Women’s Ministries
*registration open* Glenn Women's Retreat
January 23-25, 2026 at Lanier Islands Resort.
Women of all ages & stages are invited to a weekend away to rest and re-connect with God, yourself, and old & new friends. Our retreat speaker will be Rev. Laurie Moeller, Director of Connectional Ministries for the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church. Join us for the inspiring sessions, plus optional spa, hiking trails, outdoor heated pool, firepits, axe-throwing, arcade, escape room, golf, pickleball, golfcart rentals to explore...or just read or relax by the lake! Booking details: Room rate is $350+taxes/fees for two nights, including breakfasts. (Roommates split costs.) Lunch & dinners will be on our own around beautiful Lanier Islands or nearby Buford. Reserve your room directly at tinyurl.com/GlennWomen26 or call 770-945-8787, code 260123GLEN. Then, let Rev. Susan Pinson know you’re joining us, to request a roommate or carpooling, or to make donations for our guest speaker, scholarships, & supplies.
United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) is a national organization whose purpose is to develop supportive and creative fellowship, foster spiritual growth, advocate for social justice, and expand concepts of missions through participation in the global ministries of the church. The collective members of UWF 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.
Glenn has five UWF “circles,” listed below, which are small groups of women who meet monthly for fellowship, study, prayer, and discussions. All are welcome. Contact UWF President, Jane St. Clair.
United Women in Faith Circles at Glenn
Are you looking for a group of women who pray for each other and support each other while learning about God and doing service to God? Consider joining a United Women in Faith Circle. Did you know that Glenn has five active United Women in Faith Circles?
Esther Circle
First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in a member’s home. We share time together with a devotional or short program. We are known as the “card circle”, sending get-well, general greetings, sympathy, and other cards to church members, particularly our older adults. Contact Carolyn Knight (carolynuknight@gmail.com).
Naomi Circle
Third Tuesday of the month from noon until 2 p.m. in the Youth and Activities Building (YAAB). We study and discuss books chosen by the circle. Multi-generational.
Contact Dorothy Chitwood (dchitwood@aol.com).
Deborah Circle
First Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in members’ homes. We choose and read a study book together and contribute financially to the worldwide UWF missions while enjoying fellowship and morning treats together. Multi-generational. Contact Mary Lindsey Lewis (marylindseylewis@msn.com).
Martha Circle
Third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley Woods Towers. We read selected books from the UMW/UWF reading list. Retirees who live at Wesley Woods and any other retirees who wish to join us. Retirees. Contact Carolyn Roper (carolyn.roper@ymail.com).
Lydia Prayer Shawl Circle
Second Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the Youth & Activities Building (YAAB).
All ages are welcome to knit and crochet prayer shawls. The group produces shawls and blankets for people who are sick or going through a tough time, a new baby, a new member of the church, or any other significant event. We make shawls for Glenn high school graduates and deliver them in early August each year. Multi-generational. Contact Carolyn Gilbert (mcbgilbert@att.net).