United Methodist Women
All women are invited to participate in the UMW. We strive to develop a supportive fellowship as we promote concern for women, children and youth at home and abroad.
Author: Judy Moon Published: April 29th, 2012
Early in 2007 some members of our United Methodist Women’s organization expressed a desire to begin a “Prayer Shawl Ministry” in this church.
They were inspired during their attendance at the UMW Assembly in Anaheim, California by hearing about and seeing the results of such a ministry in many churches represented there. The Prayer Shawl Ministry seemed like such a wonderful way to reach out to someone in need of comforting with a hand knitted or crocheted shawl created in a spirit of prayer and love.
The recipient of a shawl receives the message that someone they may not even know and may never meet has been praying for them as they knitted the shawl and will continue to do so. The Prayer Shawl is a tangible comforting and warming way to show God’s love to our members and other recipients who may be suffering in body, mind or spirit.
Prayer shawls are simple gifts of grace from God that are prayerfully and lovingly hand made by our members of this community of faith. Through these shawls, we are all knit together by God’s loving hands and love.
Currently there are a number of women involved in this ministry, and over one hundred shawls have been delivered. We are grateful for the enthusiastic participation of so many individuals and we are blessed both in the giving and the receiving.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: April 18th, 2012
UMW UNIT MEETING
The UMW Unit will meet Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00 AM in the Fireside Room. The program’s theme is about women’s health and exploring ways to live a healthy life style. For lunch, members will gather at the nearby Culinary Institute. Reservations are required.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: April 12th, 2012
United Methodist Women is an active organization at FUMC that involves women in study, reflection and action. Their wide variety of activities are centered in three areas of concern: mission, supportive community, and spiritual growth. Every first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., women gather for inspiration and updating on happenings in these areas. In addition, there are four smaller groups of women, called “Circles,” which also meet monthly, for study, learning and activities. All women are welcome at both UMW monthly meetings, and at any Circle of their choice.
Currently, there are four Circles:
The Ruth Circle holds a monthly brown bag lunch every third Wednesday at noon. Members often hear speakers who are versed on missions or spiritual growth. They also share members’ concerns, and develop ways to participate in UMW events.
The Tabitha Circle meets at the church in Room 202, at 1:30 p.m., every first Wednesday, following UMW general meetings. Tabitha’s primary task is sewing, creating beautiful items that have been given in response to needs. Recipients have included Hospice (quilts), Goose Hollow Family Shelter (pillowcases), and at present members are making baby blankets for distribution to needy locales around the globe, through UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
On the last Wednesday of every month, at 11:30 a.m., the Circle of Friends meets for lunch, either at the church, in a home, or at another designated location. This Circle focuses primarily on mission in the community, and plans frequent “field trips” to places such as NARAL, a nearby center which assists the Native American Community.
The newest Circle, added this past fall, has been named the Naomi Circle. This group was created for the convenience of Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community residents, so that they might easily participate in a monthly gathering. Visitors are always welcome to join with these “women of wisdom,” as they share inspirational thoughts and timely book reviews, and enjoy fellowship with one another. Many of the participants were active in UMW work and leadership, in churches which they attended before moving to Terwilliger Plaza. This Circle meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m., usually in the Club Room at Terwilliger Plaza.
Please contact the FUMC church office, 503-228-3195, for further inquiry.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: April 8th, 2012
United Methodist Women will celebrate their 10th Anniversary Quilt Show and Luncheon with a display of quilts based on the book Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr, on Friday, April 27, 2012 at First United Methodist Church.
The quilt preview begins at 11:30 AM, luncheon at 12:00 PM and program at 12:30 PM. Tickets are $20.00 with $15.00 designated for Mission Giving. Deadline for ticket purchase is April 24.
The program will include a retrospective of past quilt shows plus the display of new quilts based on the book Memory Wall. Memory Wall is a collection of stories about memory, the source of meaning and coherence in our lives.
Every hour an infinite number of memories disappear and yet at the same time fresh new memories appear.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 21st, 2012
“Strength in Solitude” is the focus of the Metro District Spiritual Retreat, coming up soon, on April 13 or 14. All women are invited to spend a day away in the lovely, wooded setting of the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center near Eaglecreek, OR.
