About United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women is an organization of approximately one million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice. Members raise nearly $25 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. The Women's Division is the national policy-making body of this group.

History

Living The Legacy, a historical timeline, depicts the continuing journey of women in mission from 1869-2002. It begins with the early years of the mission societies, with a primary focus on sending missionaries and helping to change the lives of women and girls in foreign lands, and moves through the founding of home missions with a focus on the education and training of black, Native American, and Mexican youth; and work among Chinese immigrate girls and women during the 1880's and early 1900's.

Ten Best Books on the History of United Methodist Women. The site offers easy access to ten books on the history of the organization. You can browse through the books while on-line, download them to your computer to read offline, or order the books on CD-ROM.

For information about the 50th anniversary celebration for full clergy rights for women, please visit, United Methodist Clergy Women a place for information and connection.