United Methodist Men meets on the third Saturday of each month (except summer) for breakfast, special programs and fellowship. Members support church missions and UMM missions such as the Meals for Millions hunger project. In addition, a men’s prayer group meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room (Room 201). We are in the midst of building an expanded UMM that will offer more opportunities for involvement. 
 
Two things are consistent each month: we enjoy a great hot breakfast prepared by Jeff Foarde, and we enjoy fellowship with fellow UUMC men and guests in the church. These breakfasts have been the foundation laid for the rest of the men’s group we are now building. 
 
Additionally we will have social events offering time for fellowship with other men in the church throughout the year.
 
If you would like to be on our UMM contact list, please email a note with contact information to Greg Carswell  and cc: Alice Anderson.

UMM Ministries and Activities:

Men's Prayer Group - Meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 a.m. in the Prayer Room, Room 201.

Men's Bible Study - Meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Prayer Room, Room 201. To learn more, contact Scott Trulock. Fall 2010 dates are September 20, October 18, November 15 and December 20.

Men's Breakfast - On the third Saturday of each month, the UMM meet for breakfast, special programs and fellowship. All men are invited to the monthly breakfast meeting from 8:00-9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The next men's breakfast will be on Saturday, September 18.

5th Monday Book Club - Introducing the "5th Monday Book Club" for men of UUMC, brought to you by the United Methodist Men (UMM). On August 30 Karl Knapp led a discussion of Beyond Belief by Josh Hamilton. The men have previously read and discussed Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx and Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom. For more information, contact Greg Carswell (724-7159).

Next "5th Monday Book Club" date: Monday, November 29.

UUMC's United Methodist Women are making a difference...

• Developing small-group, creative, supportive relationships in monthly Circle meetings
• Fundraising while having fun
• Continuing the tradition of Methodist women on a mission to help the needy
• Providing financial support to groups like UUMC Panama Mission, our UMYF projects, InterFaith Council, Wesley Foundation, etc.
• Educating ourselves and increasing awareness of current important issues -- global to local

You may participate as much or as little as you'd like. We heartily and sincerely welcome you to join your Methodist sisters in our important work.

Here is a list of the current UMW Circles:

2nd Monday Morning
Mary Henley Circle - led by Pat Chappell
Louise Marks Circle - led by Nell Laton and Nell Kandis
Pattie's Grace Circle - led by Pat Lopp

2nd and 4th Monday Evening
(Young Women: 2nd Monday - meeting; 4th Monday - dinner)
Beth's Bunch Circle - led by Bethany Beale

2nd Tuesday Evening
Tuesday Evening Circle - led by Beth Alexander and Mary Yungeberg

2nd Wednesday Evening
Friends Circle - led by Dale Flexner

To learn more about UMW, contact Jane Modlin (967-5992), Pat Lopp (968-3467) or Pam Grantham (929-4692) .

GAP (Graduate Students and Young Professionals) welcomes recent college graduates, graduate students and young adults in the Triangle area. GAP is the fellowship group at UUMC for single and married adults in their 20s and 30s. Come and join in the fun! Newcomers are always welcome. Contact Heidi Troxler for more information.

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Weekly Events

•  Sunday Lunch: Meet in the back of the sanctuary after the 10:55 a.m. worship service each Sunday to join GAP for lunch on Franklin Street.

•  Tuesday Small Groups: The GAP group meets together on Tuesday evenings (starting September 14) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. They will discuss the "Living the Questions" video series, which explores the meaning of Christianity in today's world.

•  Wednesday Nght Trivia: Join GAP for trivia and fun at Linda’s on Franklin Street (downstairs). The group meets each Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.

JOY (Just Older Youth) is an active group of senior adults at UUMC which gathers once a month for fellowship and fun. Activities include overnight and day trips, learning experiences, worship and lots of lunches. Come join us! Contact Rev. Delores Langley for information about upcoming events. Recent events include going to a Durham Bulls baseball game, lunch at Top of the Hill, a visit to the Nasher Art Museum, a trip to the Carnivore Preservation Trust and a visit to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to explore the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. The JOY group has also enjoyed a couple of plays including Ira David Wood's comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol at the new Durham Performing Arts Center and Moonlight and Magnolias, a comedy about the making of the movie Gone with the Wind at the Temple Theatre in Sanford.

Upcoming Event: On Thursday, September 23, the JOY group will gather for a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. hosted by Linda and Bruce Foster Momsen at their home near Hillsborough. All JOY folks are cordially invited to this event, which will be another opportunity to give a warm “JOY welcome” to our new minister Rev. Delores Langley and for all of us to get to know each other better. We will meet at the Dillard’s parking lot (University Mall) at 10:45 to carpool (possibly using our church’s new minibus) to the Foster Momsens’ home. Please sign up by calling the church office (929-7191) by Monday, September 20.