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.

This Christian organization’s focus is local, national, and global United Methodist mission projects, especially those related to women and children. UMW also works on issues related to social and economic justice.

We cordially invite all women of St. Paul UMC to share in Christian fellowship and meaningful outreach and service by participating in one of the UMW circle groups listed below.

Reading Program Libraries  Available at Both Campuses

The UMW offers 4 reading program plans, and our unit has a wide selection of books from the reading program for your reading pleasure.  All 4 plans require that you read Response magazine regularly.  Plans 2 – 4 require that you read New World Outlook regularly too. Plan I requires that you read 4 books within a year’s time, 1 from each category; Plan II 10 books, at least 2 from each category; Plan III 15 books, at least 2 from each category; Plan IV 20 books with at least 2 from each category.Our unit has books from the reading program available at both campuses.  Read! Learn!  Grow

Morning Circles

Hannah Circle

Are you a stay at home Mom looking for a place where you can experience fellowship, friendship and Bible study?  Hannah Circle is the place to be.  This circle meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 9:00 am, room 116, East Campus.  A nursery is provided.  For more information, contact Tammy Adams at 872-9903

Response Circle

Homemakers and mothers with grown children are invited to join the Response Circle, 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. They meet at the Downtown Campus (800 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs)  For more information, contact Violet Thornton at 872-0133.

Peace Circle

Peace Circle includes career and retired women who like to focus. on in-depth studies of historical and contemporary Christian issues.    This circle of ladies meet the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in members’ homes.  For more information contact Nancy Wilson at 872-8079.

Evening Circles

Koinonia Circle

Comprised mainly of career and retired women, this group meets for evening fellowship and study the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Contact Joyce Watzke at 875-4941 for more information.

Esther Circle

Esther Circle is comprised mostly of working women. This circle  meets the first Monday night of each month at the East Campus (6716 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs). Contact Connie Helmuth at 990-0055 for more information.

Creation Circle

A new circle has been formed to meet the needs of young, working, career women.  They meet on the third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m., East Campus.  Contact is Joey Edmonson at 282-9550 for more information.

June 10

UMW Luncheon Annual Conference     Jackson, MS Cost $15

July 16 – 19

School of Christian Missions, Rust College

August 23

District Mini-School  of Christian Missions,  Mississippi City UMC

September 26 – 27

 Conference Annual Meeting, St. John UMC, Greenwood

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

The Executive Committee has been working on several programs that are now available to all circles: 

a Red Bird Mission video,

▪ a program on environmental concerns led by Judy Lytle,

an overview of UMW by Connie Helmuth,

▪ an introduction to the Peace study led by Nancy Wilson, a power point presentation on racial justice entitled “I’ll Take Off My Skin; Will You Take Off Yours?” and

 ▪ accompanying children’s book entitled “Let’s Talk about Race” by Julius Lester. 

If your circle would like to have any of these programs, contact the appropriate person.

UMW READING LIST (Click here)