Fairport United Methodist Women

All UMW gather several times a year fir a variety of experiences. The very nature of these intergenerational experiences help to strengthen and unite the entire membership through education, fellowship, service and worship.

In the spring and fall, UMW organizes the Rummage Sales, which provide funds to help support the budget and donations to missions and charities. UMW has coordinated other projects that support its purpose:

• Provide spiritual enrichment through special worship, experiences like Call to Prayer and Self-Denial, UMW Sunday worship, retreats and Communion Fellowship.
• Coordinate the annual all Church Christmas Candlelight Dinner, Trick of Treat for UNICEF and Women’s Craft Night.
• Participate in Rochester District UMW, WNY.
• Conference UMW, and National UMW programs and conferences.
• Book Party to benefit GUM (Shalom Family Life Center)
• Support of Missions of Peace Projects, Campaign for Children and Wesley –on-East.
• Participate in Church Women United events.
• Bake walk for church Winter Carnival.

All the circles provide friendship and fellowship and welcome new members. You can be a UMW member without being a member of a circle. All women are welcome to any and all UMW functions regardless of their membership status.

Rebekkah Circle meets the second Monday of the month from 9:30 to 11:15 AM at church with babysitting provided. The group usually consists of moms with young children, but is definitely open to anyone who is interested. The only requirement is the desire to make new friends and the willingness to share the joys and difficulties that go along with being a woman in a God-centered world. Typical circle events have been making gingerbread houses for St. John’s Home, visiting a nursing home to do crafts and inviting speakers to discuss topics as varied as keeping the faith in the home, dealing with stress and preparing your child for school. Roundtable dissections are always a favorite as well as our annual cookie exchange and spring brunch. We are also host to the annual Books and Brunch which brings together woman of all ages to discuss books and share a meal! Rebekkah Circle may best be known for making everyone’s holiday planning a little easier with their annual apple pie baking fundraised.

Contact: Cathy Fischer 337-0669

Naomi Circle meets the second Thursday if the month at 9:30 in the church UMW parlor. WE come together for fellowship, service and "field trips". We have supported UMW with our "Sopu & Bread" out reach, favors for Wesley-On-East, Salvation Army stockings as well as various other projects.

Contact: Any circle member.

Deborah Circle meets in the church parlor on the fourth Wednesday every month at 1:00 PM. This group of young at heart seniors has actively supported the purpose of the UMW through education, service and fellowship. Speakers have informed its members of issues related to women and children. Service projects have varied over the years: collect least coins for Church Women United, Christmas collection for Sanctuary House, Layette for Cameron house, Valentine favors for a nursing home and financial support for youth.

Contact: Eleanor Cook 223-0666 or Wini Adams 248-5450

Phoebe Circle meats on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM or as announced. We have educational and inspirational programs and take fieldtrips. We also engage in a variety of service projects, one of which is the cleaning of the church banners.

Contact: Priscilla Farrell 425-3203 or Karen Feigenhour 216-9926