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Stevensville United Methodist Women

The purpose of the organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in global ministries of the church.

UMW meets every other month on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. Check the Calendar (add link to google cal).

Officers for 2020

President – Julie Weindel

Vice President – Lisa Menery

Secretary – Peggy McCarthy

Treasurer – Joey Diers

Meetings

In-person Meetings are currently suspended.

Events

Rummage Sale – TBD

Bazaar – 24 Oct 2020

Programs

Prayer Shawls

Receptions

Spiritual Growth

Mission Education and Action

Mission Focus for 2016 -2020

  • Criminalization of Communities of Color: Interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline that places children on an adversarial path with law enforcement. Goal for 202 is a 25% reduction in school arrests in most impacted areas.
  • Economic Inequality: Adopt legislation in states and localities that builds the base for a living wage – the goal is to have legislation in 25 states by 2022.
  • Climate Justice: Reduce carbon footprint emissions of corporations and individuals, working toward a 25% reduction in carbon emissions by the top two contributing sectors by 2024
  • Maternal and Child Health: Decrease maternal mortality; develop a network of women’s health advocates for access to health care and education.

Missions supported by our chapter

Clothes Closet

Pantry Partners

Flathead Lake UMC Camp

Genesis House

Linda Masse Home

Stevensville/Lone Rock School Backpack programs

SAFE

Watson’s Children’s Home

Mission U classes for 2020

classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the year

District Meetings

Fall meeting – TBD