Women's Ministries

United Methodist Women

A community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission thru participation in the global ministries of the church. Emphasis for UMW missions worldwide is on women, youth and children.

Membership in Cokesbury's unit of UMW is open to all women. The unit consists of five circles. Three meet monthly, September to May and one meets year round. Circle meetings include a program, circle business, mission discussions and refreshments. Craft Ladies meet weekly.

Details:

Anna Circle meets monthly thru out the year at 5:45 p.m., on the third Wednesday of the month. Crafts are a big part of this circle's meetings. Anna Circle meets in members homes. Contact co-leaders Jen Worth, 375-5454, or Joyce Blackwelder, 476-6762, for meeting locations.

Abigail Circle meets at 9:30 a.m., on the third Tuesday of the month at McClain Hall on the Summit campus.

Naomi Circle meets at 1:00 p.m., on the third Tuesday of the month at McClain Hall on the Summit campus. The contact person for Naomi Circle is Dottie Brooks, 476-0675.

Ruth Circle meets at 11:30 a.m., on the third Thursday of the month at the home of Sarah Smith-Scales, 476-8625.

Craft Ladies meet weekly on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Asbury Place on the 9th Avenue campus. Co-Leaders are Shirley Hoffman, 433-1439; Terry Tillett, 476-6607; and Sue White, 476-1634.

All the circles welcome visitors, with the hope that you will decide their circle is the right one for you. You will be warmly welcomed. We are all about fellowship and "time away" among Christian sisters.

For more information please call Sue Blalock, President, Cokesbury U M W at 429-0788.

 

Gracious Ladies
A group of women 55+ who meet on the second Sunday of the month immediately following the 10:45 worship service.They eat their noon meal and fellowship together at a nearby restaurant. They also do various activities such as attend plays and go on local tours.

Special Events:

Harvest/White Elephant Sale
This annual sale will take place on Saturday, September 25th, from 8:00am until 1:00pm in Bullington Hall on the 9th Avenue campus. Our bake sale and crafters' displays will be on the front porch, with the Harvest of bargains inside. This is our only fund raiser this year. We really apppreciate our Cokesbury families' contributions of gently used garage sale items. We would also love to have your attendance at this event. Items can be delivered to Bullington Hall after 2:00pm on Friday, September 24. Remaining sale items will be sent to a local mission to further contribute to Cokesbury's outreach. Space is available to CUMC crafters. Call Sue Blalock at 429-0788, or Dottie Brooks at 476-0675 for contributions or general information.

District UMW Annual Meeting
The Pensacola UMW District Annual meeting takes place at McClain Hall, Saturday September 18, from 8:30am until noon. This is a fun day of UMW unity and fellowship. All women of the church and guests are cordially invited. Learn about District-wide UMW activities and watch our local unit show our Cokesbury pride. There is no charge for the event, but your reservations are needed. Please call Judy Lott at
479-8289 for reservations and more information.