United Women in Faith
Of Baker Memorial United Methodist ChurchBaker Memorial’s United Women in Faith organization provides a variety of exciting opportunities for fellowship, outings, missions outreach and fundraising Here, Near, and Far Away. The Leadership Team, our governing board, meets the first Wednesday of every month. Our four active circles (groups) are listed below. We welcome all women with open arms!
Our Mission
Our four circles have a mission of helping women and children, locally and throughout the world. We host different types of fundraisers throughout the year to support many different organizations that help women and children prosper.
In addition to our fundraisers, we also pledge annually to our United Women in Faith (UWF) district. All of these funds are distributed by the Women’s Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of the Methodist Church to organizations in the U.S. as well as throughout the world. We also contribute to the missions of Baker Memorial, donating to some of its many ministries. We are a busy group of women who will, with God’s help, continue our missions by pledging our money, time and talents. A heartfelt invitation is extended to all women in our congregation! Which Circle is best for YOU?
Save the Date
- Bunco: Sunday, March 2 from 2-4 pm
- Pies for Pi: Sunday, March 9 bake sale
- Purchase with a Purpose: Our annual fair trade market is Saturday, April 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. This a wonderful event with multiple vendors and goods from all over the world.
- Women’s Movie Night: Friday, June 6
CIRCLE MEETINGS
Lydia Circle’s first gathering in 2025 will be Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm in Wiley Hall. The program will be Conversations with Pastor Jenny. Appetizers, desserts, coffee and tea will be provided. All women and Circles are invited to attend.
The hostesses want to support Lazarus House with items found on their Urgent Needs List. To donate, take a look at the urgent needs list link here. Bring your item(s) and your hostesses will deliver to Lazarus House.
Phoebe Circle meets on Wednesday, January 15 from 9:30-11:30 am in Wiley is our Midwest Mission Fabric Cutting Day. The cut fabric will be used to make Cover Them With Love Quilts. Please bring cutting scissors. If you have them, a rotary cutter and mat are even better.
On Wednesday, February 5, we will be cooking dinner for Faith, Food & Fun. Volunteers will be needed in the morning to make Phoebe stew and at dinnertime to serve and prep. Look for a sign-up to come out with more information and donation needs.
Find Your Circle
Lydia Circle: This is a circle of active women who are a variety of ages. Meetings take place on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the evenings at the discretion of the member hosting the event. Meetings include service projects, social time together, and more.
Phoebe Circle: This is a circle of active women who are a variety of ages. Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month September-May from 9-11 am in the Parlor, unless an outing or special event is planned. Meetings include social time together, off-site outings, service project, and more.
Rahab Circle: This is a circle of young women. Meetings take place at the discretion of the member hosting.
Sarah Ruth Circle: This is a circle of retired women. Meetings generally take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm. (third Wednesday in November and December) in the church Parlor.
More About UWF
United Women in Faith is a sisterhood acting in faith to tackle the hard work of the world without hesitation.
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.
“God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day”