a member.
Monthly mission projects have included Bingo parties and refreshments with the residents of Asbury Arms and Killingsworth, card ministry and visits with Ashland shut-ins, support of Salkehatchie Summer Service and various local mission ministries.
Noontime Seekers
Meet on second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. for a bag lunch and dessert at a member’s home. Mission projects include:
Support of SC missions, card ministry to Ashland's shut-ins, Asbury Arms, making
prayer bracelets for cancer patients and various community missions. Contact C. McCrea.
Sunshine
Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland, Rm. 138.
Mission projects include Killingsworth Home, collection of soup
labels for the McCurdy School in New Mexico and a meal for Wesley Foundation.
Contact: J. Bristow or L. Wolfe.
Faith
Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland or a
member’s home.
Mission projects include the collection of school supplies
for children, the annual Mother's Day and Father's Day mission fundraisers
and monthly mission collections.
Contact J. Carroll or E. Harrelson
Harmon
Meets on the second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at Ashland or a
member’s home.
Mission projects include support for various church and community missions and providing breakfast for the residents of Asbury Arms.
Contact: R. Graczyk
Susanna Wesley
Meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at a
member’s home.
Mission projects include baby baskets for Ashland's new mothers and support of Sharing God's Love and the Killingsworth Home.
Contact: K. McClive
Local Unit Events for 2011:
March 5 Hosting District Day Apart
Mission Work Day Date TBD
Spiritual Growth Retreat Date TBD
Thank Offering Date TBD
District/Conference Events for 2011:
Jan 8 9 AM -
Main Street UMC - District / Local Officers Training
New for 2011 - Training Session for Circle Leaders
Feb 23 9 AM Legislative Day - Epworth Children's Home;
Theme "Education Advocacy" - tours of the State House
Co-Sponsors: League of Woman Voters; American Association of University Women;
South Carolina School Improvement Council
Mar 5 8:30 AM Ashland UMC – Spiritual Growth – Day Apart
April 29/30 or April 30/May 1 Lake Junaluska - Spiritual Growth Retreat
May 17 9 AM Mission Day Celebration - Trenholm Road UMC
Speaker: Harriet Jane Olson, Deputy General Secretary - Women's Division
May 21-27 Mission Trip - Sager Brown
June 4 9:30 AM Come Together Be Together - Francis Burns UMC
July 21-23 School of Christian Mission - Spartanburg Methodist College
Sept 17 Asbury UMC- Columbia District Annual Meeting
Nov 10 Killingsworth Gala
Dec TBA Killingsworth Open House
UMW READING PROGRAM
The purpose of the Calendar Year Reading Program is to encourage United
Methodist Women:
1. To expand understanding of and participation in God's mission;
2. To increase sensitivity to all human beings-their needs, interests, and
concerns;
3. To encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
4. To grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in
contemporary life;
5. To enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
6. To strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.
The Women's Division recommends a diverse range of books with the intention
of broadening exposure to a variety of concepts.
The division does not intend that United Methodist Women accept each word or
idea contained within each volume.
The Women's Division cares and wants one to be a knowledgeable and caring Christian about the
issues of the day.
Participants choose a reading plan and commit to read books selected in each
of four categories:
1) Education for Mission
2) Nurturing for Community
3) Social Action
4) Spiritual Growth
Reading selections are made from approved Women Division Reading Lists for
2006, 2007, 2008 2009. 2010 and the new 2011 list. Contact L. Wilkins.
These lists are available in the Church library, or by contacting the
Church office.
They are also available on Women's Division web page:
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/ReadingProgram.
South Carolina School of Christian Mission is July 21- 24. Gay Winter will be a Study Leader for the Geographical Study on Haiti.
For additional information on Ashland UMW contact G. Winter, President
- to expand understanding of and participation in God's mission;
- to increase sensitivity to all human beings-their needs, interests, and concerns;
- to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
- to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
- to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
- to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.
The Women's Division recommends a diverse range of books with the intention of broadening exposure to a variety of concepts.
The division does not intend that United Methodist Women accept each word or idea contained within each volume. Some books you may agree with. Some you may not. Either is all right. At the least you know the Women's Division cares and wants you to be a knowledgeable and caring Christian about the issues of the day.
Participants choose a reading plan and commit to read books selected in each of four categories:
1) Education for Mission
2) Nurturing for Community
3) Social Action
4) Spiritual Growth
Reading selections are made from approved Women Division Reading Lists for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. 2008 and the new 2009 list.
These lists are available in the Church library, or by contacting the Church office.
They are also available on Women's Division web page:
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/ReadingProgram.
- A First Timer's Report on the UMW School of Christian Mission
The new president of Spartanburg Methodist College welcomed 270 women of mission to Spartanburg Methodist College for the 2009 School of Christian Mission. Read the "First Timer's" report of the event presented by Ashland's Gay Winter. read full article
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For additional information on Ashland UMW contact Gay Winter, President