Fairlington UM Women

We are women from different backgrounds and professions brought together by a common spiritual

connection and a desire to be in mission with women, children and youth. We work together to serve

our community, develop leadership skills, and promote spiritual growth. All women at FUMC are

welcome to participate and join our monthly events as we seek to be Faith, Hope and Love in Action.



Upcoming Monthly Activities


 Our Regular August Activities are on hold during Covid-19, but weekly Zoom gatherings are planned:

 

Wednesdays with FUMW (7:30-8:15pm) – contact Karlene Masters for Zoom meeting instructions.

This month we listen to one more podcast from BackStory, a weekly podcast that uses current events to explore how the past has shaped who we are today, followed by three episodes from TED Talks Daily which discuss systemic racism in 2020.

 

August 5 – Rallying Behind Racism: The Women of White Supremacy

Listen to the third segment: ‘Segregation’s Constant Gardeners’

https://www.backstoryradio.org/shows/rallying-behind-racism  

 

August 12 – The Path to Ending Systemic Racism in the US (Part 1)

https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_phillip_atiba_goff_rashad_robinson_dr_bernice_king_anthony_d_romero_the_path_to_ending_systemic_racism_in_the_us?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

 

August 19 – The Path to Ending Systemic Racism in the US (Part 2)

https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_phillip_atiba_goff_rashad_robinson_dr_bernice_king_anthony_d_romero_part_2_the_path_to_ending_systemic_racism_in_the_us?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

 

August 26 – How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time

https://www.ted.com/talks/baratunde_thurston_how_to_deconstruct_racism_one_headline_at_a_time?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

 

Annual Activities


  • Virtual Activities

    Our quarterly Book Discussion Group as well as a weekly Wednesday evening group uses Zoom to stay connected. We also have a private Facebook page and a group email list so members can access current information about our activities. Contact the FUMW Leadership Team.



  • Crafts for Kids

    Each month FUMW hosts a craft time and free book distribution for children during ALIVE!’s last Saturday Food Distribution at the Armstrong Recreation Center. Contact Kathy Richards. Paused during pandemic.



  • UMCOR Kits

    We coordinate FUMC’s collection of items for UMCOR School and Health Kits during the Virginia Annual Conference in June. Contact Marcy Lewis.

     

  • Spirtual Grouth

    Members receive a monthly email for personal meditations and projects based on the national United Methodist Women’s Program Book. We also attend the annual Alexandria District’s Spiritual Life Retreat and Prayer Breakfast and supplement registration fees for members to attend the Virginia UWM’s Young Women’s Retreat. Contact Karlene Masters.



  • Supporting Local Organizations

    Local organizations working with women and children count on FUMW member participation to boost ‘fun’draising activities. Whether it’s the annual walk-a-thon for ALIVE!, creating silent auction items for Just Neighbors and Rising Hope UMC ministries or sewing for Days for Girls, each activity advances UMW missions. Contact the FUMW Leadership Team. Some paused during pandemic.



  • Fund Raising

    FUMW financially supports local, national and international organizations working with women, children and youth. Proceeds from your purchases of our bedding plants and flowers, nuts, chocolates and gift tins, White House Historical Society ornaments and the Kingdom Market supplement our personal pledges. Contact Sandy Millard or Jade Winfree.

     


Contact our leadership team at FairlingtonUMW@gmail.com for more information:

President: Karlene Masters

Treasurer: Sandy Millard

Book Discussion: Carol Weldon

Crafts for Kids: Kathy Richards

Days for Girls: Laura Daub

Ornaments: Jade Winfree

UMCOR Kits: Marcy Lewis