United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women of Grace Church are a vital part of the church and its mission outreach. There are sixty-one active members in three circles. A fourth circle has been formed for the residents at Citizen’s Care and Rehabilitation Center in Havre de Grace. All four circles meet once a month and provide fellowship, education, and mission opportunities. Each circle sponsors its own mission project in addition to supporting the various mission projects of the unit.

Our unit qualifies as a UMW "Bronze Star Unit." We have a Key Person and provide support for the Baltimore Parish Work and the Board of Child Care. Our unit organizes the church-wide Blanket Drive and processes and delivers school kits to the Church World Service in New Windsor, Maryland. The Service Committee prepares funeral meals and receptions for family and friends of deceased church members. With many older members moving away or living in care facilities, a Tea Visitation Ministry has been formed by our current President, Myrt Bachman, to keep our members in touch with their church family. In addition, individual circles and members send cards to members and friends who are in need of our thoughts and prayers.

The meeting times and mission projects of the four circles are:
  • Sally Reinecke Circle meets the first Monday of the month at 1:00 PM at the church.
    • Mission project(s): Harford Fuel Fund and Christ Church of the Deaf.
  • Priscilla Circle meets the first Monday of the month at 7:15 PM in the homes of individual members.
    • Mission project: Alpha’s Glory Crisis Pregnancy Center.
  • Ann Kemper Circle meets the first Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AM in the homes of individual members.
    • Mission project: Smile Train.
  • Friendship Circle meets the fourth Thursday of the month at Citizen’s Care and Rehabilitation Center.
    • Members of the other three circles serve tea, conduct a Bible study, tell stories, and share fellowship with the residents who attend the Friendship Circle.