United methodist Women

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Proverbs 31:25

United Methodist Women (UMW) is a faith-based membership organization of laywomen within The United Methodist Church. UMW members are committed to growing as disciples of Jesus Christ in community with other women and advocating on behalf of women, children and youth around the world. United Methodist Women has been in mission for more than 140 years. The Gadsden First United Methodist Women support several local as well as Mountain Lakes District and North Alabama Conference missions. Members are involved in Congregational Care, The Howell Erwin Medical Fund, The Altar Guild, and The Prayer Warriors. In addition, members host the Exceptional Persons Party in the summer, occasional church receptions and decorate the Chrismon and Gathering Room Trees and the church for the Christmas season.

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Boston Butt Fundraiser Supporting Local Missions

Featuring Boston Butt's from Robertson's Barbecue, Tuscaloosa, AL

Boston Butt's are $40 each and must be prepaid. Fill out the online order form below to place your order and bring your check to the church office or contact Olivia Kendrick or Delores Abney or a member of UWF.

All orders must be received and paid for by June 10, 2024. Place your order early, quantities are limited!
All orders must be picked up on June 19, 2024 from 3 pm to 6 pm* at the portico entrance facing 6th Street.

Robertson's Barbecue uses only the finest Boston butts and their signature seasoning and then slow-cook them until they are cooked to perfection.
They freeze well and will be here just in time for your summer barbecue gathering!

Eat Barbecue & Do Good!
Support Local Missions through this United Women in Faith Fundraisers!

*Orders not picked up will be donated to First UMC's Ladle of Love Soup Kitchen.

UWF Missions Fundraiser

UWF Missions

More about Robertsons' Barbecue...

Robertson's BBQ and Catering was started in 1995 by George and Renee Robertson. George previously worked in the logging business and Renee was employed in the dental field. They were also involved with the Fosters-Ralph volunteer Fire Department where they helped cook and organize various fundraising efforts in the community. They so enjoyed cooking for these fundraising events that they made the decision to start making their signature Boston butts available for other groups interested in a unique way to raise funds for various programs. Their very first fundraiser was for a local church group and then the Myrtlewood Elementary School in Fosters. They helped raise money to help send all of the children in their daughter's class on the 6th grade trip to Washington, D.C. George and Renee enjoyed their work so much that they started praying for the Lord to show them what they needed to do and which direction to take their business. He quickly opened the doors for their future and they have never looked back! They have continued their Boston Butt Fundraising program and now offer full line catering services, operate a BBQ restaurant & country store and operate a great new wedding and events facility.

UMW Program and Luncheon
September through May
2nd Monday of each month

Gathering Room ( 202) -First United Methodist Church of Gadsden

UMW Luncheons - members and guests meet for a luncheon program the 2nd Monday of each month from September – May in the Gathering Room. A reservation must be made by noon on the Friday prior to the program. Luncheons are not scheduled during the summer, but watch for dates for UMW Night Out's, when we will meet for dinner.

District and Conference Wide Meetings

UMW District and Conference wide meetings are as announced.

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