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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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Upcoming Events
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- Mission U - July 7 - 9, 2017 at California Lutheran University .
- Fall Luncheon - October 7, 2017; 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Dickerson Hall
- Christmas Greens & Bake Sale - December 3, 2017 on the patio and/or Dickerson Hall
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Photos
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Pictures of recent UMW events are at umwphotos.shutterfly.com . Contact Lois Sheen at lr.sheen@verizon.net if you need a password.
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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:
- 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
- Mother'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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Women Serving Others
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 Women Serving Others 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 life-skills lesson or faith-building devotion, and lead them in a time of singing and prayer.
We leave Thousand Oaks at 6:15 p.m. and return by 8:30 p.m.For more information contact Annie Lindo at lindoteam@gmail.com.
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Book Club
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 The Women's Book Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month in a member's home except for July, August, and December. Come join us for a lively discussion and good Christian fellowship. For more information, contact Donna Mullennix at mullennix@roadrunner.com.
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