United Women in Faith
United Women in Faith, previously called The United Methodist Women, has several groups called "Circles" (listed below) that meet throughout the year, typically September through May, for fellowship, service, and to enjoy programs on a wide variety of subjects. As women united in the bond of spiritual fellowship, we extend an invitation to all women of the church and the community to join us for one of our monthly meetings.
Lunch Bunch Circle - Lunch Bunch meets once a month at 12:00pm with a devotion or speaker. Ladies of all ages bring a sack lunch and often end the hour with a "hands-on" local mission project. Their Mission Focuses are Coastal Children's Advocacy Center, Christ Child's Nest, Local SonRise Servers.
Legacy Circle - This circle usually meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:00PM in the Bridal Parlor. These are women of all ages who enjoy a spiritual program each month and want to be connected to UMW activities but cannot attend daytime meetings. For their Mission Focus, they vary their support among many UMW initiatives.
Circle of Love - This group presently meets quarterly on Tuesdays at 9 am in the Bridal Parlor. They support Inner City Night Shelter, supplying them with 100 rolls of toilet paper each month and Christmas gifts that fulfill current needs such as hats, gloves, and steel-toed shoes (past items). They enjoy fellowship, a devotional, and prayer.
Good Samaritan Circle - Meets the 1st Friday of each month at 10:00am in the Green House in Room 101. They have a varity of programs, from guest speakers to serving in projects together. Their Mission Focus is the Wesley Community Center. They also financially support two children at the Christ Child's Nest, and sponsor a Christmas mission project.
Circle of Grace - This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Bridal Parlor. Primarily mothers of young children, though all agres are welcome, these women support each other with grace and love through the seasons of life. Their Mission Focuses are SAFE shelter and Wesley Community Center, and they also participate in family-focused mission events throughout the year.
Sisters in Christ - This group of women meets several times a year for fellowship and mission work. They support Hope Arbor by serving in their Manna Crew, bake for Day on the Island, collect gifts for a family at Christmas, and support other missions. Meeting times vary. Contact the church office for current information.