PURPOSE AND ORGANIZATION

In every local church there shall be an organized unit of United Methodist Women.

 Relationship – The unit of United Methodist Women in the local church is directly related to the district and conference organizations of United Methodist Women and to the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church.

Purpose – The organized unit of 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 ministries of the Church.

Membership – Membership shall be open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the global mission of the Church through United Methodist Women. The pastors) shall be an ex officio member of the local unit and of its executive committee.

Officers and Committees – The local unit shall elect a president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a committee on nominations. Additional officers and committees shall be elected or appointed as needed, in accordance with the plans of the Women's Division as set forth in the bylaws for the local unit of United Methodist Women.

Funds –  The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall secure funds for the fulfillment of its purpose.

Meetings – The organized unit in the local church shall hold such meetings for implementing the purpose and transacting its business as the unit itself shall decide.

Relationship in the Local Church – The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall encourage all women to participate in the total life and work of the Church and shall support them in assuming positions of responsibility and leadership.