• Centered in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
• Focused on ministries with women, children, and youth
• Involved in mission locally and globally.

UMW Purpose: The organized unit of 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 ministires of the church.

UMW Activities:

• Mission projects and contributions
• Fundraisers to support missions benefitting women, children, and youth
• Bible and special mission studies.

General Meetings:

Kick-off meetings are in September. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Meetings begin with fellowship and lunch at 11:30. Business at noon is followed by a program. Generally there is no meeting in June, July and August.

Evening Banquets:

A Christmas Brunch in December and a Spring Banquet in May offer opportunities to enjoy fellowship and to encourage new participants.

UMW Focus on Missions:

Clothing Drive Bible Study Parkland Outreach World Wide Giving: Pledge to Missions Gifts to Conference & District

Local Giving: Meals on Wheels Bethlehem Center C.C. Young Habitat for Humanity Wesley-Rankin Center Neighborhood Service Council Nueva Vida ESL Our Church

Click here for an historical timeline of United Methodist Women

UMW Constitution - from The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2008

Current Officers:

President - Joanna Shampine
Program Chairman - Elna Jones
Treasurer - Marilyn Myrick
Secretary - Joyce Boyer

Craft Ladies

All are welcome as the Spring Valley United Methodist Craft Ladies group meet in room 182 on Mondays from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Hand made crafts may be purchased in the Craft Room, at the UMW meetings, and at Craft/Bake Sales.