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, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in global ministries of the church.
Monthly Meetings
2nd Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM, from September to May.
Each month, we gather on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM and 7 PM. Brunch refreshments will be in the Cafe Area and then we will meet in the Chapel. Interest Groups will be in their regular rooms. The evening Gathering will meet in the Chapel. Hope you can be with us.
HELP NEEDED after the meetings: In an attempt to be more environmentally friendly, we will be using glassware and china for our meetings. Please let us know if you can help run the dishwasher. Training provided! Cleanup should take less than 30 minutes.
Childcare is provided for AM meetings! Please register by the Thursday prior to the meeting to allow time to obtain staffing. Click here to register for childcare.
If you are new to United Women in Faith, Welcome! Below are the groups available.
Interest Groups meet after the general meeting, with the exception of September, December and May.
Morning Interest Groups
CULTURAL and LIFE INSIGHTS
Various Facilitators
Each month Oct.~Nov. and Jan.~ April, a different travel location or extremely unusual career or life experience will be shared during the monthly AM Interest Group. This group will meet in room G/H.
BOOKWORMS
Gail Lee, Facilitator
Bookworms discusses both fiction and non-fiction works from a faith-based perspective. This group meets in the Library.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Led by Pastor Karla Elliott
for purchase at the UWF September Kickoff and in the church entrance (Door #2) for $13.
Evening Interest Groups
Spiritual Formation
Michelle White, Facilitator
Welcome ladies to the evening UWF spiritual formation interest group for a study of the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah “saw the glory of Christ and spoke of him.“ (John 12: 41), linking the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Each month we will watch and then discuss a video.
Copies of the study book Isaiah: Striving Less and Trusting God More by Melissa Spoelstra will be available for any who would like to read further about learning to rely on the Lord.
Please feel free to drop in and share your thoughts and prayers with our small group.
BOOKMARKERS
Deb Skinner, Facilitator
This group reads a variety of subjects. Haven’t read the book, then come for the discussion and fellowship.
Contact Deb Skinner with questions. 317-574-1997.
All are welcome to join any interest group on any meeting time.
Upcoming Events
- INUMC Annual Conferenct – June 5-7 St. Luke’s UMC
- Open House at Lucille Raines Residence for Carolyn Marshall’s Retirement
- Open the Invitation
- Mission u Practicing Hope Together – June 20-22
- Download the form here – Mission U Registration.pdf
- Find out more at inumc.org/events/mission-u/
- Mission u Express – July 19 or 26 Find out more at inumc.org/events/mission-u-express/2025-07-19/
Tea with Barbie and Friends
May 13 @ 6:30 PM
United Women in Faith look forward to hosting a Tea with Barbie and Friends on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Friends include American doll, Madame Alexander and other dolls.
Our intent is to make this a kid friendly event while conjuring up some pleasant nostalgia for the grown-ups.
We will feature a Barbie bus for picture taking, some hats for dress up and a craft. While this is a tea, we will not be that strict in our interpretation. To keep it child friendly, do not be surprised of one of the finger-sandwich offering turns out to be pigs in blanket. Dessert will likely include a chocolate bar with fruit and shortbread. We aim to serve at least one type of scone. In addition to tea, we will have lemonade. Coffee will be available for those need that cup of Joe.
All are welcome! Bring a friend! Let us know you are coming
Sign Up to Attend
Trinkets & Treasures Sale
May 23 & 24 8 AM
Giant indoor yard sale open to the public! Shop Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturday 8 AM to Noon. All proceeds go to Missions.
Springtime is almost here! It’s time to declutter your house. Now is a good time to tackle that job before the weather gets nice and you want to spend more time outside. Wonder what to do with all the tools, appliances, decorating items that you will never use. TRINKETS AND TREASURES is your answer.
T&T which happens in May is St Mark’s UWF biggest fundraiser of the year and we need your donations. We will accept donations starting Sunday May 18th from 2-4 and daily while church is open, and until Thursday May 22 until noon. We accept all housing/garage items except clothes and large exercise equipment. No Christmas items please.
