Fairlington United Methodist 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 In-Person Activities are on hold during Covid-19, but weekly Zoom gatherings as well as other socially-distanced activities are scheduled as noted below.
Wednesdays with FUMW (7:30-8:15pm) – contact Karlene Masters (fairlingtonumw@gmail.com) for Zoom meeting instructions.
Wednesday Evening Zoom Podcast Discussions in September and October - Destination Freedom
The triumph of African American civil rights can be attributed to many heroes and heroines of the past. However, journalist Richard Durham, whose weekly radio program Destination Freedom (1948-1950) provided a foothold and paved the way for equality, is frequently overlooked. His radio drama program educated the masses on the image of African American society and generated counter-narratives to existing stereotypes. For over 60 years, the show remained forgotten until the transcripts were found, and the ‘voices of freedom’ were heard once more.
September 1 – The Story of Denmark Vesey [ca. 1767-1822] - https://bit.ly/3giwdk4
September 8 – Railway to Freedom [Harriet Tubman, 1822-1913] - https://bit.ly/2W6bM3b
September 15 – The Long Road [Mary Church Terrell, 1863-1954] - https://bit.ly/2W9dnVo
September 22 – Echoes of Harlem [Duke Ellington, 1899-1974] - https://bit.ly/386cAY5
September 29 – Shakespeare of Harlem [Langston Hughes, 1901-1967] - https://bit.ly/3y9x78F
October 6 – The Birth of the Urban League [Great Northern Migration] - https://bit.ly/3y9x7Wd
October 13 – Negro Cinderella [Lena Horne, 1917-2010] - https://bit.ly/3j310Do
October 20 – The Rhyme of the Ancient Dodger [Jackie Robinson, 1919-1972] - https://bit.ly/3B2OoSG
October 27 – The Ballad of Satchel Paige [1906-1982] - https://bit.ly/383G5d2
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.
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.
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: Sandy Millard
UMCOR Kits: Marcy Lewis
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