Philippians 4:3 yes, I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the Gospel.
United Methodist Women (UMW)
We invite you to join St. Luke's United Methodist Women! Our purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the ministries of the church and the community.
Events/Programs
The United Methodist Women meet three times a year as an entire group and also sponsor numerous studies, lectures and luncheons. Be sure to check the events and announcements on this page for current opportunities and dates. Please call 713-402-5094 for reservations to any UMW event.
General Meeting / Spiritual Growth
General Meetings are held in September, January and May with interesting speakers and lunch. Spiritual Growth Services are held in the Chapel in December and February as a meaningful beginning to the Advent and Lenten seasons. All women of St. Luke’s and their friends are invited to these meetings.
Circle Meetings are small groups that meet monthly in homes or at the church for study and fellowship.
Morning Circles meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:30a.m. at the church.
Afternoon Study Circle meets on the 4th Tuesday at 12:00 noon in member's
homes.
Night Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in members' homes.
Women's Interest Groups (meet in room R23)
1st Monday - Book Club (R 25, 10:30 a.m.)
Members will select a book to read during the month and gather for discussion
2nd Monday and 4th Monday - Crafts (R 24, 9:30 a.m.)
Women bring their scrap booking, sewing or needlepoint and work together.
2nd Monday and 4th Monday - Games (R 22, 9:30 a.m.)
Mah jongg is the feature of this gathering but others games are welcome.
New and inexperienced players may join at any time.
3rd Monday - Community Service (meets in R 24, 10:30 a.m.)
Members participate in monthly projects benefiting local missions.Some 2007/08 projects included making sandwiches for Kids Meals, working in the pantry at CCSC and collecting/ sorting donations to Project Prom
If there is a 5th Monday, all groups will meet for Fellowship and refreshments. Nursery is available for all meetings with reservations. Please call 713-402-5044.
How Do You Become a Member?
Please contact us if you would like more information about joining
United Methodist Women and/or one of our Circles. Please contact
Dee Haggard for more information at
dhaggard@stlukes-hou.org or 713-402-5001.
