The United Methodist Women (UMW) is an organized group of women dedicated to mission work, both in the local church and beyond, in the community, the nation, and the world. Technically, any woman who is a member of the United Methodist Church is a member of UMW. The First United Methodist Church of Durant has three active small study/fellowship groups who meet monthly September through May. We call these Circles. There are also five General Meetings during the year where all members of the circles and "members at large" are invited to join together for a meeting and often a meal. Programs there are to inform about how UMW is affecting the lives of Women and Children locally and throughout the world.
UMW supports state, national and international work with its "pledge to missions" We also support Conference and Ardmore District projects including Cookson Hills and Neighborhood Services Organization in OKC. We also support a number of local ministries, including Wesley Center at SE where we serve a meal to hungry students each semester.
Important Dates: 2019
Durant UMW General Meetings - all women of the church are invited. Meetings will be in the Dining Area or Fidelis classroom.
Sunday, May 5 2019 Mother Daughter covered Dish Dinner - 12:30 pm in Fellowship Hall Hostess Esther Circle Speaker: Adrean Stinnett, Update on J127
Sunday, August 25, 2019 Annual Welcome Back Tea 12:00pm Hostess Lydia Circle Speaker on Ministerial Alliance and Homeless Shelter
Sunday, October 6, 2019 12:00 p.m. - World Thank Offering - Speaker, OHAI Healthy Iniative Hostess Esther circle
Sunday, Dec. 8,2019 12:00 p.m. Christmas Luncheon, bring your favorite goodie to share - Christmas devotional and Installation of Officers hostess Hannah Circle.
Join one of our Circles:
Esther Circle - Meets on the second Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in Room 200 for Bible Study and fellowship. Contact Lynette Parmley for more details (405-823-9173)
Hannah Circle – Meets periodically at church. Hannah Circle sponsors multiple yearly service projects including the Angel Tree Program. Contact Pam Carey for more details (580-920-1915).
Lydia Circle - Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 12:00-2:00 in room 204 to knit and crochet prayer blankets, caps and other projects for Care team and others in need. Contact Marilyn Williams for more details (580-775-9039)
