United Methodist Women

 


 

Our Purpose

The organized Unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church
  
The United Methodist Women of the Oregon-Idaho Conference are located in 206 churches across Oregon and Southern Idaho.  Most churches have a local organization of United Methodist Women but if your church doesn’t have one, we can get you set up as a “District Member.” 
The United Methodist Women offer the following opportunities around the conference: 
  • District Annual Meetings (4 districts)
  • Conference Annual meeting with opportunities for mission outreach
  • Membership Enrichment and Every Member Enrichment in all 4 districts
  • Leadership training opportunities in all 4 districts
  • Legislative Events in both Oregon and Idaho
  • School of Christian Mission in both Oregon and Idaho
  • Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship for women furthering their education going into a church related profession
  • Charter for Racial Justice Awards given to individuals or groups working to promote racial equality
  • Zimmerman Grant awards toward programs resulting in leadership development of Native American or African Americans
For more information on how you can get involved, click on any of the district links for officer contact information.
                                           - Dixie Jacky, Conference President 

Newsletter - Spring Edition

Charter Club Check Off Form

         Link to UMW Mission Resources Page with downloadable resources for the Charter for Racial Justice

Click here to check out our Facebook page! - If you haven't already, please "like" our page.  Click on the "like" button below the photo of the Charter for Racial Justice Banner

For information and registration forms for Mission u, click here or select the Mission u page in the column to the left.

Bible Study Available:

This winter, the UMW held a new training event called Leadership Development Days.  We were allowed to send 12 officers or potential officers to this training.  One of the most inspiring events of this training was the bible study which  adapted the story of Ruth and Naomi to the women of today.  There were many requests for the "script" and it has finally be sent out.  In any printed program or bulletin used with this reading, please include the following credit: Used by permission of United Methodist Women, national office.

Click here for a copy of the Ruth and Naomi Bible Study

 

2013 Annual Conference Outreach Program

Sponsored by United Methodist Women


Click here for a flyer and information on


"Why 'Undie Sunday'?"
 

 

2013 Oregon Legislative Event Photos

2012  Annual Meeting Photos 

http://umwomen.wordpress.com/ - Follow this link to see the blog from the Young Women's Limitless Event at Duke University.  Our representative, Alicia, posted regularly.
 

If you have any questions, please contact UMW Conference Secretary at jboeseumw@charter.net.

The Charter for Racial Justice 
Our Charter for Racial Justice BannerOur Charter for Racial Justice Award Recipients:
Charter Award 2011 Recipients:  (click here for photo album)
1.  Eva Johnson and Gloria Marple
2.  Community Dinner Table, Lee Hammett, Jason Lee UMC, Blackfoot, Idaho
3.  Peg Lofsvold and Montavilla UMC
 
Charter Award 2010 Recipient:
1.  Mira and Eric Conklin, Cornellius UMC
 
Charter Award 2009 Recipients:
1.  Sandra and Quenton Kimbrow, Pendleton UMC and Milton Freewater Wesley UMC
2.  Carol L. Potter, Gresham UMC
3.  Ruth Chamberlin and the Afterschool Mentoring Program, Klamath Falls, UMC
4.  Alan and Karen Morris, Christ UMC, Portland
5.  Lorrie Baer, Whitney UMC
 
Racial Injustices - Compiled at and after the 2008 Conference Annual Meeting in Boise, Idaho
The Zimmerman Trust Grant
 
Our Zimmerman Trust Grant Recipients:
 
Zimmerman Trust Grant Recipient 2012:
Environmental Justice Ministries of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon 
 
Zimmerman Trust Grant Recipient 2011: 
Wilshire UMC Music & Healing Outreach Program 
 
Zimmerman Trust Grant Recipient 2010:
Eva Johnson/Committee on Native American Ministry - Wellness Day
 
Our Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship Recipients:
Year
Recipient
 
Year
Recipient
 
1982
Suzanne Wildman
 
1997
Ruth Marsh
 
 
Linda Farrell
 
 
Tina Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1985
Ann Blair
 
1998
Kathleen Boyes
 
 
Gwen Drake
 
 
Barbara Sawyer
 
 
Kathy Raines
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1999
Christina Thompson
 
