United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.

We invite you to join our group and help us be a light in the darkness, a hope to someone’s prayer and a resource for those in need. We want you, your talents and your time to help us grow and create a better world and community one person or group at a time. For more information contact the church office at methodist861@att.net or by calling (918) 967-8861 or visit the fellowship group on Monday mornings at 9:00 am.

principles and values include:

  • Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth

  • Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism

  • Promoting inclusion and equity

  • Promoting fair labor practices

  • Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability

The Vision of United Methodist Women

Turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.

Living the Vision

We provide opportunities and resources to grow spiritually, become more deeply rooted in Christ and put faith into action.

We are organized for growth, with flexible structures leading to effective witness and action.

We equip women and girls around the world to be leaders in communities, agencies, workplaces, governments and churches.

We work for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems.

We provide educational experiences that lead to personal change in order to transform the world.

 
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FELLOWSHIP

Throughout the year each Monday morning at 9:00 am, many women meet for fellowship, coffee, prayer and volunteer to process donations given to the church store.

During winter months UMW gathers regularly each first Wednesday at noon for a pot-luck luncheon followed by the business meeting where decisions are made to support various community and church needs.

Donations can be left in the bins located outside the store entrance. All donations are used for the missions of the UMW. We are grateful for all generosity. We are happy to provide a tax donation receipt during normal office business hours.

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CHURCH STORE

This isn’t just any thrift store, it is a labor of love the Stigler UMW poor their hearts and souls into. It began in May 1971 and has successfully provide goods to those in need and financial support for other mission work UMW has devoted these resources for. The donations are always plenty and treasures are abundant for anyone seeking unique and special. The store is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 am - noon weekly. The store is also a resource for local organizations such as the Women’s Shelter, DHS and more to provide much needed clothing and household goods when needed for their clients.

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OUTREACH

Our local UMW believes in growth and helping our neighbors in times of need in both our local community and state-wide. UMW is involved in so many areas of the community at various times. We want to be the spark that lets people know we are Christians by our love and actions. Below is a current list of the contributions and support our funds have been used for in the past year:

  • Cookson Hills Ministry

  • Circle of Care

  • FUMCS Backpack Ministry

  • Local Holiday Food Baskets

  • DHS Foster Children

  • The Women’s Shelter

  • Stigler Nursing Home

  • The Community Store

  • Burn-out Victims

  • Neighborhood Service Org.

  • Community Angel Tree

  • New Day Camp

  • UMCOR

  • Flood Relief

As other community or state-wide needs arise, we prayerfully consider how we can support those needs.