North Charleston UMC United Methodist Women

01/01/2022

Happy New Year!

03/28/2021

I thought I would share this tidbit of history on this women’s history month!

03/22/2021

Meet Sojourner Truth! She was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She is the first African American woman to have a statue in the Capitol building, find out why!

Sojourner Truth (/soʊˈdʒɜːrnər truːθ/; born Isabella "Belle" Baumfree; c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Truth was born into slavery in Swartekill, New York, but escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. After going to cour...

03/15/2021

Did you know that we are co-hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive today at Aldersgate UMC from 2-7 pm?

Well, in spirit of our blood drive I thought it would be fitting to tell you about Clara Barton. Our woman for the week! Clara Barton is one of the most honored women in American history. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881, at age 59, and led it for the next 23 years. Click below to read all about her! While you are at it... go give blood today!
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/history/clara-barton.html

03/08/2021

Week 2 of our celebration for Women's History Month!
Meet Shirley Chisholm!
Did you know that she ran for president in 1972? Click here to read all about her.
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/shirley-chisholm

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/blackspeech/schisholm.html

03/01/2021

In honor of Women's Month we will highlight a woman in history that helped shape our world! Meet Mary McLeod Bethune!

Mary McLeod Bethune was an African-American woman, a pioneer of women’s leadership, and a devoted Methodist who opened doors of education by founding a school that continues today.

In 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune financed a dream by baking sweet potato pies. With 5 girls and $1.50, she started a school that became a Methodist institution. Mary was born in 1875 on a South Carolina cotton farm.

Mary went to college and opened doors of education. Her school for girls grew quickly. In 1931, the Methodist Church helped the merger with the Cookman Institute for boys to form Bethune-Cookman College.

Mary Bethune traveled extensively, was a delegate to four Methodist General Conferences, advised five U.S. presidents, and was the only black woman present at the founding of the United Nations in 1945.

Back on campus, she was “Mama Bethune.”

The icon passed away in 1955, leaving a last will and testament full of wisdom and love.

“If I have a legacy to leave my people, it is my philosophy of living and serving. I think I have spent my life well. I pray now that my philosophy may be helpful to those who share my vision of a world of Peace, Progress, Brotherhood, and Love.” – Mary McLeod Bethune 1875-1955

02/17/2021

Just a reminder that tomorrow and Friday are the drop off dates for our School Love Drive! Help us make a big impact on our local elementary schools!

Don't forget about our School Love Drive! Help us support our local Elementary teachers and students!
Drop off times are tomorrow and Friday 3:30-5 pm in the covered drive outside of Davis Hall. Below is a list of items needed.

Items needed:
Kid face masks, Reusable/Refillable kids water bottles, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, and gift cards for teachers (used as thank you/prizes) ex. Starbucks, Chic-fil-A, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, etc..

01/25/2021

Hey ladies! We have been getting loads of information for the new year for UMW as a whole in Charleston. Here are a few things we as a collective group will be focusing on and some upcoming workshops that you might be interested in. These are all virtual!

Our SCCUMW District Social Action Coordinators have also chosen to focus upon very important South Carolina issues including Mass Incarceration/Criminal Justice Reform, Quality Education for all our Children, Expanded and Improved Mental and Physical Health Services Access, and Environmental Justice for 2021.

Workshops:
Our first scheduled Zoom Juvenile Justice Reform Workshop is Wednesday, Feb 3rd from 10am – 11:30am and will feature Dr. Aleksandra Chauhan, Esq, Juvenile Defender Advocate, SC Commission on Indigent Defense. She will enlighten us to the status of reform and proposed legislation to move imperative reform forward in South Carolina.

The second, Tuesday, Feb 9th 7pm-8:30pm Elder Abuse Workshop will feature Mr. Russell Rich, Director of County Operations and Community Relations for Adult Advocacy at SC Dept of Social Services. He will share insights about the scope and detection of abuse, reporting options, and resources for this vulnerable population.

The third, Thursday, Feb 18th from 2pm – 3:30pm Workshop will feature Holding Out the Lineline: A Mission to Families presentation by Ms. Tori West, the Opioid Education Prevention Coordinator. Her presentation will include a PowerPoint presentation about the various drugs classified as opioids and the physical and psychological effects of misuse, and community resources.

The final Saturday, Feb 27th 10am – 11:30am presentation will feature Award winning United Methodist Advocate Editor and author Jessica Brodie in a presentation highlighting ‘Jesus, Justice and Action’ and United Methodists. She is an inspiring speaker and promises a wonderful conclusion to our Legislative Days Program in this amazing and challenging Year!

FREE Registration is required in order to get zoom link. Please visit https://www.umcsc.org/discipleship/united-methodist-women/ to register for all four Workshop presentations.

Call Allison Davidson in the church office if you need help with any of the workshops!

Click here to register About UMW United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and...