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UMW - United Methodist Women

All women at FUMCPA are invited to join the United Methodist Women.

Purpose of United Methodist Women
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 ministries of the church.

What Does It Mean To Be A United Methodist Women
A member of United Methodist Women is one who commits herself to our PURPOSE and chooses to participate in meetings, prayer, giving, study, action, and/or service. The organization celebrates an inclusive membership and welcomes all women who want to be members.

One becomes a member by committing to be a part of this supportive community of women and by accepting the challenge to grow in mission and to participate in life-changing experiences. Membership can be expressed in many ways. Some examples are:

          * Intercessory prayer;
          * Attendance at meetings;
          * Undesignated Mission Giving to support global mission;
          * Accepting leadership responsibility;
          * Participation in various events, projects, issues, and concerns of the Women's Division
          * Participation in the Reading Program;
          * Reading Response;
          * Attending Schools of Christian Mission.

CIRCLE AND INTEREST GROUPS

Clara Swaine Circle
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Church Patio Room

Judy Newton Circle
Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 pm in a member’s home

The D’vora Circle (Women range in age from 20-60)
Meets one a month at the associate pastor’s home

Fijian Circle
Meets at times and locations to be announced

Lunch Bunch
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 11:45 am at a restaurant to be announced

Needleworkers
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am in a member’s home

Reading Program
Meets on the 3rd Monday of January, March, May, September, and November at noon at a restaurant to be announced

For more information, please contact Nancy Olson 327-8009

For information on the California-Nevada Conference United Methodist Women, visit their website at www.cnumw.org

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UMW Green

The Women's Division of the United Methodist Women has made Green our favorite color.

The National UMW Green Team continues its efforts to remove the use of Styrofoam products from every Methodist Church in the country. Our own church is phasing out the use of Styrofoam products already in supply and will replace them with recycled or recyclable products. But we need your help.

If your group meets within the church facilities, please help us by using alternate products.

Let's make FUMC a "Styrofoam Free Zone".

CELL PHONE REMINDER

Just a reminder to recycle that 'obsolete' cell phone. There are many organizations that can put them to good use, i.e. the Support Network for Battered Women (a United Way agency), 408-541-6100. Or log on to www.gooddeedfoundation.org/aarp and follow the easy instructions. People can make a huge difference just by giving away something they no longer use.

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Peace Pole

"Blessed are the Peacemakers" Matthew 5:9

The Peace Pole is a reminder to members and to visitors to First United Methodist Church that God's house is a place of Peace and that we are called to inner peace and to be peacemakers.

"My peace I leave you, My peace I give you, trouble not your hearts…." John 14:27

The multiple languages on the pole signify our prayers for world peace and recognizes the inclusiveness of all peoples. Each language proclaims "May Peace be in Our Homes and Communities".

The UMW and Outreach Committee presented a grant application to the Centennial Endowment Fund committee for the purchase of our Peace Pole.

While the Peace Pole is located in the narthex, it is moveable so that it can be incorporated into some worship services, and also be available for use in various Sunday School classes, committee meetings, and special occasions.

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Old Medicine Disposal

JUST WHAT MEDICATION CAN I DISPOSE OF AT CHURCH ?????????

Are old and outdated medicines gathering dust in your medicine cabinet? Safely dispose of them at church.

Gather your unwanted medications. Leave items in the original container. Mark out any personal information, if you wish.

Bring items to church and deposit into the locked medication barrel in the Education Building lobby.

THINGS TO BRING
• Prescription medications
• Over the Counter medications
• Medical samples
• Medications for pets
• Vitamins
• Medicated ointments/lotions
• Inhalers
• Liquid medications in glass or leakproof containers

PLEASE DO NOT BRING
• Needles/sharps
• Thermometers
• Controlled substances/narcotics
• IV bags
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Personal care products
• Business waste
• Empty containers
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Aerosol cans

Your participation in this program helps keep toxic and cumulative substances out of our water supply and prevents land pollution.

And remember to also bring your used batteries and computer ink cartridges to recycle in the containers in the church office.

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World Thank Offering

Each year UMW Circles across the United States celebrate with a World Thank Offering in November. The emphasis this year is to remind us that we are Sustainers. God is the sustainer of life, and we are to be supporters/sustainers of life for others, and thankful for whatever part we play in that sustenance (Eph. 5:20).

Our focus will be to honor the Spirit of God as shown to us by our Native American sisters and brothers. To the people of the Iroquois Confederacy corn, beans, and squash (The Three Sisters) are the physical and spiritual sustainers of life. The three vegetables composed the main food supply of the great Iroquois Nation. Corn is tall, graceful, and strong. Beans twine around and lean upon corn for strength – and the bean converts nitrogen from the air into food for the growing corn. Squash rambles at the feet of her sisters and protects them from prowling enemies. Squash spreads as ground cover, its broad leaves shading the soil to preserve moisture and protect the roots of the taller plants while preventing weeds from taking hold.

While each vegetable can stand alone, working together they are stronger and provide sustenance for all. As Christians we are stronger working together. As we dedicate our World Thank Offering this year we remember that we are also sustainers of life and that through our offering we reach out to other women, children and youth to sustain them in their life struggles.

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Globalization

"The United Methodist Church, as a covenant community committed to God's justice, must work toward a just global economy."
General Conference Resolution 206.
"Economic Justice for a New Millennium," The Book of Resolutions, 2004

"It is time that we manifest gospel values in the economic order. It is after all, our calling."
General Conference Resolution 208.
"Pathways to Economic Justice," The Book of Resolutions, 2004

The goal of the UMW study is to explore the places where globalization touches the lives of ordinary people. If we are to "manifest the gospel values in the economic order," we need to understand better where contemporary issues of economic justice touch our lives and where we are faced with decisions about how to act responsibly on behalf of economic justice.

Issues to examine: free trade policies; outsourcing and offshoring into many countries throughout the world; how global media and communications technologies are altering economic and human relationships.

We hope to understand more fully the impact of globalization on human rights and the social, economic, and political development of various cultures and nations.

Read Luke 10 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan

For more information contact Nancy Olson, 327-8009

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Feminist Christian Reading Group

Who are feminist Christians in this congregation? We are women interested in studying and practicing a Christianity that supports the flourishing of women and all beings in a vision of wholeness and relationships of mutual respect, based on joyful celebration of the uniqueness and variety of God's gifts.

We meet the first and third Mondays each month at 7:15pm in the Wesley Room. Consider joining us

Newcomers are very welcome.

For more information contact the Church Office, 650-323-6167

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