Desert Skies United Methodist Women

For Women of All Ages & Interests

Our Purpose

to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ (spiritual growth)
to develop a creative, supportive fellowship (friendship)
to extend the concept of missions through participation in the global ministries of the church (outreach)

About UMW

Desert Skies United Methodist Women (UMW) holds general meetings 4 times a year on Saturday morning, beginning with a brunch followed by a speaker or an activity for the group.

In addition, we have two small groups called Circles and one mission support group which meet monthly in homes, restaurants or at the church.

We also schedule several special activities and outings throughout the year. The activities for the next two months can be found on our Calendar.

Each year we hold a Cookie Walk in December to raise funds for a local group. This year we are supporting the Sister Jose Women’s Center. More information is available in our bi-monthly newsletter, The Joyful Noise. Previous newsletters are found here.

All women are welcome!

All UMW groups are open to all women. (You don’t have to be United Methodist or a member of Desert Skies or meet an age requirement to be a member) If you have any questions or would like to join, please come to one of our meetings, talk to one of our Board members, or contact the Church Office. For more information about UMW please visit the United Methodist Women international site.

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UMW Circles

Zippy 49’ers Circle

Zippy 49’ers Circle meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Fellowship Hall at 9:15 am. We are currently studying a DVD series “That the World May Know.”

Part of our mission work includes collecting clothing for the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center and coordinating the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Southeast Circle

Southeast Circle meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in local restaurants or homes.

We support Stand Up for Kids, Youth On Their Own and Gospel Rescue Mission by collecting clothing, shoes and toiletries and organizing fund raisers. We like to prepare meals for St. Luke’s Home, Wesley Foundation college students and our own Desert Skies youth group.

Mary Martha (M&M) Circle

Mary Martha (M&M) Circle meets frequently for projects of all kinds and lots of comradery. Use your skills for collecting Easter Baskets, school supplies, or gifts for adopted Christmas families, for preparing and serving meals, or for creating special Caring Cross fused glass gifts.

Our regular meeting time is the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 pm in Room 2. Our smiles are bountiful and our faith infectious.

Helping Hands Mission Support Group

Helping Hands Mission Support Group packs items for mission projects. It is a great time of fellowship and mission.

Helping Hands Primavera

Helping Hands Primavera meets at 9:00 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Kitchen to pack lunches for Primavera Works. The Primavera Foundation provides pathways out of poverty through safe, affordable housing, workforce development and neighborhood revitalization. Packing takes approximately one hour.

Helping Hands Hygiene Kits

Helping Hands Hygiene Kits meets immediately after church in the Kitchen area the Sunday prior to the second Tuesday to pack Hygiene Kits for distribution to five agencies in Tucson:

Emerge (Center against domestic abuse)
St. Luke’s Home (Assisted living facility for elderly individuals of limited financial means)
Youth on Their Own (Assisting homeless teens)
Interfaith Community Services (Compassionately serving the needs of Pima County seniors, individuals with disabilities and people in financial crisis )
TMM Family Services (Social services outreach of various local churches, United Way, and other entities)