The following are small group offerings for women. Many groups are part of UMW, United Methodist Women, but not all. For more information about United Methodist Women, click here. All women are welcome.
Circles are part of UMW and meet for program and fellowship every second Wednesday of the month in members' homes or on the church campus. Morning Circles meet at 9:30am. Afternoon Circles meet at 12:30pm.
• Judy Newton Circle — 2nd Wed, 12:30pm, Garden Room. Contact: Judy Chamberlain (408-257-3006)
• Mary Elizabeth Circle — 2nd Wed, 9:30am. Contact: Helen Grosh (650-967-4056) or Pat Wright (650-948-5587)
• Naomi Circle — 2nd Wed, 12:30pm, Live Oak Room
• Ruth Circle — 2nd Wed, 9:30am, Redwood Room. Contact: Lillian Hansen (650-948-5251)
Faire Ladies Workshop is composed of two groups. The Handicraft Group meets every Monday at 9:30am from February to October on the Creekside stage at the church. The members make things and learn new craft projects. The Needlework Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays in members' homes to do needlework projects. Both groups enjoy fellowship while working together on items to be sold at the Harvest Craft Faire. Contact: Anna Stout (408-245-5302)
Mary Martha Fellowship is a group especially for women who are not able to attend meetings during the week. The group meets on the second Sunday of the month at 10:45am in the Garden Room for program and fellowship. Child care is available in the Church Nursery. Contact: Lois Prior (loisprior@comcast.net or 650-964-2023)
MUMS — Mothers Uniting Mothers — is a community of moms of all faiths, all beliefs, and all walks of life. Our intention is to create a safe, welcoming environment for all mothers. Our topics and programs are geared towards mothers of young children, but all moms of all ages and stages are welcome. We meet every other Wednesday morning from 9:00 until 11:30 in the Live Oak Room. Childcare is provided. This is a time for a much needed break to enjoy wonderful speakers, small group discussion, and refreshments. For more information, contact Erin at LosAltosMum@hotmail.com.
Prayer Fellowship meets weekly on Mondays at 1:30pm in the Garden Room to worship God, to seek to know Jesus, to share in fellowship and for intercessory prayer. Prayer requests which have been received at Sunday services are included. New people are invited to meet with us as we seek to learn to grow as the Spirit leads. Contact: Harriet Palmer (650-948-9527)
Scrapbooking meets every Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm and occasionally on Friday nights from 5:30-10:00pm in the Live Oak Room. Childcare is available on Fridays from 9:00-11:30am. Come for expert advice as well as inspiration from others. Everyone welcome. Bring your own supplies and coffee. Contact: Mary Elizabeth Tait (650-964-9280 metait@hotmail.com)
Women's Book Group meets on the 4th Thursday at 7:30pm in the Youth Room to discuss current books and to grow together. Read the book and come for lively discussion! All women welcome! Contact: Lois Prior (650-949-1109)
January 26 — Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
February 23 — Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
March 22 — 5l% Minority by Lis Wiehl
April 26 — Half The Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof
May 24 — Queen Maker by India Edghill
Women in Grace is a covenant group for mothers of elementary school aged children. We meet 1st and 3rd Mondays in the Redwood Room from 9:15 until 11:15. This group focuses mainly on fellowship and small group discussion. It is a chance to develop supportive friendships and grow in your faith. Registration for this covenant group is complete. For information about forming a new group, please contact Casie Walker or Patricia Parfett at the church office. For general information, contact Casie Walker (casie@sonic.net).
Working Moms in Fellowship meets every other Wednesday from 7:30–9:00pm for some get-real fellowship, bible study and serious fun as we navigate our lives as working moms! Our kids range in age from baby to college age and we've heard it all so come and JOIN US, wherever you are in your journey! For more information, email Laura (langreel@gmail.com). Here's our calendar of events.
Writing Group meets on the 1st Monday of every month in the Live Oak Room from 7:30–9:00pm. Call Donna Carpenter (650-312-7544) for additional information. All women welcome.