Ribbons of Hope~ Secure in God’s Love
Many “Ribbons of Hope Bags” have been shared with others to lift spirits, encourage hearts during difficult times and illnesses, and to reach out with scriptures and caring expressions of love. Prepared bags are available at the monthly UWF gatherings. Please take a bag or two to share with those who God has placed on your heart. Many hands and hearts are the messengers of God’s Love and His Hope through Scriptures and Loving Kindness.
How can you help? Continue by providing any of these supplies. Items may be placed at any time in the “Ribbons of Hope” plastic bin in the entry way, or brought to the monthly UWF Meetings.
Envelopes~ Hot Chocolate, Oatmeal, Soups
Tea Bags, Granola & Health Bars
Individual Cracker and Cookie Packets
Hostess Cupcake Treats
Wrapped Candies & Sweet Treats
Small Hand Soaps, Small containers of Hand and Body Lotions
Lip Balms, Small Kleenex Packets
Small Stuffed Animals
Tissue Paper, Ribbons
Inspirational & Blank Cards, Seasonal Stickers
10” x 8” bags with handles
Ways to Support Our Missions
One of the ways you can help support our UWF mission projects locally and around the world for women, children and youth is through your annual pledge. For questions, contact Peggy-Anne Hoy, Treasurer, at pahat664@gmail.com.
The St. Mark’s United Women in Faith donates to the following
Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home: www.iumch.org Click here for a list of current needs.
Thank you for your support of pledges and volunteerism. With God’s help and our faithful workers and supporters we were able to raise $20,230 for local, district and national mission projects thru our pledges and fundraising events.
Window to the World: A United Women in Faith Reading Program
All women of the church are invited to participate in the United Women in Faith National Reading Program “Your Window to the World”. Book Discussions take place 5 times a year in the church library.
UWF National Reading Program 2025 meeting dates.
Each discussion is focused on one of the Reading Categories. All meeting dates are on a Monday. The group meets in the church library from 7pm-8:30pm
- June 23, 2025 – Social Action
- October 27, 2025 Spiritual Growth
Visit the Reading Program website https://uwfaith.org/resources/reading-program/ for a list of eligible books. The UWF magazine response is also available as a physical and digital magazine. Click here to find out more.
For more information or to be added to the reading program email distribution list contact Kathy Lentz at kathylentz@gmail.com
The next question you may be asking yourself is how do I get these books? Answers:
- Some of them may be available in the St. Mark’s UMC library.
- Some of them may be available in your public library.
- Purchase them from online booksellers, i.e. Amazon, Cokesbury, Barnes & Noble, etc.
- Purchase them from a local bookstore.
- Share with other readers.
If you do order books through Amazon, please remember to visit smile.amazon.com, Amazon’s charitable giving page, and select “United Methodist Women” as your charitable organization. For all eligible purchases made on smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% to United Methodist Women.
United Women in Faith Fundraisers
Many hands are need to help with organizing, planning, working and attending the UWF fundraisers
2024-25 Fundraisers start in the fall
Arts & Crafts Marketplace
Pecan Sales – Starting November 3
Dessert Extravaganza – February 2025
Trinkets & Treasures – May 2025
Faith Talks – A United Women in Faith Podcast
Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Methodist Women hosted by Jennifer R Farmer, Spotlight PR. Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action. To access Faith Talks podcasts, go to uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/
All women of St. Mark’s UMC are invited to sign up for the
Closed Facebook Group. Just click the Facebook icon below.
United Women in Faith Interest Survey
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 (NIRV) 4 There are different kinds of gifts. But they are all given to believers by the same Spirit. 5 There are different ways to serve. But they all come from the same Lord. 6 There are different ways the Spirit works. But the same God is working in all these ways and in all people.
Thank you for taking the time to let us know what you are interested in being a part of St. Mark’s United Women in Faith. We appreciate your input and service. If you would prefer completing a hard copy of the survey, click here to download.