Women’s Ministry
Marietta FUMC has an active women’s ministry whose participants span all stages of life. Our groups welcome women who want to grow in faith, make new friends, connect with like-minded women, and find ways to serve others in our community.
2025 Women's Retreat
Save the Date: The 2025 Women's Retreat will be January 24-25 in Athens, GA. We are returning to the Hyatt Place in Downtown Athens. We will gather on Friday evening through Saturday afternoon for a wonderful time of fellowship and faith formation. For more information, contact Rev. Blair Tolbert
Bible Studies
Bible Studies
Young-ish Women’s Small Group
Meets every Thursday in the Parlor from 9:30-10:30 AM. Women ranging from their 20's-40's. Rev. Blair Tolbert will facilitate the group. They describe the group this way: "We read a book together, take time to pray, and share the stories of our lives."
Contact: Rev. Blair Tolbert; blairtolbert@mariettafumc.org
Women of Faith Bible Study
The Thursday Morning Carol Boone Bible Study will be starting a new study through November 14! The group will study “Navigating Gospel Truth” by Rebecca McLaughlin this fall. Fall Schedule: Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. from September 12 through November 4. We will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Room #303 and then break out into small groups.
For information or to sign up, contact Martha Lee Sanders at trsanders@mindspring.com.
Women’s Ministry Circles
Marietta First United Methodist Church Women’s Ministry Circles’ Information
The Women’s Circles originally were part of the United Methodist Women (UMW) Organization. At end of year 2021, the UMW Unit at Marietta First UMC transitioned from an Active Unit to an Inactive Unit and no longer have affiliation and obligations to the National Organization. Due to the extraordinary fellowship and missions work the Unit and Circles had participated in for many years, the Circles elected to continue their meetings and mission work and are now recognized as part of Women’s Ministry. Each Circle’s name identifier is a tribute in memory to former members.
Circles
Ruby Cooper Circle
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in a classroom at the church (no meetings June – August)
Comprised of women, middle-age and up, includes married, single and widows; working women and retired women, yet women of any age are welcome!
Groups/Missions Supported: The Women’s Extension, Cobb Christmas, MUST Ministries, SafePath, 10 Women of Hope, Murphy Harpst, UMCOR
Projects: Dinner at the Women’s Extension, PJs for residents of Women’s Extension; toys for Cobb Christmas; Summer Lunch Program for MUST; monetary support for several organizations
Activities: Circle Members’ Annual Salad Supper and Christmas Dinner
Contact: Judy Davis, 770-722-6874 and Dani Travis, 770-633-7871
Nobia Frey Circle
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the church library (no meetings June – August). Nobia Frey Circle members host coffee, tea, juice, snacks
Comprised of women, middle-age and up, includes married, single and widows; working women and retired women, yet women of any age are welcome!
Circle meetings: May include Bible-based studies, guest speakers or projects.
Groups/Missions Supported: Paraguay student through Samaritan Hands; Women’s & Men’s Extensions; MUST Ministries Lunch Program; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; UMCOR; MUST Christmas Toy Shop; Wellroot; Murphy Harpst; MFUMC Good Samaritan Fund; Simple Needs GA.
Activities: Luncheons in spring, summer, and Christmas time. We emphasize fellowship, missions, and support of one another.
Contact: Linda Newiger, 770-432-6160 and Marilyn Mauldin, 770-419-7121
Rev. Blair Tolbert
Associate Minister
blairtolbert@mariettafumc.org
770-429-7800 ext. 835
