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.
Wrapping Up 2021 Wednesday Evening Podcasts with
Fairlington UMW
In July 2020, Fairlington UMW began exploring racism and African American history in the United States through podcasts. We met each Wednesday evening to discuss what we had learned and what we still wanted to know. For the next two months, we will listen to and discuss some of these topics, and then at the end of December, we will take a break to refresh our spirits.
Throughout our time together, friends have joined us on this journey for a few weeks or a few months. We hope you will consider joining us for these next two months!
November 3 – 60th Anniversary of the Greensboro Sit Ins - https://apple.co/3bm1AHK
November 10 – Bayard Rustin, the Backbone of the March on Washington - https://apple.co/3nCzuh9
November 17 – The Little Rock Nine - https://bit.ly/3Etxazx
November 24 – Daisy Bates, the Force Behind the Little Rock Nine - https://apple.co/31d5roE
December 1 – Maggie Lena Walker - https://apple.co/3nwXMcg
December 8 – no meeting
December 15 – Coretta Scott King - https://bit.ly/3BoNMXs
December 22 – Celebration!
Next Book Discussion Group is on January 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
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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