Purpose of the UMW

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 the concepts of missions through participation in the global ministries of the church.

The UMW is world wide. As United Methodist Women, we are disciples of Jesus Christ. We are called to share our faith, hope, and love throughout the world – we are women with a mission.

For more information on getting involved in UMW, please contact Margaret Thornton – 423-587-6987.

UMW Circles

Deborah Circle – (meets the 2nd Tuesday, at 6pm in Room 207 at the church) Contacts: Virginia Street and Alice Shugart

We meet off campus usually in September for our annual picnic. The last two years we have met at Lyn Mar Downs Community Club House at 6pm. Everyone is invited to attend the covered dish supper.

2026 Calendar
Jan 13, Feb 10 Red Auction, Mar10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, No meeting in Jul, Aug11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8th.

Elizabeth Circle – (meets the 1st Wednesday, 1130 am at Regency; Lunch in the private dining room.)

Ruth Circle – (meets the 2nd Monday every other month; Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, and Dec.  11am at the church library)
Mary Martha Circle – (meets quarterly at various locations; contact the church for more info.)

OFFICERS

President: Margaret Thornton

Vice-President: Julie Compton

Secretary: Cindy Stelzman

Treasurer: Gaye Noe

Mission Coordinator for Education and Interpretation: 

Mission Coordinator for Membership Nurture and Outreach: Paula Waldron

Mission Coordinator for Social Action: Bev Moon

Mission Coordinator for Spiritual Growth: Margaret Thornton

Secretary of Program Resources: Jessie Goddard

Parish Nurse: Phyllis Hime

Committee on Nominations: Shirley Brooks, Barbara Crawford, Bettie Crowell

Ex-Officio Members: Betty Purkey, Garry Brooks, Walter Weikel, Asa Majors