United Methodist Women

Monthly meetings feature presenters on various topics to keep participants informed and engaged in ministries around the world.

The Purpose is adopted by the General Conference of The United Methodist Church as the official mission statement of United Methodist Women.

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.

Out of the Purpose are four mission foci that relate to the the mission initiatives and priorities of United Methodist Women.

• To be a community of women
• To know God
• To develop a creative and supportive fellowship
• To expand concepts of mission

At Payson United Methodist Church we build the community of women through Circles. Circles engage in various activities such as reading, arts and crafts, knitting, crocheting, and so on. The meetings also include study, prayer, and plenty of time to develop friendships. Look into the different Circles and join today (you can join more than one Circle!).

• Esther Reading Circle (reading)
• Dinah Knitting Circle (knitting and crocheting)
• Lydia Circle (Bible study, potluck meal & fellowship)
• Martha Circle (Bible study)
• Craft Circle (arts & crafts)
• Ruth Circle (Evening Bible study & fellowship)