Only a 45 minute drive from Portland, and at a cost of just $25 ($20 for first timers), this event promises to refresh, renew, and enhance your spiritual life.
Delicious nourishment for the soul and body will be provided by the world’s best chefs at the Center.
Deadline to reserve your space is April 6.
You choose the date (Friday, April 13 or Saturday, April 14) that you wish to attend. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the retreat will conclude at 3:00 p.m. on either day.
Registration forms will be available each Sunday in the narthex after worship services, or you can download one here in PDF format.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 21st, 2012
In observance of Holy Week, the Tabitha Circle meeting has been changed from April 4 to April 11 at 1:30 PM in Room 202.
More sewers are welcome! Members will be cutting out flannel for receiving blankets.
These blankets will be part of the UMCOR birthing kits which members of the VIM group will take to the Salt Lake City Distribution Center in June.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 21st, 2012
In observance of Holy Week, the UMW Unit meeting has been changed from April 4 to April 11 in the Fireside Room.
The business meeting begins at 10:00 AM. At 11:00 PM will be the program titled “Haiti and Palestine — Nations in Crisis”. which will include a new DVD titled “Haiti–Perspectives on a Living History” which was prepared by for the Schools of Christian Mission study on Haiti.
There will also be a presentation about the VIM trip to Palestine.
Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 16th, 2012
Mark your calendars for this very special event occurring June 1-3 at the Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel, Portland, Oregon.
It happens only once every four years, and since it moves around the conference, it is rarely in Portland.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 15th, 2012
The Circle of Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 28 at noon in Room 204.
Members will hear from a former officer in the National Women’s Division who served for eight years.
This position called for travels around the world, so there are many interesting stories and experiences to relate.
Bring a sandwich for lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: March 13th, 2012
At their October 2011 meeting, the Ruth Circle of United Methodist Women heard a presentation and viewed slides regarding the Heifer International Program.
This is a program begun in 1944 that is dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for the earth throughout the world.
It supplies 30 kinds of livestock, trees, seeds and training to families that enables them to feed themselves, grow crops sustainably, and provide incomes rather than relying on handouts.
The families then agree to “pass on the gift” by donating the female offspring of their animal to another family so that the gift is never ending.
Heifer currently has projects in more than 50 countries, including the United States. Members of Ruth Circle were impressed with this endeavor so a collection was gathered to forward on to the organization in support of this project.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: February 29th, 2012
The Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, March 21 at noon in Room 202. Members will be showing old family quilts and sharing the stories that accompany them. Bring a sandwich for lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: February 22nd, 2012
Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation will be the topic of the program from the 2011 Schools of Christian Mission.
The meeting is Wednesday, March 7 in the Fireside Room with business meeting at 10:00 a.m. with the presentation at 11:00.
Please bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: February 22nd, 2012
All knitters are invited to the next Tabitha Circle meeting on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:30 PM in Room 202.
We will be introducing a new triangular shape for prayer shawls. After a brief demonstration on construction, written instruction will be provided for everyone.
After this demonstration, Tabitha members will be cutting out flannel for receiving blankets. These blankets will be part of the UMCOR birthing kits which members of the VIM group will take to the Salt Lake City Distribution Center in June.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: February 16th, 2012
The Circle of Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 29 at noon at Creekside Retirement Residence in Beaverton.
Lunch will be provided and the program will be on Haiti.
For those wishing to carpool from the FUMC parking lot, please contact the church office.
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Author: Judy Moon Published: February 14th, 2012
The Ruth Circle will meet Wednesday, February 15 at noon in Room 204.
Cheryl Luce and Ken and Ruthann Panck will present the program about their recent First Church Travelers trip to Peru.
It will include a slide presentation of the sights and people in Peru and Ken will share the fascinating history of the “lost city” of Machu Picchu.
Bring a sandwich for lunch. Dessert and beverage will be provided.
(image is provided by CherylLuceTravel.com)
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