Bright Lights Online: Week of 9.28.09
A United Methodist Women unit is expanding their monthly jewelry sale.
A dinner theater fundraiser hosted by United Methodist Women in New Orleans raised $3,000!
Two Georgia United Methodist Women members received Special Recognition Pins for their dedication to United Methodist Women.
A United Methodist Women member is retiring from her church’s financial secretary role after 33 years of service!
After 45 years of volunteer service, a United Methodist Women member received the 17th Annual Hall of Fame award!
Mark your calendars on October 3 for a “Fall Fashion Extravaganza,” hosted by a South Carolina United Methodist Women unit.
Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women members made their own “Why I’m a UMW” videos! Check them out!
Illinois United Methodist Women hosted a presentation of hand-sewn quilts made by slave women and used in the Underground Railroad.
Texas United Methodist Women member Laura Stafford (misstated “Lori”) has partnered with a United Methodist pastor to start the Welcoming Immigrants Network, which aims to move comprehensive immigration reform from debate to congressional vote. They started a Facebook page, found here.
Local United Methodist Women treasurer is honored for her excellence teaching high school chemistry!
Former United Methodist Women local president passes on the legacy of her service after her death.
Linda Bloom, a reporter for United Methodist News Service, blogs about South Africa’s “new protest movement” including United Methodist Women’s “Bible Women” program.
A United Methodist Women member named 2009 Outstanding Female Citizen of her hometown!
Arkansas School of Christian Mission “provides eye-opening and tasty lessons.”
Initiated by local United Methodist Women, a church brings in more than 3,000 pumpkins for the fall!
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