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UWF Sunday, April 12
The Hudson United Women in Faith will be providing the 9:30 am Worship service on Sunday, April 12. The special guest speaker will be Rev. Joy Fenton Jones. All women are invited to participate in the worship service as a reader, greeter, usher, or as a member of the Hudson UWF Choir. Watch for more details in future issues of the GIFT and bulletins on how you can participate in the service. If you are interested in being a part of this special Sunday worship service, contact Cheryl Gamble or Marcia Rais.
2026 UWF Pledge Drive: Accolades to the Women of our Church
In 2025, 36 generous women pledged over $5000 to our Hudson UWF unit. Through these gifts, we supported the following organizations: UMCOR Disaster Relief, Med Wish, Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center, Flat Rock Homes, Stewart’s Caring Place, Open M, Church World Service, Mission Barn, the Great Trails Council of the Scouts, and Kids Capes for Courage. With additional fundraising throughout 2025, our mission giving totaled over $10,000. Thank you for your wonderful generosity!
Our 2026 pledge drive is underway, and checks can be made payable to Hudson UMC and mailed to our Hudson UMC Financial Secretary, 2670 Hudson-Aurora Road, Hudson, OH 44236. Please write UWF Pledge in the check memo line. If you prefer to give online, visit the church website (hudsonumc.com) and pull down the GIVE tab to proceed.
MISSIONS: Gifts from the Heart – UWF Mission Project
The Hudson United Women in Faith is sponsoring their mission project, Gifts from the Heart (formerly Brown Bags) food program, which will begin on Sunday, February 15.
We will be supporting the Center of Hope (Ravenna) and Heart 4 the City (NE Akron). Your monetary donation makes a difference. For every $1 donation, the Foodbank can provide the equivalent of 4 meals to the Center of Hope and Heart 4 the City. To make a donation by check, please make your check payable to Hudson UMC with “Gifts from the Heart” noted in the memo. The deadline is Sunday, March 1.
Thank you for supporting this important mission outreach program sponsored by the Hudson United Women in Faith!
Pancake Breakfast March 15
The United Women of Faith will be hosting the annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, March 15, from 10:30 am -12 pm in the CAC (Christian Activity Center). Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast of pancakes, lots of yummy toppings, sausage, juice, coffee, and tea. (Gluten free pancakes available on request.). We will do the dishes!
Freewill Offering will be available to support one of the UWF’s Mission Projects.
The ASP Silent Auction will be set up in the CAC as well that day. This year, the auction is a one-day event. So, plan to bid on whatever items you are interested in purchasing on March 15th.
Thanksgiving Dinner Update
The United Women in Faith would like to again thank everyone who attended and contributed to the Thanksgiving Dinner Free-Will Offering. The money has helped defray the cost of repairing their tow motor/forklift, which is critical for storing and pulling items from their warehouse for shipment. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the UWF and especially the staff of MedWish MedWorks.
Hudson United Women in Faith Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the church. Bring your own brown bag dinner to enjoy. (Please note the time change).
Mary Martha Circle will meet on Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the church.
Candace Gage, Managing Attorney for Immigration Legal Services at the International Institute of Akron, will be the speaker. The congregation is invited to attend.
Mary Martha usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Priscilla Circle will meet on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m. at Laurel Lake in the Hub meeting room. (Enter through the main entrance and someone will be there to direct you). Program TBD.
Please bring your own brown bag dinner and drink. Edie Taylor will provide a sweet treat.
Priscilla Circle usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Books for Breakfast will meet on Thursday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the Hudson Library. The book for discussion is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Books for Breakfast usually meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Outreach
UMW Nurture Committee Needs You!
The Hudson United Methodist Women’s Nurture Committee is a vital ministry to the members of HUMC. The Committee arranges for meals to be provided to families that may need assistance with meals following a hospitalization, health issues or a new baby, etc. There are also times when we need someone to deliver a meal. We can also have an ongoing need and would welcome new volunteers to participate in this church-wide ministry.
If you are on the email distribution list, we thank you and hope that you will remain on the list. If you have not signed up to assist with a meal from time to time but would like to be added to the email distribution list, please contact Cheryl Gamble or the church office.