United Women in Faith
2025 Saint Mark UWF Officers (L-R) Linda Jones, Marian Stillwell, Sarah Boylston, Judy Elrod, Perk McNew, Deanna Bench, Donna Dowd, Linda Chapman, Janet Figueroa, Nancy Evatt, Cheryl Stevens.
Our Purpose
The organized unit of United Women in Faith shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative support fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
A major benefit of the UWF is the fellowship and support of a community of caring women at Saint Mark who make up this group. There are six circles that meet each month, September – May/June. The UWF also cares for our congregation by providing bereavement receptions/meals to church family members who have lost a loved one.
Come and visit the UWF Circle meetings and events!
Living the Vision
We provide opportunities and resources to grow spiritually, become more deeply rooted in Christ and put faith into action.
We are organized for growth, with flexible structures leading to effective witness and action.
We equip women and girls around the world to be leaders in communities, agencies, workplaces, governments and churches.
We work for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems.
We provide educational experiences that lead to personal change in order to transform the world.
UWF Circles
Abigail Circle
First Mondays at 10:00 am
A203
Contact: Judy Elrod
Elizabeth Circle
First Thursdays at 10:30 am
Keowee Key Event Center
Contact: Linda Chapman
Contact: Laura Smith
Ruth Circle (Four)
First Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
A203
Contact: Nancy Evatt
Faith Circle
First Mondays at 10:00 am
A206
Contact: Jody Gaulin
Susanna Wesley Circle
Second Tuesdays at 10:30 am
A203
Contact: Janet Figueroa
Deborah Circle
First Mondays at 7:00 pm
A203
Contact: Sarah Boylston
Mission Focus Issues
United Women in Faith is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.
Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world.
United Women in Faith and The United Methodist Church’s principles and values include:
- Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth.
- Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.
- Promoting inclusion and equity.
- Promoting fair labor practices.
- Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Mission Giving
United Women in Faith is trusted with pledges and donations from individual members and local member organizations, as well as mission partners and anonymous donors who have a heart for mission.
We support programs in the United States and around the world that benefit women, children and youth — thereby impacting entire communities. As an agency of The United Methodist Church, United Women in Faith abides by the Social Principles and Discipline as determined by General Conference, giving only to projects in accordance with those guidelines.
Through their generosity, United Women in Faith members transform the lives of women, youth, and children in the United States and around the world.
United Women in Faith’s Mission Giving – which is unrestricted funds – supports the total program of the organization. There are five avenues for Mission Giving: Pledge to Mission, Special Mission Recognition, Gift to Mission, Gift in Memory, and World Thank Offering.