United Methodist Women

Esther, Martha & Naomi Circles

Naomi Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury volunteering at Bundles of Hope.
Naomi Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury volunteering at Bundles of Hope.
Esther Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury fills stockings for Embrace Alabama Kids.
Esther Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury fills stockings for Embrace Alabama Kids.
Martha Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury preparing meals for the Food Pantry.
Martha Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle at Asbury preparing meals for the Food Pantry.

Who are the United Methodist Women?

The United Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose 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 global ministries of the church. Asbury has three UMW circles: Esther, Naomi, and Martha.

This circle meets every third Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 120/121. The circle leaders are Joan Chandler, Marian Moon, and Suzanne McGuire. Email Joan.

This circle meets every first Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 132/134. The circle leaders are Lori Cheney and Cindy Garman. Email Lori.

Martha Circle, a United Methodist Women's Circle

This circle meets every second Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Room 132/134. Email circle leader June Griffin.

All three United Methodist Women circles meet for hands-on mission work at 10:00 a.m. in Room 120/121 on the second Monday of every month.

Coming Up

UMW BRUNCH 2025
Lauren Sisler, Guest Speaker UMW Conference 2025

Women of all ages – in all stages of life – are invited to a Women’s Inspirational Brunch hosted by Asbury’s United Methodist Women on Saturday, Feb. 8.

The guest speaker at this event is Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, ESPN sideline reporter, and author, Lauren Sisler. Whether she’s on sidelines or on stages, her purpose is helping people tell (and love) their stories, live more courageous, resilient lives. Lauren will have copies of her book, Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction (and Found My Sideline Shimmy) available for sale.

This is a free event held in Williams Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Childcare is available. RSVP by Jan. 30.