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United Methodist Women
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2019 Leadership Team & Pastor John
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UMW Purpose
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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.
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Turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.
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Programs and activities are designed to provide opportunities to grow spiritually, equip women to be leaders, provide transformative educational experience, and work for justice through service and advocacy.
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2019 Events
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- UMW Sunday: January 27
- Cal-Pac UMW Mid-Winter Event: Feb 16, Yorba Linda UMC, 9am - 2:30pm
- North District UMW Local Leadership Training: February 23, First UMC, Santa Barbara, 9am - 2pm
- Celebrate UMW 150 Years: March 23, Northridge UMC
- United Methodist Women & Men's Celebration Dinner, May 4th, 5 p.m. Dickerson Hall
- Mission U: July 26 - 28, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa
- North District UMW Annual Celebration, Sept 21, Location TBD
- Cal-Pac UMW Annual Celebration, Oct 26, Location TBD
- Christmas Boutique: December 8
- Other events will be announced as they are scheduled.
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Photos
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Pictures of Local TO UMW events can be found as follows:
Contact Lois Sheen at lr.sheen1@gmail.com if you need a password.
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UMW Small Groups and Other Opportunities for Women
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The following groups for women meet on a regular basis and are always open to new members:
- Dahlia Circle - first Monday of each month except July, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in members' homes
- Girasol Circle (for Spanish-speaking women) and Ruth Circle (for daughters of Spanish-speaking women) - second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 6 p.m. in Room 10.
- UMW Book Club - fourth Monday of each month except July, August and December, 7 p.m. in members' homes.
- Spirituality Group - Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room
- Crafters, Knitters, and Talkers - Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in the Bride's Room
- Mom's Group Book/Bible Study - Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room
- Faith Journey Book/Bible Study - Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Wesley Room
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Lighthouse Visitation Team
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 Lighthouse Visitation Team visits the Lighthouse Women and Children's Emergency Shelter in Oxnard on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We take dessert to the residents, present a Bible Study, and lead them in a time of singing and prayer. We leave Thousand Oaks at 6:00 p.m. and return by 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Tracy Diestel at diestel50@gmail.com.
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