Why should I join the United Methodist Women? To meet other women with common faith, to grow spiritually and intellectually, to be stimulated, to gain leadership experience, and to be involved in missions. You can become a member by expressing a desire to belong and by participating in the global missions of the church. You do not have to be a member of North Raleigh UMC to join. We pledge our prayers, our time, and our gifts to United Methodist Women.

Mother-Child Retreat

The North Carolina Conference of United Methodist Women are sponsoring a mother-child retreat at Camp Don Lee on September 19-21. This is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your children and to share special activities with them. Download the registration form to register and for more information on the schedule, costs, and activities.

UMW Scheduled Events - 2008

• September 23rd - Salad Supper
• November 7th & 8th - Bazaar

Missions

Ongoing missions

• Campbell Soup Labels (UPC codes only)
• Can tabs for Ronald McDonald House
• Old eyeglasses for distribution by Mercy International doctors
• Health & school kits for distribution by M.E.R.C.I. center,
• “Lift them up” project to provides large sized bras for the NC Women’s prison in Raleigh.

Missions contributed to in 2007, supported by funds raised through our annual Bazaar in November

Global missions

• Missionaries: Stephen Newnum, Herbert & Mary Zugbau
• ZOE Mission
• Heifer International
• Mexico Materials
• Helen Little missions
• Faith Ministries

Local missions

• Interfaith Food Shuttle
• Meals on Wheels
• Methodist Home for Children
• Hilltop Home
• Prison Match
• FIGS
• Interact
• Pastoral Care
• Prison Ministry
• Urban Ministry
• Alliance Medical
• WIHN
• Raleigh Rescue Mission

Local church

• UMYF Scholarship
• NRUMC Scholarship
• Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
• Good Samaritan Fund
• NRUMC debt reduction

Subgroups

We currently have six subgroups which meet monthly (most groups do not meet in summer). Each group has their own format for study. The smaller groups provide opportunity for growth in a caring and sharing atmosphere. Subgroups support different missions through hands on participation and monetary support of various charitable organizations. All groups meet together several times a year for special events. The subgroups are:

• Agape: meets on the second Thursday of the month at the church at 10:00am in room Y-4. Chairperson is Lois Arnold (846-5324).
• Circle of Joy: meets the second Tuesday of the month at the church at 7:00pm in S-1. Chairpersons are Arlene Eckert (761-9766) and Cary Peterson (449-2647).
• Covenant: meets the third Monday of the month in homes at 1:00pm. Chairperson Martha Biggio 847-6068.
• Footprints: meets the third Monday of the month at the church at 7:00pm in room S-3. Chairpersons are Andra Cook (844-6784) and Gail Scruggs (554-4824).
• Koinonia: meets the third Thursday of the month in homes at 9:30am. Chairperson is Sharon Reynolds (846-8207).
• New Beginnings: meets the third Monday of the month in homes at 7:30pm. Chairperson is Diane Hucke (870-0167).