The UMW Reading Program is designed to help each woman set goals to read books that fall into the four Mission areas of emphasis:
Education
Spiritual Growth
Social Action
Nurturing for Community.
There are four Reading Program Plans:
Plan I - read 4 books each year, 1 from each category. Books may be chosen from the current list or from lists from the 5 previous years. Youth books are included. In addition to reading the books, regular reading of Response is required.
Plan II - read 10 books each year, at least 2 from each category. Books may be chosen from the current list or from lists from the 5 previous years. Youth books are included. In addition to reading the books, regular reading of Response and New World Outlook is required.
Plan III - read 15 books each year, 8 books with at least 2 from each category and 7 additional books from any category. Books may be chosen from the current list or from lists from the 5 previous years. Youth and children's books are included. In addition to reading the books, regular reading of Response and New World Outlook is required.
Plan IV - read 20 books each year, 8 books with at least 2 from each category and 12 additional books from any category. Books may be chosen from the current list or from lists from the 5 previous years. Youth and children's books are included. In addition to reading the books, regular reading of Response and New World Outlook is required.