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Adults Ministry
At First Church, men and women give leadership and find involvement in all areas of congregational life — usually together. There are, however, special groups for just men and just women that meet for support and sharing around issues and projects.

Women’s Groups

United Methodist Women (UMW)
Six different groups meet monthly, at various days and times. These UMW Circles are open to all who are interested in learning about and participating in the global mission of the church through United Methodist Women. Each Circle has a different focus but all emphasize study and service. Contact Nancy Leeper. Membership Chair at or call 288-4487 for more information. You can also go to the UMW webpage for additional information.

In 2008 we added two new Circles – Life Circle and Circle 360. We would like to continue to expand our membership – to women who work, recently retired women, new-in-town women, young mothers, AND our young women in college. Circles can meet any time – any where. All you need to do is bring your interest!

If you would like to learn more about the mission programs of UMW, about becoming a part of this safety net for yourself and for others or if you have ideas for a NEW CIRCLE, please contact Nancy Leeper.

Please Come and Visit any one of our UMW Circles

  • Circle III
    2nd Tuesday, 9:45am, meeting at a member’s home
    Contact: Olivia Weldon, 512-832-9488
  • Circle V
    2nd Tuesday, 1:30pm, meeting at a member’s home
    Contact: Pat Martin, 512-345-1852
  • Free Form Circle
    2nd Thursday, 6:30pm, Clubroom at 601 W. 11th St. @ Nueces
    Contact: Kathy Letts, 512-834-9710
  • Whole Circle
    3rd Thursday, 6:30pm, meeting at a member’s home
    Contact: Laura DaSilva, 512-327-4478
  • Life Circle
    Meets at various dates/locations.
    Contact: Nancy Leeper, 512-288-4487
  • Circle 360
    3rd Monday, 7pm, FUMC, Library
    Contact: Erin Alexander, 512-394-9284

Women’s Retreat
Last weekend in January of each year, Friday evening to Saturday noon. Dinner, speaker, discussion, fun, and games! Call the church office at 478-5684.

Open Door Women’s Class, Family Life Center Room 110
A community of women of all ages, married and single. Meets every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for study, discussion and sharing on a variety of topics. The women who started this Sunday School class were looking for opportunities to share their concerns with other women. For more information, please contact Hellen Sullivan at hellen508@cs.com or (512) 996-9322.

For Women’s Problems
Two counselors with New Life Institute are trained in women’s issues. Group and individual counseling is available. Call 469-9447. New Life Institute is located at 607 Rathervue Place.

Men’s Groups

Monday Night Men’s Group
Meets almost every other Monday night in the Schmidt-Jones Family Life Center for dinner, study, prayer, and fellowship. Begun as a men’s Disciple Bible Study Class ten years ago, the group has continued to meet, welcoming many other men into the group. This group shares in Bible Study and discusses faith issues. Leaders include members of the group, and often, Senior Pastor John McMullen. Call Kathleen Jones, 478-5684.

Big Bend Retreat
An annual four-day camping trip to Big Bend, usually in February over President’s Day Weekend. Call Kathleen Jones at 478-5684, for contact person.