United Women In Faith
United Women in Faith, (formerly United Methodist Women), is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to 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.
Recently, the United Methodist Women took on a new name (a new logo and a new website) to better reflect how we answer our calling today. It’s an exhilarating time, as we commit to even greater inclusivity, action and impact. We remain women of passion and power, united by God’s love in our mission to support women, children and youth.
Our new name is part of the refreshment of our organization that includes a new look, new feel and new and improved programs designed to better nurture current members and welcome new women into our sisterhood. We will have the opportunity to join together to put our love into action!
For more information visit our new website at www.uwfaith.org. Also, more information can be found in our response magazine March/April 2022 edition. You may also contact Conference UWF President, Linda Yost, at , your District UWF Presidents, or your PAG (Program Advisory Group) members: Colleen Cates, National Director, ; Mikele Delmore, NEJ (Northeastern Jurisdiction) President, .
Within the denomination, United Women in Faith have approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders, and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children, and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.
UWF 2022 Officers
President Linda S. Yost (BS) |
Vice President Ruthella Lievers (BS) |
Secretary Janice Crowe (A) |
Treasurer Dorothy Medley (A) |
Spiritual Growth Wendy Johnson (BM) |
Nominations 410-627-7877 |
Education & |
Membership Nurture 443-622-8200 |
Secretary of Program Resources Contact President Linda Yost |
Communications Kim Marie Walker (A) |
Social Action 608-445-1876 |
Legacy Liaison Terri Booth (BM) and Daisy Farmer (A) |
National 410-488-5369 |
Northeastern 410-926-0536
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Mission u Dean (Adult School) 410-905-8956 |
Mission u Dean (Youth School) 615-970-9743 |
Mission U
Who to Contact
- Alexis Brown
- Logan Alley
- Epiphany Fields
- Michael Carrington
- Linda Yost
- Denise Fitzgerald
- Rita Green
- Jane Grays
- Daphne Hurd
- Patrick Elliott
Resources
UWF Projects
These projects minister to the needs of women and children in Washington, DC, the state of Maryland, and the panhandle of West Virginia. Local UMW units are encouraged to support these projects.
- Baltimore Parish Work, Baltimore City: Provides a unique opportunity through financial aid to enhance day camps and summer enrichment programs for youth and provide support to feeding programs, such as Manna House and Jacob's Well. Contact: Wendy Johnson, President, 443-278-6434.
- Epworth House Mission Project - Washington, D.C.: Provides yearly academic support to a selected female from overseas at Wesley Theological Seminary, Contact: Gertrude White, 301-656-9116
- Family Crisis Resource Center - Cumberland: Provides shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault/abuse through intervention and prevention. Contact: Taness Cline, 301-759-9246
- Scholarship Fund - Provides financial assistance for undergraduate students who are members of United Methodist churches within the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Applications are due yearly in mid-June. Contact: Kim Marie Walker, 443-534-1549
- Eastern Panhandle Empowerment Center (previously Shenandoah Women's Center) - Martinsburg, W.Va.: Provides counseling and shelter for sexually assaulted and abused women and children in the Tri-County West Virginia area. Contact: Kate Spriggs, 304-263-8522
- Shepherd's Staff - Westminster: Provides emergency services to children, adults, families, seniors and homeless in a spirit of compassion and respect. A few of the services are financial assistance, medical necessities, food, and clothing. Contact: Brenda Meadows, 410-857-5944
- Susanna Wesley House - Baltimore: Provides group living in a home-like setting to nine women with a modest income and their children. The women are provided schooling, job training, and counseling. Contact: Elizabeth M. Stemley 443-850-8544
- YWCA Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Domestic Violence Counseling -Arnold: Provides individual and family counseling, computer training, parenting education, mentoring after-school programs for at-risk children, and emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Contact: Molly Knipe, 410-626-7800
- Limitless- United Methodist Women’s most recent initiative that creates a space for young women as they embody the United Methodist Women’s purpose. Grounded in the scripture Luke 4:14, the seed event was held at Duke University in August 2012. The vision was to equip young women of faith, to transcend barriers and to do justice in their communities by putting their faith, hope, and love into action. The event was co-planned by women of the Young Women’s Consultative Group, and each conference recommended three women – one youth (14-17), one young adult (18-30), and one adult to serve as a mentor. The hope was (and still is) to create a multi-generational team that would envision and strategize together to engage young women across conferences. Contact: Shanae Als, 917-577-7504
Events
Flame Newsletter article due--August 15, 2022
Baltimore Metro Fall Meeting--September 17, 2022, 9:00 am-12:00 noon
Baltimore Suburban Fall Prayer Breakfast--TBA
Frederick District Annual Celebration--October 1, 2022, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Central Maryland Annual Celebration--October 1, 2022, 9:00 am- 12:00 noon
Annapolis Annual Celebration--October 8, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:30 pm
Greater Washington Annual Celebration--October 8, 2022, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
Washington East Annual Celebration--October 15, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:00 noon
BWCUWF Fall Annual Celebration--October 22, 2022, 10:00 am- 12:30 pm
Flame Newsletter article due--November 15, 2022
BWCUMW Planning Session--January 7, 2023, 9:00 am- 10:30 am
District Officer Training--January 7, 2023, 10:30 am- 12:00 noon