

The United Methodist Women (UMW) is 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.
Any woman may become a member of the United Methodist Women by accepting the purpose and being willing to participate in the work
of the group through prayer, giving, and service.For more information about the UMW, please please contact Cathy Trevino.
A Holiday Taste of Joy!
The JOY! Circle will present A Holiday Taste Of Joy! We would like to include your favorite holiday recipe in our “The Taste of Joy !” cookbook. Look for drop-off boxes in the Narthex and Educational Wing at the Main Campus and in the Welcome Area at Rivers Street. Please help us make this a big success by getting your recipes to us by July 11. Proceeds will support the St. Mark Good Samaritan Fund. You can contact any member of the Joy! Circle for more information.
St. Mark UMW Circles
Austin Friendship Circle
The Austin Friendship Circle meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the home of that month's hostess. The Circle does not meet June - August.
Davis Circle
The Davis Circle meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall at St. Mark UMC. The Circle does not meet June - August.
Virginia Proctor Circle
The Virginia Proctor Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall at St. Mark UMC. The Circle does not meet June - August.
Trinity Circle
The Trinity Circle meets on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the home of the hostess. The Circle does not meet May - August.
Joy Circle
The Joy Circle meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at lunch. The Circle does not meet in July and August. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 24. Ann Broome and Jean Lax will have the program and serve as hostesses.
Friends of Susannah
The Friends of Susannah Group is an outreach of St. Mark UMC. This group is designed for women who would like to be involved in
activities, missions, and fellowship with other Christian women. The group plans bi-monthly outings and projects. This group works to
reach those women in our community who are unchurched.Friends of Susannah meets the third Thursday of each month.
UMW General Meetings
The UMW general meetings are held quarterly throughtout the year at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall Each circle rotates hosting the meeting,
providing the program, and handling clean-up after the meetings. The UMW Executive Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. prior to the general meeting.
For more information about any of these circles or the general meeting, please call the church office (864-229-5416).