We’re 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.
Faith | Action | Sisterhood
We’ve taken a new name to better reflect how we answer our calling today. It’s an exhilarating time, as we commit to even greater inclusivity, action, and impact. We remain women of passion and power, united by God’s love in our mission to support women, children, and youth.
What is United Women in Faith?
United Women in Faith is a supportive, inclusive Christian membership organization where women grow spiritually, develop as leaders, and serve and work to create a world in which all women, children and youth thrive. United Women in Faith is celebrated as a sisterhood that transforms communities. We hope you join us.
What does United Women in Faith do?
Our members nurture one another in community and support U.S. and International projects and partners; improving the lives of women, children and youth with their prayers, volunteer and advocacy efforts, and financial gifts.
Our Mission
We seek to 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.
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, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
Let us help you find a Central UWF Women's Circle!
Central UWF has six circles of women: Anna, Deborah, Eve, Martha, Ruth and a new circle for women (unnamed women circle). Some circles meet on weekdays mornings and some on weekday evenings. Each circle has specific interests, projects and social activities. Locations of the meetings vary. Many of the circles meet at the church on the first week of the month. Read more about circle meeting times below.
Anna Circle
The Anna Circle meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am in the CUMC Parlor.
For more information contact Carol Rychly or Mary Ann Wansong.
For more information contact Carol Rychly or Mary Ann Wansong.
Deborah Circle
The Deborah Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
For more information contact Susan Snell.
For more information contact Susan Snell.
Eve Circle
The Eve Circle meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am in the CUMC Parlor.
For more information contact Donna Anderson or Sharon LeDuc.
For more information contact Donna Anderson or Sharon LeDuc.
Martha Circle
The Martha Circle meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
For more information contact Kathy Leftwich, Susan Lifchez, or Laura Steil.
For more information contact Kathy Leftwich, Susan Lifchez, or Laura Steil.
Ruth Circle
The Ruth Circle meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.
For more information contact Kim Everette.
For more information contact Kim Everette.
Unnamed Women's Circle
The Unnamed Women's Circle is an open small group opportunity for women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Our name allows us to represent over 600 unnamed women in the Bible. We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Childcare is provided for ages 0-5 y/o.
For more information contact Pastor Ann H. Owens, Sarah Caraway or Christina McDonald.
For more information contact Pastor Ann H. Owens, Sarah Caraway or Christina McDonald.
Upcoming Events
UPDATE
Click the button below for the list of those being honored or remembered through this year's Peace Lights!
Peace Lights for Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship
Once again during this Advent and Christmas season, United Women in Faith will be placing a Peace Tree in the Memorial Garden in front of the Fellowship Hall. We invite you to participate by remembering or honoring a loved one. For each $5 donation, a light will be placed on the Peace Tree. Net proceeds will go toward the Maureen Carr Memorial UWF Scholarship Fund. In the spring, UWF will award two scholarships to Central’s high school seniors or college students.
To participate in this celebration of love and light, please submit your donation to the church office by Sunday, November 17.
Include $5 for each name you wish to remember or honor along with your name, email address, and telephone number; the name of each person in whose memory you are donating; the name of each person in whose honor you are donating; and the total enclosed. You may also find a submission form here.
Members of UWF will also be collecting submissions outside the sanctuary the first three Sundays in November.
If writing a check, please make it payable to “United Women in Faith” and marked “Peace Lights.” If mailing your submission, send it to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801, attention UWF Peace Lights.
A list of all those who are being remembered or honored will be handed out at a Sunday service in early December.
For further information, please contact Alexandra Holland at alexandra@wncnature.com.
To participate in this celebration of love and light, please submit your donation to the church office by Sunday, November 17.
Include $5 for each name you wish to remember or honor along with your name, email address, and telephone number; the name of each person in whose memory you are donating; the name of each person in whose honor you are donating; and the total enclosed. You may also find a submission form here.
Members of UWF will also be collecting submissions outside the sanctuary the first three Sundays in November.
If writing a check, please make it payable to “United Women in Faith” and marked “Peace Lights.” If mailing your submission, send it to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St., Asheville, NC 28801, attention UWF Peace Lights.
A list of all those who are being remembered or honored will be handed out at a Sunday service in early December.
For further information, please contact Alexandra Holland at alexandra@wncnature.com.