United Methodist Women – The organized unit of the United Methodist Women (UMW) a community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.

United Methodist Women Circle Meetings

All Buncombe Street United Methodist women are invited to join a Circle for Christian fellowship, learning, and service. The fall is a wonderful time of year to take on new opportunities and Circles meet monthly at various times. This year, a new Circle will be offered for young women on a Sunday at 6:00 PM along with the regular Tuesday Circles. Find one that fits your schedule and join in.

A new Circle for young women will meet on Sunday, September 12, at 6:00 PM in the Orders Parlor. A light supper will be served. Contact Jennifer Sperry for more information at 918-1905.

The Nan Ivester Circle meets in a member's home at 10:00 AM. Contact Sally Adkins at 855-5960 or Judy Pennell at 297-1193 for more information.

The Dot Moore Circle meets in Orders Parlor at 9:30 AM and church childcare will be provided. Contact April Stambaugh at 292-2375 for more information.

The Ruth Diggs Circle meets at 11:00 AM in the Truluck Dining Room and lunch will be served for $5. Contact Alice Gullick at 282-1999 for reservations and more information.

The Edith Edwards Circle meets at 7:00 PM in the Orders Parlor and a light supper will be served. Contact Ranette Gaffney at 235-7280 for more information.

The Dean Mauney Circle meets in a member's home at 7:00 PM. Contact Lib Longmeyer at 834-4803 for more information.

Women in Ministry

This fall, Women at the Well will continue to offer many opportunities to get into God’s Word. For more information or to register, click to email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 864-271-4977. There is a small cost of $15 for Thirsty Thursday that covers refreshments and books. Participants in all of the other studies are responsible for their study material costs. You may also click to email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it who will be able to answer questions about this year's programs and offerings.

Beginning September 1, Women at the Well will offer a program called, “A Cool Cup of Water.” This Wednesday evening program is “girlfriend” time where a short devotional will be offered by a talented BSUMC woman or guest speaker. The goal will be to provide wisdom and encouragement for busy women. No preparation or sign-up will be required. Women will be encouraged to come as you are and be refreshed! “Jesus answered... ‘whoever drinks the water I give her will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give her will become in her a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’” (John 4:13-14, adapted)

Thirsty Thursday Bible Study Offerings from 9:30-11:30 AM

Bible Doings: Living God’s Word through Study and Action | members spend every other week together in Bible study, learning from Romans 12 on becoming authentic followers of Christ. On alternate weeks, the group in service live out the Word through visitation, homeless ministry, Meals on Wheels, or through any number of service opportunities.

Becoming a Woman of Influence, written by Carol Kent, investigates seven principles that Jesus used as He discipled His followers. Through reading, discussion, and Scripture study learn how to influence others for Christ.

Deeper Still: A Woman’s Study to a Closer Walk with God - calls women into a more intimate relationship with God. As participants study Scripture together, they will be drawn to increasing spiritual maturity learning purity of heart, the mind of Christ, a fear of the Lord, and prayer.

Beth Moore …and More! Through this DVD-based study participants learn from Beth Moore and renowned teachers Priscilla Shirer and Kay Arthur. Spend six weeks studying the life of David in the book Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed, followed by selections from the study Faithful, Abundant, True.

Invitation to the Old Testament - This study, modeled after the Disciple study, surveys the Old Testament, hearing the story of God and God’s calling of the people of Israel through the voices of the biblical text.

Workplace & Everning Study Offerings at Various Times & Locations

Tuesdays during lunch - a group meets at Greenville First Bank on Verdae from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. They are studying Carol Kent’s Becoming a Woman of Influence.

Early Tuesday morning - this group meets at the main campus of Greenville Memorial Hospital in the cafeteria. Healthcare workers who often don’t get an extended lunch break meet from 5:45-6:45 AM beginning September 7. They will study Becoming a Woman of Influence, by Carol Kent.

Tuesday evening - a study which began over the summer resumes on September 14, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The group will learn about the parables of Jesus using a study called Live Deeply. Childcare is available for this study.

Thursday at BSUMC during lunch - this group for women working downtown includes our church staff. Why We Need Girlfriends is the new study beginning September 9 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM.