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Celebration Women's Ministry FAQ

Why Celebration?

God is calling women in the body of Christ into ministry to each other.  It is a need that He sees, which is evidenced by the fact that He has begun moving women in that direction.  The founders of Celebration simply recognized a work that God was already doing and felt called to join His ministry.  Celebration serves as both an “umbrella” and foundation for women’s ministries in which the focus is salvation, healing, and equipping.  By offering both speakers and studies in these three areas, Celebration meets the full range of women’s needs.

Why does Celebration stress worship?

Praise and worship is the heart of why we assemble as believers, for in worship we not only meditate on the goodness of God, we express our love and thanksgiving and celebrate with joy the wonder of His grace given to us in His Son, Jesus Christ.

 

How does it fit within the United Methodist Church?

Celebration is a women’s ministry under the Committee on Devotional Life of the Texas Annual Conference.  A representative from Celebration serves on the Committee.  It is designed to complement existing women’s ministries within local churches, not conflict with them.

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How does Celebration function within the Methodist Church?

Celebration functions as an autonomous women’s ministry sanctioned by the United Methodist Church.  There is a denominational and inter-denominational aspect to Celebration.  The ministry is sponsored by the United Methodist Church and yet, invites the participation of women of all denominations, regardless of cultural or ethnic heritage.

 

What about funding and finances?

Celebration is not receiving any funding from the Conference or any other denominational source.  All expenses are currently being met through the receiving of offerings and donations.  Celebration does not support any call for payment of dues and believes, instead, that all contributions should be gifts from the heart.  This is a ministry that was created in response to God’s leading and stands in faith that He will provide as we follow in obedience.

How can women in the local church start a Celebration chapter?

Start a Celebration chapter by earnestly seeking God’s will and determining the commitment level of your church members.  Then, meet regularly for praise and worship, and prayer.  For more details, please refer to Starting a Celebration Chapter.

Leadership training seminars are held on a regular basis and are conducted in various areas throughout the conference.  Board members will also make themselves available to local churches for help and encouragement in implementing the ministry.  Annual conference-wide Celebration retreats are also planned.

 

How is Celebration chartered in the local church?

A local charter for Celebration will be given at the end of three months if there is a clear call and commitment to serving Christ through the ministry of Celebration, full agreement with the statement of beliefs, goals and purposes of Celebration, approval of the pastor and the Council of Ministries, three to five women willing and qualified to serve as officers.  See Starting a Celebration Chapter for further information.

 

How is Celebration structured?

At the National level, there is a National Board consisting of ten to twelve women serving two year terms.  They oversee specific areas, such as praise and worship, prayer, training, etc. District Representatives serve as the liaison between the church chapters within their District and the National Board.  Celebration in the local church should be led by a Celebration Chapter Board consisting of a president, vice president, corresponding secretary, recording secretary and treasurer.  Cluster organizations of Celebration may be formed in which two or more churches work in partnership in this ministry.  The charter requirements are the same.

 

Can women from other churches participate?

Yes!  Celebration encourages the participation of all women, regardless of denomination, cultural or ethnic heritage.

 

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