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 United Methodist Women (UMW)
The UMW 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, supporting
fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation
in global ministries of the church.
The
Reading Program
The purpose of the UMW Reading Program
is to encourage United Methodist Women:
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To expand understanding of participation
in God's Mission;
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To increase sensitivity to all human
beings - their needs, interests, and contemporary life;
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To encourage critical thinking about
issues facing humanity today;
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To grow in understanding of scripture as
it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
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To enhance self-knowledge and to act
from that knowledge;
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To strengthen involvement in local and
global Christian mission.
The Women's Division recommends a
diverse range of books with the intention of broadening exposure to
a variety of concepts. The Division does not intent that
United Methodist Women accept each word or idea contained within
each volume. Some books you may agree with. Some you may
not. Either is all right. At the least you know the
Women's Division cares and wants you to be a knowledgeable and
caring Christian about the issues of the day.
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Education in Mission;
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Spiritual Growth;
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Social Action;
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Nurturing for Community.
Books vary in difficulty, type of print
and suitability for study and discussion. Unless designated as
easy or difficult reading, books are of average reading.
You may include the current and previous
two years' mission study and spiritual growth study books in any of
the four reading plans.
The Women's Division is actively engaged
in fulfilling the mission of Christ and the Church and interprets
the purpose of United Methodist Women. The Division advocates
for the oppressed and dispossessed with special needs of women,
children and youth works to build a supportive community among
women, and helps foster growth in the Christian faith, mission
education, and Christian social involvement.
PROGRAM PLANS
Persons who wish
to participate may choose any of the four plans. Participants should
enroll in one of the plans and report completion of reading
requirements to the local unit secretary of program resources.
Reading Plans
Reading Plan
Books in the Bixler Library
For a listing of books included or more information on the Reading
Program see:
Reading Program
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