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Anchor Park United Methodist Women "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."
Membership in United Methodist Women is open to all women who seek to be a part of a supportive community committed to the UMW PURPOSE. Members may participate in one of our small group circles or, if unable to participate that way, may be members-at-large. Our circles have varied meeting times that provide opportunities for women with different schedules. There are over a million members of United Methodist Women worldwide.
Membership in United Methodist Women is open to all women who seek to be a part of a supportive community committed to the UMW PURPOSE. Members may participate in one of our small group circles or, if unable to participate that way, may be members-at-large. Our circles have varied meeting times that provide opportunities for women with different schedules. There are over a million members of United Methodist Women worldwide.
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CIRCLES
Circles are small special fellowship groups within the larger umbrella of United Methodist Women. Women can choose to be involved in one circle or in more than one. At Anchor Park, the Forget-me-not Circle meets on a Wednesday at noon for a short program or project. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch to eat while they participate. The Potlatch Circle meets on a Sunday directly after worship service for a delicious meal and a program or project. UMW Planning Meeting Let's Make Plans! Women, please come to the United Methodist Women's planning meeting on August 16th, 6pm at Anchor Park. We'll be makin plans for UMW programs and activities for the next year. All women in the church are invited. If you can't make it that night, please share your ideas with Susan Williams, Jo Anne Hayden Or Lisa Deckert in advance. Hope to see you there! Quilt Retreat XXXXIV September 13-16, 2018 Start time Thursday, 3:30pm at Laverne Griffin Youth Camp Wasilla Click this link for details QuiltersRock.pdf registration.pdf All women, whether Anchor Park members or not, are invited to UMW activities. **Some month's dates may change so please check the calendar on the website or call the church office to verify that month's meeting dates and times.** |
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Calling all Alaskan Women to Assembly 2018
Calling all Alaskan women.....young and experienced and all in between.
If you know of women who are interested in social justice invite them. If you know people who love great music, invite them. If you know people who want to change the world, invite them. If you know people who like to party and celebrate invite them. UMW is 150 years old! Invite your mom, your sister, your daughter or pastor.
All are welcome to attend Assembly.
Watch the assembly video
Key note speakers
Michelle Alexander is author of the critically acclaimed "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," a stunning account of millions of African Americans imprisoned and then relegated to a permanent second-class citizenship and legally denied enfranchisements won in the Civil Rights Movement. A legal scholar and civil rights litigator, Ms. Alexander has taught at a number of universities. Her background is vast and too much to list here. If you would like, you can watch her speak here.
Leymah Gbowee received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her work in leading a women's peace movement that brought an end to the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Ms. Gbowee shared the prize with Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Yemen native Tawakkol Karman. Ms. Gbowee and President Sirleaf became the second and third African women to win the prize, preceded by the late Wangari Maathai of Kenya. Ms. Gbowee is the founder and president of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa based in Liberia. Her foundation provides educational and leadership opportunities to girls, women and youth in West Africa. See her speak here.
Visit the assembly website for further information and to register
Don't wait.
Bonnie Miller is the person to contact about the Alaska block of hotel rooms. If you have any questions about assembly call, Susan Williams, at 907-317-0406.
I hope to see you in Columbus!
Calling all Alaskan women.....young and experienced and all in between.
If you know of women who are interested in social justice invite them. If you know people who love great music, invite them. If you know people who want to change the world, invite them. If you know people who like to party and celebrate invite them. UMW is 150 years old! Invite your mom, your sister, your daughter or pastor.
All are welcome to attend Assembly.
Watch the assembly video
Key note speakers
Michelle Alexander is author of the critically acclaimed "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness," a stunning account of millions of African Americans imprisoned and then relegated to a permanent second-class citizenship and legally denied enfranchisements won in the Civil Rights Movement. A legal scholar and civil rights litigator, Ms. Alexander has taught at a number of universities. Her background is vast and too much to list here. If you would like, you can watch her speak here.
Leymah Gbowee received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her work in leading a women's peace movement that brought an end to the Second Liberian Civil War in 2003. Ms. Gbowee shared the prize with Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Yemen native Tawakkol Karman. Ms. Gbowee and President Sirleaf became the second and third African women to win the prize, preceded by the late Wangari Maathai of Kenya. Ms. Gbowee is the founder and president of Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa based in Liberia. Her foundation provides educational and leadership opportunities to girls, women and youth in West Africa. See her speak here.
Visit the assembly website for further information and to register
Don't wait.
Bonnie Miller is the person to contact about the Alaska block of hotel rooms. If you have any questions about assembly call, Susan Williams, at 907-317-0406.
I hope to see you in Columbus!
READING PROGRAM
The United Methodist Women prints a flyer each year listing books under the categories of Spiritual Growth, Education for Mission, Nurturing for Community, and Social Action. There are four Reading Plans: Plan 1 requires reading 4 books during the year, one from each category, as well as reading Response Magazine. Plan 2 requires 10 books; Plan 3, 15 books, Plan 4, 20 books. Books must be chosen from the UMW Reading Lists. You can download current reading lists on the UMW Reading Program Resources page.
MISSIONS and SERVICE
Through our pledges and fund-raising projects, our UMW unit supports the missions of the United Methodist Church that focus on social concerns involving women and children at local, national, and international levels. Through the proceeds of our annual Holiday Lunch and Craft Auction, donations are given to different non-profit organizations. At every Christmas meeting, items needed by non-profit organizations are collected.
The United Methodist Women prints a flyer each year listing books under the categories of Spiritual Growth, Education for Mission, Nurturing for Community, and Social Action. There are four Reading Plans: Plan 1 requires reading 4 books during the year, one from each category, as well as reading Response Magazine. Plan 2 requires 10 books; Plan 3, 15 books, Plan 4, 20 books. Books must be chosen from the UMW Reading Lists. You can download current reading lists on the UMW Reading Program Resources page.
MISSIONS and SERVICE
Through our pledges and fund-raising projects, our UMW unit supports the missions of the United Methodist Church that focus on social concerns involving women and children at local, national, and international levels. Through the proceeds of our annual Holiday Lunch and Craft Auction, donations are given to different non-profit organizations. At every Christmas meeting, items needed by non-profit organizations are collected.
Click on the image above to learn more about the Legacy Fund and donate.