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 general meetings of Barrington United Methodist Women are held the third Thursday of the month. These meetings offer a chance to learn from special presentations.

On the first Thursday of each month, Grace Circle meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Dining Room and Erika Circle meets at 1:00 p.m. in members' homes. Lydia Circle meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Parlor. The circle meetings offer a chance for small group studies. All women of the church are welcome to visit. It is not necessary to participate in all events to be a member of a circle.

Women of the Word (W.O.W.) is a Bible Study that meets on Thursday mornings in the church parlor.

BUMW also sponsors a rummage sale each year; the profits from the sale go to various local organizations and, through United Methodist Women, are sent to many national and international organizations benefiting women and children. We are also involved in various other mission projects throughout the year.

For more information, please contact Valerie Janci.

2008 Fundraising

April 18-19: Clothing Sale

May 11: Geranium Sale

October 17-18: Annual Rummage Sale

Proceeds from these events go to various missinon organizations, including Elgin District UMW Marcy-Newberry, Compassion Cottages, Meals on Wheels, PADS, Church Women United, Woodlawn, Night Ministry, Northern Illinois Food Bank, WINGS, Home of the Sparrow, Heifer Project, BUMC Hispanic Mission, and UMCOR.

GENERAL MEETING PROGRAMS FOR 2008

February 21, 10:30 am -- Chapel

"The Icing on the Cake"
An Explanation of Mission Giving

March 20, 10:30 am -- Chapel

Guest: Home of the Sparrow

April 17, 10:30 am -- Chapel

Guest: David Bates
Olive Branch Mission, Chicago

May 17 -- Field Trip

TBA

June 19, 11:00 am -- Picnic

September 18, 10:30 am -- Chapel/Dining Room

Friendship Brunch/Tea
Prayer Shawl Story

October 17, 18 -- Rummage Sale

(There will be no General Meeting this month.)

November 20, 10:30 am -- Fellowship Hall

Harvest Potluck with Salem UMC
Cokesbury Book Fair

December 18, 10:30 am -- Fellowhip Hall

Christmas Luncheon, Bazaar