Fairfax United Methodist Women

Who We Are

We are women of all ages who choose to move in harmony with other women for friendship, fellowship, and Christian growth.  We meet as a unit five times a year in the church or in a Circle (small groups) once a month.

 We have a desire to support missions through study and work.  We undertake study of missions by featuring missionaries and mission reports in general meetings, and  through participation in varied events, projects, and issues of local and global significance. Each member pledges a sum each year to support global mission, and all participate in the Candle-Burning Observance, A Call to Prayer and Self Denial, and World Thank Offering programs at three general meetings. Our support takes various forms, i.e.:  assembling Kits for Conference, collecting items for Cuba, furnishing toiletries to the less fortunate; taking staple items to the Lamb Center; and adopting families for holiday giving. Twice a year funds for mission are raised by the sale of used children’s clothing, books, and other items at the Little Angel Consignment Sale.  Unsold items benefit such organizations as Bethany House, the Child Development Center and Rising Hope Methodist Church. Our study is enhanced by a Reading Program, utilizing the UMW Library materials purchased annually, and by participation in both District and church mission studies.

 We promote friendship and fellowship through helping others in special need, prayers, providing meals, hospital and home visits, nursing home visits, and organizing funeral receptions

We foster Christian growth through devotions at each meeting, prayer groups, and Bible studies, as well as by all the activities above.

Each member is regarded as a person of unique value and can express her membership through attendance at meetings; intercessory prayer; meaningful community involvement; or accepting leadership responsibility.

Annual Women’s Retreat

Friday, Mar 30 -Sunday, Apr 1, 2012 | Middle Creek Bible Conference Center, Fairfield, PA

This year’s retreat will be held at Middle Creek Bible Conference Center’s Manor House in Fairfield, Pennsylvania; approximately 85 miles from Fairfax (under a 2 hour drive.) Relax and enjoy a quiet weekend in an historic Civil War era manor house nestled in the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside. The theme for the weekend will be a book discussion on Ann Voskamp’s, uplifting book
One Thousand Gifts. We will enjoy the fellowship of new and old friends, create a craft or two, rejoice in the beauty of the Pennsylvania country side and learn how to abandon ourselves to God, who overflows our cup. To learn more visit: www.aholyexperience.com/ann-voskamp/

If you would like to join us for this spiritual weekend, complete the registration form and return it along with your check payable to United Methodist Women, in the amount of $115, to the church offices.

Information about accommodations and a the registration form may be downloaded here.