Welcome
The organized unit of the UNITED METHODIST WOMEN shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know GOD and to experience freedom as whole persons through JESUS CHRIST; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global mnistrieis of the church.
WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH are most often the ones left out of GOD’S feast. Too often, they are the poorest of the poor. Through their faithfulness to GOD’S mission, UNITED METHODIST WOMEN members have committed themselves and their gifts to ministries that help relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for women, children, and youth.
The understanding of the total program of the WOMEN’S DIVISION as a mission becomes very important as funds are received and dispersed.
Without a clear understanding of the PURPOSE of THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN by its members and the whole church, the entire mission of the church suffers. The members of the UNITED METHODIST WOMEN of HIBBEN CHURCH are very dedicated to the mission of women and children.
The United Methodist Women, through the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren, has been organized for and involved in mission on behalf of women, children, and youth for over 125 years. In 1973 following the uniting of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches, the various women's mission groups merged to create United Methodist Women.
This is a nationwide organization. We have a monthly meeting of the Executive Board as well as monthly "Circle" meetings and other scheduled events. A yearly schedule of events can be found under UMW Publications located in the right column of this page. All women of the church are urged to participate in these times of fellowship, worship, and learning.
UMW Pin of Special Recognition - 2011
 For over 52 years, Hibben has been blessed with the talent and dedicated service of Norma Taylor, our church pianist. Not only has she gifted us with her faithful presence, but also with her graciousness and willingness to share her love of music. As a token of our appreciation, Norma was presented the United Methodist Women’s Pin of Special Recognition.
Kathryn Hunter, Pat Cronk and Shirley Cauthen were honored to make the presentation on March 17th at Norma’s home. Congratulations and thank you from all of the Hibben family!
Hibben UMC Circles
Throughout the month, there are meetings of smaller groups of women, known as "circle" meetings. Circle meetings are also announced in the Sunday bulletin and the weekly eNews from Hibben. Visitors are welcome to attend and to become regular members.
Faith Circle
Meets 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month
Leader: Lalla Boatwright:
Hope Circle
Meets 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month
Co-leaders: Mary Ann Bolt, Sheila Sparks
Joy Circle
Meets 2:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month
Leader: Betty Boaz
Kindness Circle
Meets 10:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month
Leader: Norma Brunson
Patience Circle
Meets 9:30 a.m. on the second Monday of the month
Leader: Terri Suiter
Purity Circle
Meets at 3:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month
Co-Leaders: Barbara Cox, Betty Fields
UMW-Missions List
The UMW conducts several fund raisers during the year to help support the following missions. The individual units also conduct separate fund raisers.
Hibben UMC
Local Charleston Area
- Charleston Interfaith Crisis Ministries: providing meals, shelter and much more to the homeless.
- East Cooper Meals on Wheels: serving hot meals to the shut-ins and the needy of East Cooper.
- James Island Rural Mission: serving the indigent of the seas islands with housing and education.
- Jenkins Orphanage – North Charleston orphanage.
- My Sister’s House: Charleston’s longest operating shelter for abused women and their children.
- Shades of Hope – Mount Pleasant shelter for abused women.
- United Methodist Relief Center: works to improve housing for indigent tri-county citizens.
- The Good Neighbor Center: North Charleston’s shelter working to break the cycle of homelessness.
Regional
- Bethlehem Center (Columbia & Spartanburg, SC) Their mission is to provide a Christ centered environment where children and youth are nurtured through activities and programs, which address their educational spiritual, physical, mental and social needs. Additionally they seek to empower women and families to enhance their quality of life by providing assistance and services with special attention to concerns of justice and advocacy.
- Brooks Howell Home (Ashville, NC): a retirement home offering a continuum of support services and care for retired female Methodist ministers.
- Epworth Children’s Home (Columbia, SC): a residential program supporting children, youth and their families.
- Killingsworth Home (Columbia, SC): assists women in crisis through counseling , life skills training and more.
- Red Bird Mission (Beverly, KY): services the indigent of rural Kentucky through housing, education, health , and wellness, community outreach and more.
- Wallace Family Life Center (Bennettsville, SC): supports families in this rural area through education and more.
National and International
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