Mission Giving

United Methodist Women is part of the larger ministries of the United Methodist Church. We raise funds to support mission outreach in our local community and for the support of Domestic and International projects of the Church. Our primary source of funds is the Mission Giving of our members. Other fundraising efforts are:


Cherry Cobblers – this sweet treat is available one Sunday in February

Afternoon Tea – a delightful afternoon of tea, desserts, music, and fellowship

UnBake sale – a Mother’s Day tradition; each woman receives a flyer with a tea bag and an envelope, she can relax, sip her tea, and donate the funds that she would have used baking

Pumpkin Desserts – a Thanksgiving favorite, available the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving

Mrs Claus’ Closet – part of St Andrew’s annual Advent Festival; a room filled with low-priced treasures, holiday shopping that includes gift wrapping

There are two annual offerings specific to UMW:

• Call to Prayer and Self-Denial - usually observed during Lent. The Call is a chance to study and reflect on a particular theme. The funds collected are designated to ministries related to the theme. Through the years the funds have been used to build schools, libraries, and clinics; provided nutrition and medical assistance; advocated for Public Policy changes; and produced long-term economic benefits through income-generation and other self-help projects

• World Thank Offering - one of the five channels of Mission Giving, collected throughout the year. Each member has a small container in her home. She adds coins to her container in spontaneous gifts of gratitude for God’s abundance and grace, and in celebration of the joys of life. The coins are collected in a special service at our November General Meeting or in the Circles. The funds are sent as undesignated mission giving and used in the total program of mission in the United States and around the world.