{"id":2178,"date":"2019-08-14T14:07:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T14:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/204.16.129.187\/?page_id=2178"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:46:30","slug":"united-methodist-women","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stpaulsrochester.org\/index.php\/united-methodist-women\/","title":{"rendered":"United Women in Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;United Women in Faith&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;UWF title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#d6d6d6&#8243; min_height=&#8221;54px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-51px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-58px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.stpaulsrochester.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/uwf_logo_rgb.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;uwf_logo_rgb&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;UWF logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;UWF description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-container-622f47deb9e9f wp-block-group alignwide\">\n<h2 id=\"we-are-women-with-a-purpose\" class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-header-subhead\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">We are women with a purpose. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">We 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>See more at the United Women in Faith new website <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwfaith.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">uwfaith.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;UWF description&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">United Women in Faith<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">United Methodist Women is now United Women in Faith<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Announced in early March, 2022, this move is part of a refreshing of the organization that includes a new logo and an array of new and improved programs to nurture current members and welcome new women to join to put their love in action on behalf of women, children, and youth.<\/p>\n<p>The new programs are fruits of research conducted over the past five years with more than 24,000 United Methodists and women of other Christian traditions participating in the surveys, focus groups and interviews. This input informed the prayerful discernment of staff and elected leaders.<\/p>\n<p>The changes are designed to address the different needs and life stages of current members and new women and expand options for membership and engagement. The new name also aims to welcome current members whose local churches may choose to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church as well as women of other faith traditions who want to join.\u00a0 \u00a0(uwfaith.org)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Circle descriptions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>St. Paul&#8217;s United Women in Faith<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Circles<\/strong> <\/span>provide a great way to get to know a smaller group of UWF women. The monthly meetings generally feature a short program, discussion, and social time. The circles also work together to support the\u00a0 UWF mission projects. All women are encouraged to visit the circles and find one that fits their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Charity Circle<\/strong><\/span> (Members-at-Large): There are no monthly meetings, but these women attend general meetings and participate in fund raisers and other UWF events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Faith Circle<\/strong>:<\/span> This group meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Parlor. Varied and interesting programs for all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Joy Circle:<\/strong><\/span> Contact <a href=\"mailto:calund2@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amy Lundquist<\/a> for meeting information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Love Circle<\/strong>:<\/span> Love Circle members are encouraged to join Faith Circle meetings when possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>New Hope Circle<\/strong>:<\/span> Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in members\u2019 homes. Working women, homemakers, and lively retirees alike will find this a great place for fellowship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Patience Circle<\/strong>:<\/span> Meets the 2nd Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Parlor. With a mixture of age groups and varied programs and speakers, there is something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/stpaulsrochester.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/UMW-rummage-sale.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;rummage sale image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;divider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;grey&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#d6d6d6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-58px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Previous Rummage reults&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>May 2026 sale raised $23,600!<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thank you to our amazing volunteers<\/strong> who worked so hard all week to receive, sort, sell and clean up a mountain of donations. St. Paul\u2019s army of volunteers worked hard and<strong> $23,600<\/strong> was raised to be given to charities supported by the United Women in Faith. Thank you to ALL who made this sale a GIANT success!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/stpaulsrochester.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/StPauls_RumLogo-Transparent.png&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Rummage sale logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Rummage sale dates&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; 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