The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is
to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
East Ohio Conference - Tuscarawas District
United Methodist Women
UMW Study List
The Journey for Forgiveness, Restoration, Justice & Reconciliation
Haiti, Challenges & Hopes
Joy to the world, Mission in an Age of Global Christianity
2011 District Calendar
Jan. 29 District Winter Renewal Retreat, Study & Training
April 2 District Spring Meeting
May 1 UMW Sunday
July 15 & 15-17 Schools of Christian Mission
Oct. 1 District Fall Meeting
Oct. 29 – 30 East Ohio Conference UMW Annual Celebration
2011 UMW Officers Canal Fulton United Methodist Church
Coordinator Rosemarie Hunt
Liaison for Scheduling Margaret Lowe
Secretary Pat Lawrence
Treasurer Barb Kmetko
Nominations Kathy Bickett
Program Resources Eva Kover
Mission Coordinators
Education & Interpretation Carole Zay Assisting - Irene Elek
Membership, Nurture & Outreach:
Book Club Margaret Lowe & Brenda Olenick
College Students/Servicemen Kathy Bickett
Graduating Seniors Margaret Lowe
Out & About Barbara Gregis
Parish Nurse Program Sandy Smith & Carole Zay
Sunshine Barb Kmetko
Supportive Dinners Linda Herald, Ruth Molnar
Members-at-large Adda Chapman, Jan DuShane Debbie Haines, Carolyn Mayfield & Shirley Starr
District UMW Vice President Carole Zay
Local Support & Outreach
Baby Sweaters Given to all newborns. Laurabelle Norris knits sweaters for all the newborn infants in our church and UMW “Gift in Mission” cards are included with each set.
Calvary Mission A Church District Mission project located in Canton’s intercity, this facility has been the focus of many projects with both material and financial contributions.
Cat’s Meow The UMW has made available to the general public a Cat’s Meow of our church. It is available in the church office at a cost of $18. This makes a great gift. The profit from this project supports the total UMW Program.
College/Service “Care Packages” Each Fall and Spring “goodie” packages are sent to our college students and to those in the armed service. If you know someone who should be receiving these packages or have a question, call Kathy Bickett (330 854-0544).
Funeral Dinners A dinner buffet prepared by the United Methodist Women is made available for family and friends following a funeral. Ruth Molnar coordinates the meal preparation, service and cleanup. To make a request, offer assistance, or for information call Ruth (330 854-9825), Linda (330 854-3759) or Pastor Kathy.
UMW Tentative Schedule
And Contact Persons
These activities and others which may be added will be announced in
The Bell, on-line, in the weekly bulletins and with special flyers.
UMW Board meetings will be announced and held as needed.
Christian Fellowship Pat Lawrence
Women in Mission Sunday Carole Zay
UMW Flower Frenzy Debbie Haines
Women at Lakeside Kathy Bickett
Fellowship of Friends Pat Lawrence, Pat Matchett
Holiday Happenings Peg Weber, Linda Herald
Turkey Dinner Pat Matchett
Book Club Under the leadership of Margaret Lowe and Brenda Olenick, this group is open to anyone who likes to read and share good books. This Book Club meets in homes in the evening on the second Thursday of the month. Watch The Bell and the church bulletins for up coming book titles, times and locations. . For e-mail, telephone contact or more information call Margaret (330 854-6381) or Brenda (330 854-4962).
Out & About Under the leadership of Barbara Gregis, this is a daytime lunch group with a focus on getting folks who are somewhat house bound out for lunch once a month. Barbara selects a different restaurant for each month, usually the third Wednesday. Transportation is provided. Watch the Bell and the church bulletins for locations and reservation guidelines. For more information or to participate, call Barbara (330 854-3555)
UMW Scrip Program
What is it? An opportunity to purchase gift/shopping cards for hundreds of different stores, restaurants and assorted businesses with a percentage of the cost of purchase becoming profit to UMW.
How will the funds raised be used? The profit made from this program will be used for developing and maintaining programs for children in our church.
How does it work and how safe is this program? You order the cards thru Linda Herald paying by check made out to UMW. The check is deposited in a special account in the Apple Creek Bank and an order is e-mailed. By ACH the money is taken from the bank and the gift cards are sent by Federal Express to the church. Linda will see that you sign for and get your cards (which look and feel like credit cards). This whole process takes approximately 36 hours.
How are some of our members using these cards? The most popular use is Giant Eagle. One person who usually buys $100 a month uses her card as a budgeting tool. She purchases a $100 card, which she gives the cashier who takes care of the purchase. The cashier writes the amount remaining on the back of the card and returns it to her. This is just like paying in cash and the full amount is used to give “fuel perks”. Several gift cards have been purchased for graduation, birthdays and for “thank yous”.
What will it cost you to participate? Just a little time . . . time to plan ahead for purchases you will be making or gifts you need. It’s really an easy way to support our church’s youth programs.
Still have questions? Talk with Linda Herald (330 854-3579).
