Circles of United Methodist Women (UMW)

The following is a descriptive list of active United Methodist Women circles at HPUMC. Every circle is always eager to greet visitors and new members. We hope that this information helps you to find a group that is comfortable and convenient for you. Feel free to come join the fun!

Circle 1 meets on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in the circle members' homes. The age of the members of this circle is 35+, and members are young single and married women who enjoy Bible and Christian growth study, fellowship, support, and service. Childcare is provided at the church by reservation. For more information, please contact: Mary Beasley at 214.363.9535.

Circle 3 meets on the second Monday of each month, at 9:30 a.m., at the church. The age of the members of this circle is 30+, and members have children who range in age from preschool to teens. Speaker topics center around family life, church life, and outreach. Childcare is provided at the church by reservation. For more information, please contact Ann Hill at 214.368.1014 or Beth Mikeska at 214.324.1661.

Circle 5 meets on the third Monday of each month, at 10:00 a.m., in the circle members' homes. The age of the members of this circle is 60+, and this long-standing circle consists of a wonderful mix of women who are very involved in social and spiritual activites. Meetings and studies are provided by members and outside speakers. Members often bring their own lunches and enjoy eating together following their meeting. For more information, please contact Nita Harkey at 214.522.6006 or Betty Lou Winslow at 214.823.1331.

Circle 7 meets on the second Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m., in a circle members' home. The age of the members of this circle range from late 20's to mid-to-late 30's, and the members are diverse with some being single, others married with no children, and many married with small children. This circle was founded in 2001.  For more information, please contact Angela Hennigan Kelso at 214.570.1692 or angelahkelso@yahoo.com or Lanier Norman at 214.340.5781 or laniernorman@yahoo.com.

Circle 9 meets on the third Monday of each month, at 1:00 p.m., at the church. The age of the members of this circle is 65+, and mission study is the vital part of the this circle. This circle is traditional and supports Bethlehem Center with shoes and socks at Christmas, as well as service for Wesley Rankin Community Center and the C.C. Young Retirement Complex. For more information, please contact Gerry Petty at 214.352.8252.

Circle 11 meets on the fourth Monday of each month, at 11:45 a.m., at the church for lunch and a meeting. The age of the members of this circle is 70+, and this close group of women has been meeting together for many years. They enjoy lunch and programs following UMW School of Mission topics. For more information, please contact Mary Longsworth at 214.369.4621.

Circle 12 meets on the first Thursday of each month, at 12:00 p.m., in the circle members' homes. The age of the members of this circle is 45+, and this circle enjoys Bible study and programs for their monthly gatherings. Their service projects include working with Dickinson Place. For more information, please contact Lurline Morrow at 214.691.7694 or Mary Nell Rieke at 972.818.2885.

Circle 15 meets on the third Tuesday of each month, at 1:30 p.m., at the church. The age of the members of this circle is 65+, and this service-minded and supportive circle is active in most outreach areas of HPUMC. Many UMW and church leaders are active in this circle. Programs are presented by circle members and church staff. For more information, please contact Dorothy Jones at 214.348.2697.

Circle 18 meets on the second Monday of each month, at 11:30 a.m., in the circle members' homes with an informal lunch. The age of the members of this circle is 40+, and this circle is primarily a support group for one another. Many members have high school and college aged children and are active in youth activities of the church. Programs cover the UMW mission topics as well as discussions led by circle members. For more information, please contact Rita Clinton at 214.373.3032.