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

EVENTS

Connected Gathering

March 7 | 5:45-7:00pm | UPUMC Activity Center

The United Women in Faith will host a connected gathering on March 7 featuring a mission activity, dinner, and guest speaker Kim Brannon. All are welcome, so please join us from 5:45-7:00pm in the Activity center. Childcare is available, and reservations are required by March 3rd. See below for event details:

   5:45pm: Meet in Mission |  Stuff eggs for Bethlehem Center children's Easter egg hunt

   6:00pm: Dinner hosted by Deborah Circle | Cost is $15.00 per person payable at the event. Proceeds from dinner cost will support the UPUMC UWF local    missions. Reservations are required for dinner. Registration available at UPUMC information desk, gathering center or online through SignUp Genius link below.

   6:30pm: Speaker | Kim Brannon, Lay Leader of the North Texas Conference of the UMC. Kim will speak on "Leaders, Champions, Change Makers." All are welcome to attend the speaker portion of the event.

   *Childcare is available by reservation. Please contact Beth Johnson at bjohnson@upumc.org by March 3 to reserve a place for your child.

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

For over 150 years, members of United Women in Faith and predecessor organizations have been involved in mission that includes prayer, study, and action.  The Reading Program is a study opportunity, but it should also lead to action. 

For more information about the reading program, please click here>.

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