Women’s Ministry

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Ephesians 6:16

United Methodist Women

Franklin First United Methodist Church has an active United Methodist Women’s unit. Women of all ages attend and are encouraged to be a part of this dynamic ministry. The purpose of United Methodist Women is to be a community of women who know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; and to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. We belong to a larger group of women from across The United Methodist Church.

There are five circles that women can join to further help them grow and develop in personhood and in mission. Those five circles are:

  • The Lydia Circle meets on the third Tuesday evening of every month at 7:00 p.m. The circle meets in the homes of members.

Contact: Kerry Blackwood, (615) 790-3448

  • The Mary-Martha Circle meets on the second Sunday of every month in Room B-101. The circle meets at 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Jo Ellen Hunter, (615) 791-9553

  • The Sewing Circle meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the kitchen of the Historic Sanctuary building.

Contact: Barbara McLellan, (615) 599-2546

  • The Susanna Circle meets on the second Friday of every month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Koinonia classroom.

Contact: Barbara Avellino, (615) 302-0586

  • The Sisters Circle meets the first Monday evening of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Room B212.

Contact: Kay Matthews, (615) 790-6579

There are yearly and quarterly events of the UMW that take place at our church such as the Annual Birthday Luncheon in which all women of the church are invited to share lunch together, celebrate their birthdays, and hear a dynamic speaker. A mission study is also given each year.

At Franklin First UMC all women are invited to attend and be a part of this dynamic, mission-minded, and spiritually growing group of women. For information about the entire UMW unit and its activities and events, please contact Amy Martin at (615) 790-9514.