United Women in Faith (UWF), formerly known as United Methodist Women (UMW), is the official organization for women within the United Methodist Church that originally started in 1869. The St. Luke’s United Women in Faith is a diverse group of women where all are welcome to be a part of the UWF purpose and mission. You don’t have to be a part of the St. Luke’s congregation to be part of the United Women in Faith.
We are women; housewives, businesswomen, single, married, divorced, widowed, working, retired, disabled, military, civilian, of all ages who gather in fellowship and purpose to support missions for women, children, and youth.
About the National United Women of Faith
“In every local church there shall be an organized unit of United Methodist Women”
(United Methodist Book of Discipline Paragraph 256.5 & Section XIII Paragraph 1901).
Per our constitution: “The 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. Membership shall be open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong & participate.”
UWF is organized in most local churches, eight Districts, one Oklahoma State Conference part of the Regional South Central Jurisdiction and National office in New York. Our National Organization was established in 1869 with current membership of over 500,000 (largest women’s organization). After 153 years, we continue the dedication to missions around the globe in more than 100 countries, to provide more than $25 million per year in resources.
Our UWF National office is now offering a new way to connect with awesome resources! Just click on the link below and sign up for “All Access Membership” to be informed about the UWF Calendar of events, podcasts, webinars, and leadership development.
After filling in your contact information click the options to fill in the Local Unit, District, and Conference as noted below.
Local Unit: OKC St Luke’s
District: Heartland
Conference: Oklahoma
UWF Circles
St. Luke’s has several ways to participate in UWF
through small groups called Circles:
You can join a Circle for fellowship, Bible study, and service. “Unit Meetings” are also held periodically with all members of the various UWF circles and feature guest speakers with enriching talks about faith.
- Hannah Circle | 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Edmond Campus Youth Room | Email Cindy Adams
- Knitting Group | Wednesdays at 6 p.m. during WNA | Downtown Campus Gallery
- Mary Martha Circle | 1st Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. Edmond Campus Youth Room and 3rd week of the month off-site event. | Email Julie Evans
- Reader’s Group Book Review and Book Exchange | 1st Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in Room 202 | Email Janice Low
- Women of Faith | Meets weekly for a Bible Study in the Mansion Library | $5 lunch | Email Amy Givens
- UWFaith Reading Program & Library | Email Julie Slaughter
Grace, Lydia, and Ruth Circles | not currently meeting
Please contact Mary Rachel Bailey to confirm meeting information.
(Contact info below)
Fundraising Groups that all Circles Support
- Downtown Bake Sale | Fundraising group for Bake Sales held the Sundays before Easter and Thanksgiving | Email Sharon Vughan
- Edmond Bake Sale | Fundraising group for Bake Sales held the Sundays before Easter and Thanksgiving | Email Debbie Strong
- Garage Sale Group | Fundraising group for annual garage sale held the 1st week of August | Email Janice Low
For information on UWF Circles or Events, please contact:
President: Mary Rachel Bailey
(405) 207-8141
>> Email Mary Rachel Bailey
Vice President: Beverly Williams
