United Methodist Women is becoming United Women in Faith. We’ve taken a new name to better reflect how we answer our calling in today’s world. We are committing to greater inclusivity, action, and impact. We remain women of passion and power, united by God’s love in our mission to support women, children, and youth. The structure and operations of UMW on the local, district & Conference level will continue as they are, but new and improved tools and programs will be available to help each level nurture current members and reach out to new women. There are already many new “Faith Talks” and resources available to us online and you can get lots of info in the free issue of the Response Magazine, which you can access at https://uwfaith.org/resources/response-magazine/ 

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UMW National Assembly is May 20-21 in Orlando FL. We aren’t attending, but want to be a part of it by sending seed packets. One of our ministries teaches children about nutrition through gardening – planting seeds of change for economically disadvantaged children & families who learn how food grows and how it fuels their bodies. We are requesting very specific seeds that are used in the program. They are- Amaranth, Collards, Kale & Malabar Spinach: Just these 4 kinds.
     Kindly bring them to the same collection box where we gather cookies for the Shelter. We need them by May 5th so we can get them to our Wisconsin delegation heading to Orlando. 

​       Plans are in motion for the Luke 13 BIBLE STUDY in July. This study is prepared by WI Conference UMW and Suamico UMC will host the four session study via zoom in Fellowship Hall.     The dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 12 & 14, July 19 & 21. Please plan to join this study for everyone: men, women, youth!           
     The hope is that everyone leaves this study with a broader vision of the community Christ is calling us to be. What would be possible if we tended to the needs of our community in small, yet radical ways,
as Jesus did in Luke 13?

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​Our UWF distributes monetary gifts to Harbor House Crises Shelter in Superior, Children's Services and Northcott Neighborhood House in Milwaukee.  Our gift to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) was our best way to specifically send help to Ukraine.

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READERS WELCOME: 
​     United Women in Faith sponsors a reading program to generate thought and discussion as well as the pleasure of reading.  Titles are suggested by readers for the areas of Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth.   Readers may choose from book lists 2016-2022. 
      A complete lists and program details can be found at umwmissionresources.org  Click on 'Downloads and Resources' and then 'Reading Program catalog'.

Directions to our church

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2022 Women in Faith Retreat  
Sat April 30th at Appleton Emmanuel UMC, 
740 College Ave, Appleton,WI 
     The theme is "I Love to Tell The Story".  The presenter is Barbara Mamerow, who spent her career in the Human Services field, developing & serving on the State Mental Health, Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Aging Coalition.  $20. registration is due by April 15.  Contact the office or Kay Waugh for details & ride share. 

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 Friends of Patricia
      Friends of Patricia meets in the Suamico UMC Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am on the first Tuesday of each month.   At this time, please bring a sack lunch and beverage.  This is a fun group - so spread the word and join in.  Everyone is welcome. The projects are varied and some tasks have nothing to do with a sewing machine! If you have materials that might be useful, please call the office (920)434-1168 for further information.
​     We continue to make reusable sanitary pads for girls and women in Africa, we have branched out to include making items of many kinds for those in need, here at home and overseas. 
​      We also will gratefully accept monetary and material support, to keep this mission going. If you have materials that might be useful, please call the office (920) 434-1168 for further information.

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Hats and Mittens continue to be donated in many places of need  in our area and beyond. Thanks for donations of fleece, yarn, and purchases of items to fund the project.