Methodist Women

UMW is any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE and chooses to participate in prayer, giving, study, action and/or service. The organization celebrates a diverse and inclusive membership and welcomes all women who want to be members. We are a community of women who nurture and encourage one another in our spiritual growth and personal development. Over one million women have said yes to membership in UMW.

Women join United Methodist Women to grow spiritually, educationally and intellectually; to be stimulated; to gain leadership experience; to meet other women; and to be involved in mission in a number of ways. Some examples are:

• Spiritual growth studies and renewal
• Mission education
• Biblical and theological study
• Women in Crisis programs
• Child advocacy
• Giving on behalf of persons in mission
• Legislative affairs
• Human rights issues
• Combating racism
• Reading Program

UMW is the group of women in each congregation organized for mission. Each local and district unit relates directly to district and conference organizations of UMW and to the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries.