As of March 3, 2022, United Methodist Women is now United Women in Faith–a new name chosen to better reflect how we answer our calling to faith and action today.
The Oconee Street Unit of the United Women in Faith embraces, affirms and celebrates all persons of every gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, color, immigration status, marital status, physical and mental ability, educational level, and economic status, regardless of struggles with addiction and/or involvement with the legal system. We welcome all who would join us in the United Women in Faith’s purpose of becoming community to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; developing a creative, supportive fellowship; and expanding concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Founded by eight women in 1869, the UWF supports programs to educate and empower women around the globe, while protecting vulnerable children.
The entire program and organization of United Women in Faith focuses on mission, which includes:
- Providing opportunities to grow spiritually
- Equipping women and girls to be leaders
- Providing transformative educational experiences
- Organizing for growth and flexibility
- Working for justice through service and advocacy
Oconee Street women gather once a month to visit, work on mission activities, conduct business and study together. Contact Carter Vest at cartervest@gmail.com for meeting times.
Assembly 2022: Turn it Up!
Video: Former Oconee Street member and UMW unit president Sally Askew honored at 2018 Assembly.