Miriam Circle

Miriam Circle

Miriam Circle is a small-group women’s ministry connected with United Women in Faith at Marysville First UMC. It gathers for fellowship, programs, conversation, and shared faith. All women are invited.

Gathering Together

Miriam Circle meets for fellowship, thoughtful programs and conversation. Meetings provide time to learn, share experiences and enjoy one another’s company.

Part of United Women in Faith

Miriam Circle is connected with the church’s United Women in Faith ministry while offering its own regular gatherings and programs.

All Women Are Invited

Women of the congregation are welcome to take part in Miriam Circle programs and fellowship.

November 2026

Miriam Circle met in October; Carol Schellenger opened the gathering with “Surely the Presence” and prayer.

Carol then read “God Calling” by Ken Gaub from the book “Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul.” It was a story from Ken’s life about receiving a sign from God that renewed his commitment to ministry. The scripture was from Psalm 91:11, “For he will give his angels charge over you, to guard you in all your ways….”

Announcements included the next UWF Planning Meeting on Wed., Oct. 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Youth Room and the next Miriam Circle on Wed., Nov. 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Parlor. The speaker will be Michelle Downing from Casa de Esperanza.

Marsha Sylvester-José presented the Sept./Oct. issue of Response magazine for anyone who wanted to read it and mentioned that she had ordered four new books for the Reading Program. The books should be available this Sunday.

Carol introduced Randy Davis, who spoke about his time with the Peace Corps from 1975 through 1979. The Peace Corps was established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Randy volunteered and used his Berkley Degree in soil science to help the small African nation of Lesotho by creating soil maps. He brought blankets, baskets, and hats from the area as well as photo albums and slides. It was a wonderful presentation and highly informative.

The meeting concluded with Myra’s wonderful apple spiced cake.

Carol Schellenger

Next Meeting

Wednesday, November 11

2:00 p.m. • Parlor

Michelle Downing from Casa de Esperanza will speak. All women are invited.