United Methodist Women Officers

While any woman can join United Methodist Women as a member, United Methodist Women elected leaders must be laywomen who are willing to commit their talents, time, energy and effort to serve God’s mission. Presidents at all levels of the organization must be members of a United Methodist church.

 

Local Groups:
Each local organization of United Methodist Women should have a leadership team that, at minimum, consists of a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and chair of committee on nominations. Additional leaders are chosen and committees or task groups are formed as needed: larger groups may have members responsible for spiritual growth, program resources, leadership development, mission education, and service & advocacy.
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Districts:
United Methodist Women members from local groups within the district are elected to leadership roles to serve at the district level. Each leadership team should include a president, treasurer, secretary and chair of the committee on nominations. Additional persons may be named at large or for specific functions as they help the district organization fulfill the PURPOSE. Additional teams or committees may be formed as needed to fulfill the PURPOSE and to meet the needs of the district.
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Conferences:
United Methodist Women members from districts within the conference are elected at the annual meeting to leadership roles. Each conference leadership teams should include at least a president, treasurer, secretary and the chair of the committee on nominations. Additional persons may be named either at-large or in the designated roles approved by the conference. Additional teams or committees may be formed as needed to fulfill the PURPOSE.
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National:
The organization of United Methodist Women is led by a board of directors with advisory input from the program advisory group. The work is guided by the PURPOSE and implemented by the staff. The board of directors sets the policy, secures funds from the members and determines the budget that provides opportunities for women to connect within the United States and around the world.
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