United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith Book Study
The United Women in Faith are excited to host a book study featuring the book, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times, by Dr. Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams with Gail Hudson. In this New York Times best seller, Jane Goodall, the world‘s most famous naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally best selling co-author of The Book of Joy, explore one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. The book is at the library in book, e-book and audiobook formats.
Sunday, April 26, after worship in the Fireside Room
United Women in Faith Mission Statement
United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.
Vision
Turning faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world.
Purpose
We are:
A community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.
Our focus is on education and mission, including a priority towards helping women, children and families. All monies raised throughout the year go to local and global missions. A few of our annual events at First UMC include:
- January Game Day
- St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
- High School Seniors Scholarship Luncheon
- Christmas in July Boutique and Bake Sale
- Women’s Tea
- Peanut Brittle making – to be sold at our Christmas Boutique
Through these events, we have been able to support the following local and global missions/organizations:
- The Westside Food Bank
- The People Concern
- Children, Youth, and Family Collaborative
- Meals on Wheels
- The Wesley Foundation serving UCLA
- Step Up on Second Street
- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- Annual Scholarships presented to High School Seniors at Graduation Luncheon
- Angel Tree Ministry – collecting home goods for Upward Bound House families
- The Youth Service Project
We welcome your involvement in any and all ways, in person and in prayer. To subscribe to the Santa Monica United Women in Faith newsletter, or for more information, email here.
– Karen Ing and Robin Henning Co-chairs of United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith Senior Scholarship Luncheon
The United Women in Faith celebrated three high school graduates for their annual special scholarship recognition, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, after worship in the Fireside Room.
United Women in Faith – a Global Connection
Driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood, we work to improve the lives of women, children and youth. Every day, we show up. We take action. We get it done. And we invite you to join us.
Who We Are: We’re a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation.
What We Do: We connect spiritual women to act boldly for justice and transform communities.
Find out more about the work of the global United Women in Faith – https://uwfaith.org
Join monthly podcast conversations with the global United Women in Faith, hosted by Jennifer R Farmer. Each month, we’ll explore timely themes and resources, from expert insights on ways to live your faith to inspiring interviews with spiritual leaders. Visit our Events Calendar to join the live podcasts, view past episodes, and sign up to receive email reminders.
To subscribe to the Santa Monica United Women in Faith newsletter, or for more information, email here.