Who are United Methodist Women? We are a Faith community. We are a creative, supportive community in which to Grow and change, and one in which Prayers lead to Action . The church needs women organized for the empowerment of women and children. The world needs women organized for mission. United Methodist Women offers a strong foundation of faith, hope and love in action and this is who we are. Discover more about United Methodist Women, our values and opportunities and attend any of the following activities: Spring Forum - Monday, April 16, 2018, 9:30 - 11:30 am, Coppin Chapel AME Church, 3201 N. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46208 . Speaker: Rev. Shonda Nicole Gladden, Pastor of St. Paul AME Church. Pastor Gladden will share her experience of pastoring Allen Temple, AME and her community in Marion, IN. Rev. Gladden is the first woman to pastor the congregation at St. Paul AME. An offering will be taken for Girls In...
Since 2012, a significant number of people from SUMC have been involved in Kairos Prison Ministry. Some have also been or currently are weekend leaders, state officials, and even an international officer. In October and November, there are many opportunities to serve, both inside and outside the prison walls. Team formation is in the process for three inside facilities where SUMC members serve. The first is Indiana Women’s Prison, October 3-6, followed a week later by Plainfield Correctional Facility for men, October 10-13. A third is Rockville Correctional Facility (women) October 31-November 3. There will be a ministry table at church July 11 and 14 as well as August 22 and 25. Check those out to find all the different ways to serve as well as how to sign up to attend a closing. While Christ is the true leader of the ministry, former team leaders from SUMC include Connie Klipsch, Sarah Holwager, Bill Holwager and Walt Trammell. This fall’s...
Servant's Heart of Indy is a local food pantry and thrift store serving the people, primarily in the Beech Grove and Perry Township region. There is an opportunity for service with this organization. Although they are normally open to serve clients Thursday evenings and Saturdays fro 9 am to 2 pm, there is a team of workers headed up by SUMC members that work the second Saturday of every month. Team members are not obligated to work every month or even the entire work shift. The more members we have in the team the less demand it puts on each member. Team members only work when they are available. Since some team members have moved from the area, we are looking to add team members. Interested people can take a tour of the pantry and meet with team leaders if they are interested in volunteering or just seeking further information. There is no obligation to commit to work, but anyone seeking to serve in the name of Christ is encouraged to contact the church office for...