United Methodist Women

What is the Purpose?

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concept of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

Who is a Member?

A member of United Methodist Women is anyone who commits herself to the purpose and chooses to belong. United Methodist Women celebrates an inclusive membership and welcomes all women who want to become members.

Being a member of The United Methodist Church is not required nor is there any minimum age requirement. Out of a commitment for mission locally and globally with women, children and youth, United Methodist Women choose to participate in meetings, prayer, financial giving, study, action and service.

United Methodist Women is a community of women who nurture and encourage one another in their spiritual growth, personal leadership and transformation. As a member, you accept the challenge to expand concepts of mission.

Why Become a Member?

Why become a United Methodist Woman? United Methodist Women is a national membership organization with nearly one-million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice! Members raise approximately $20 million a year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world!

Whom Do I Contact?

Below are the Sequoyah UMW Officers who can provide more information regarding UMW or our three circles.

Whitfield Circle Leader & Co-President and Education & Interpretation: Tawana West
tawanawest@gmail.com 479 521-7424

Lindquist Circle Leader & Co-President: DeeAnn Dalton
deeanndalton@att.net 479-530-6719

Qualls Circle Leader & Co-President: Myrtle Johnston
479-442-3058

Lindquist Circle Leader & Co-President: Linda Hitt
lindahitt@cox.net 479-442-6043

Secretary: Vickie Kimball
vkimball@farmcards.org 479-267-1727

Co-Treasurer: Marcie Ryan
kenmarciery@sbcglobal.net 479-442-6449

Co-Treasurer: Laura Street
llstree@uark.edu 479-521-7326

Publicity: Cheri Dillard
cklaa@yahoo.com 479-879-6981

Membership, Nurture, & Outreach: Julianne Darnell
jadchef@sbcglobal.net 479-973-2948

Member-at-Large: Mary Jon Sheldon
manicmechanic475@yahoo.com 479-443-6550

Sequoyah Women’s Circles

All Circles meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please contact Circle Leaders for more information.
Qualls Circle – Meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Church Parlor
Whitfield Circle – Meets at 7:00 p.m. in a member’s home
Lindquist Circle – Meets at 7:00 p.m. in a member’s home

Sequoyah UMW Programs

Check the calendar for more details surrounding the annual fellowship and mission programs:

  • Prayer Partners
  • Ash Wednesday Call to Prayer and Self Denial Service
  • Women’s Fellowship Sunday
  • Mothers and Women who have touched our Lives Recognition Sunday
  • Salad Supper and White Elephant Auction
  • Rummage sale
  • Picnic-to-Go lunch
  • Women’s Fall Gathering Luncheon
  • World Thank Offering
  • Mrs. Santa’s Kitchen Bake and Craft Sale
  • Christmas party