1986
Ann Blair
 
 
Kathleen Boyes
 
 
Adele Hustis
 
 
Margaret Golden
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1987
Joanne Tilton Peachey
 
2000
Karen Nelson
 
 
(Rannells)
 
 
Patsy Sturdevant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1988
Joanne Tilton Peachey
 
2001
Diane Case
 
 
Janet Campbell
 
 
Beth Julian
 
 
Karen Slotta
 
 
Patsy Sturdevant
 
 
Marcie Collins
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2003
Laurie Day
 
1989
Janet Campbell
 
 
April Hall Cutting
 
 
Janet Kalita
 
 
 
 
 
Sheryl Hill Tanquist
 
2004
Laurie Day
 
 
Laura Jaquith Barlett
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2005
Carol Brown
 
1990
Sheryl Hill Tanquist
 
 
Teresa Salyer
 
 
 
 
 
Bonnie Knight
 
1991
Sheryl Hill Tanquist
 
 
 
 
 
Gay Ann Jeffery
 
2006
Carol Brown
 
 
Judith Fiske
 
 
Teresa Salyer
 
 
Linda Meigs
 
 
Janie Delauney
 
 
 
 
 
Melanie Marcus
 
1992
Wendy Woodworth
 
 
 
 
 
Mary Jo Harper
 
2007
Carol Brown
 
 
Gay Ann Jeffery
 
 
Teresa Salyer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1993
Wendy Woodworth
 
2008
Melanie Marcus
 
 
Peg Lofsvold-Schill
 
 
 
 
 
Patricia Ann Meyers
 
2009
Gloria Marple
 
 
 
 
 
Melanie Marcus
 
1994
Peg Lofsvold-Schill
 
 
 
 
 
Patricia Ann Meyers
 
2011
Kalina Malua-Kotoa
 
 
Heidi Henry
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2012
Kalina Seluvaia Malua-Katoa
 
1995
Kimberly McAllister
 
 
Janessa Chastain
 
 
Karen Wright
 
 
Jill Plant
 
 
 
 
 
Donna Sperry
 
1996
Ruth Marsh
 
 
 
 
 
Tina Anderson
 
 
 
 
 
Amy Lamb
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Total scholarships awarded 1982-2011 = $38,889*
(*data for 1985-1987 not available)
For Information On How to Contact Your Legislators:
Click the links below to get information on how to contact your legislator:  
 
To find information on contacting your state representatives in Idaho, click on this link: 
 
 
To find information on contacting your state representatives in Oregon, click on this link:
Our Stories:
Share your UMW stories with us, e-mail them to secretary.umworid@gmail.com
 
 
Links to National United Methodist Women's Pages:
This is our primary website. Here you will find the latest news and information about United Methodist Women members, programs and initiatives. You'll also find promotional and educational items that can be downloaded as well as links to our other sites and our Mission Resource Center e-store.
 
This is the social networking site for United Methodist Women. The new UMWOniine is more like Facebook and is the place to connect one on one with other United Methodist Women members. You will want to visit, set up
your account, friend your sisters and begin networking for mission.
 
If you're on Facebook, be sure to "like" United Methodist Women. Follow the link and sign up so that our regular posts will appear on your home page.
 
Do you tweet? So does United Methodist Women! Use the link to find our Twitter account @UMWomen. Follow us, tweet with us and become a part of the continuing conversation around faith, hope and love in action.
 
Need a video for a presentation? You'll find it on YouTube. Check out the video resources available by following the link. New videos are posted often!
 
Need a photo for your newsletter or PowerPoint? Follow this link and you'll find terrific images illustrating the work of United Methodist Women members.
 
The National Office of UMW has contracted with PBD Worldwide to provide the customer service functions for the new UMW Mission Resource Center.  PBD Worldwide will host our new e-store (online) and act as the fulfillment center for ALL our Mission Resource material ordered by phone, fax or ordered through the e-store.  (Because of the busy holiday mails, shipping will commence after January 7, 2013.) As a bonus, all orders placed online are processed without additional cost to us. By ordering online, you make the most of mission dollars.
§  The NEW website is www.umwmissionresources.org  
§  The NEW phone number is 1-800-305-9857
§  The NEW fax number is 1-770-280-0061  
The website of the Western Jurisdiction United Methodist women