United Women in Faith

WELCOME TO UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH OF UPUMC

The women of University Park United Methodist Church unite with nearly two million throughout the world to:

• Know God and experience freedom as whole persons, through Jesus Christ 
• Develop a creative, supportive fellowship 
• Expand mission through participation in the global ministries of the church

As United Women in Faith, we assume many roles but we share a common worldwide commitment to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ as we seek to bring our faith to life in our service to others. The UWF efforts support many programs that strengthen our community, our church and the world including:

• Fundraisers for church activities such as Vacation Bible School
• Meals on Wheels
• Methodist Hospital Auxiliary & Golden Cross
• Project Transformation reading programs
• Dallas Bethlehem Center
• C.C. Young Retirement Community
• Open Door Preschool
• Scholarship support and fundraising
• Wesley-Rankin Community Center
• Global women's programs through Call to Prayer and Self Denial offering and the World Thank Offering

Upcoming Events

DINE + CONNECT

May 5 | 5:30pm

The United Women in Faith invites you to their Dine + Connect event on May 5 at 5 pm in the Activity Center. Enjoy Cinco de Mayo dinner with friends and guest speaker Rev. Donna Whitehead, barrier breaking UMC pioneer, and author of "I Am Enough". RSVP to Kim Brannon at KimBrannon5@gmail.com. ($5 dinner cost payable at event)

UMW CIRCLE GROUPS

Circles are groups of women that meet to discuss topics such as Bible study, spiritual growth and mission. Circles support a local mission chosen by the circle participants. 

Deborah Circle

The Deborah Circle welcomes women of all ages who are mission-minded and want to nurture friendships. We enjoy fellowship and hands-on local mission projects. Deborah Circle meets at the church the second Monday of each month at 10am.

Mary Martha Circle

Dedicated women with young-adult children meet to plan volunteer projects that involve local mission partners such as Wesley-Rankin Community Center, Dallas Bethlehem Center, C.C. Senior Living Community, and Methodist Dallas Medical Center. They meet in members’  homes throughout the year.

Lydia Circle

Devoted to knowing the Lord and serving those in need while engaging with each other, Lydia Circle is a connected group of working (or recently working) professional women of all ages who meet monthly to alternately study the Bible, engage in mission, and spend time in fellowship. We welcome new members, new ideas, and new challenges. Meetings are typically held at UPUMC on the second Monday of the month at 6:30pm.

UWF READING PROGRAM

The purpose of the UWF reading program is to encourage our members to: 

• Increase sensitivity to all persons-their needs, interests, and concerns.
• Encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today.
• Grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life.
• Expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission.

Each year books are chosen to broaden exposure to a variety of concerns.

Books are on the reading list for 5 years and are organized into 5 categories.

•  Education for Mission
•  Nurturing for Community
•  Social Action
•  Spiritual Growth
•  Leadership Development

The books are kept on a cart just inside the door to the library.

On the front of a binder on the cart is information about the reading program, how to check out books and record them on the reading program reporting form.

MORE UWF INFORMATION FOR YOU