Faith ~ Hope ~ Love – in Action
We are women with a Purpose!
(find events below)
United Women in Faith/UWF (prev. United Methodist Women/UMW) is a community of women of all ages.
We seek to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship and education so that we can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities.
We gather to support one another’s spiritual lives, for creative supportive fellowship, and to encourage one another to self-giving service in the community and the world. We are a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children and youth, we act for justice and transform communities.
Bold action, like faith, takes courage. Our bravery is inspired by God’s love and our powerful commitment to improve the lives of women, children, and youth. United Women in Faith works for justice through compassionate service and advocacy to change unfair policies and systems that harm women, children, and youth—from racial and gender injustice to economic inequality, climate issues, and more.
Campbell UWF General Meetings (for all Circle members) are held twice a year:
the First Thursday of May and the First Thursday of December in the Fireside Room.
These meetings are followed by refreshments and a program.
The Campbell UWF is part of the CA-NV Conference UWF and the El Camino Real District UWF.
The Campbell UWF Executive Board meets monthly.
Write the Secretary at uwf @ campbellunited.org for the minutes or more about events and activities.
UWF groups at Campbell UMC meet in “Circles” at different times and places.
Circles meet the second week of each month, from September through June.
Find a Circle that is convenient for you. All women are invited to attend.
For more information and to learn about circle groups, contact: uwf @ campbellunited.org
Current & Upcoming UWF Events
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Affordable Housing Social Action Event – 19 May, 2024
St. Paul’s UMC invites you to join for
Affordable Housing: Challenges & Solutions
Learning from Lived Experience.
Sunday, May 19th, 2024, 5:00 – 7:15pm
Dinner: 5:00 – 5:45pm; Program: 5:50 – 7:15pm
Find the Event Flyer here.
La Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida
24 N. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Free garage parking at 5th & E. St. John St. (one block from the church)
Thousands of people are unhoused in San Jose every night and thousands more are housing insecure, that is they are facing eviction or the threat of eviction, don’t know where they will spend tomorrow night, are staying with a family member or friend temporarily, etc.
This event spotlights the experiences of our panelists and their struggles to find affordable, stable housing. Not only will we hear about their struggles, but we will also learn from them what would have been helpful to them as they looked for affordable housing.
After learning from our panelists, there will be a brief presentation about how the City of San Jose is working to reduce the severity of the housing crisis, followed by a presentation by a member of St. Paul’s addressing their efforts to build affordable housing. (English-Spanish translation provided.)
Panelists:
– Mary Sapigao (Change the Story)
– Karen Parker (St. Paul’s UMC Member)
– Members of La Primera Iglesia
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Mission U 2024
The theme of Mission U this year is, “The Kin-dom is Among You,” and the first session will be in Monte Toyon May 31st through June 2nd.
Registration deadline for the first session is May 17th.
Please look on the UWF bulletin board or online for more information.
There will be four opportunities to attend Mission U this year:
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- Monte Toyon Camp, Aptos CA May 31 – June 2
- Carson Valley UMC Gardnerville, NV June 28 – 29
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- ECCO Conference Center, Oakhurst, CA July 26 – 28
- Centennial UMC, Sacramento, CA August 31
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Find more information about housing, registration, and fees.
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Campbell UWF APRIL Fundraiser
Thank you to ALL who made our this fundraiser such a success!
The Butter Braids / Cookie Dough delivery is expected May 8th and
those who ordered will be contacted directly for pickup.
The United Women in Faith seek to improve the lives of women, children, and youth –
locally, nationally, and globally through service and advocacy.
Your purchases help to support our work in missions and outreach.
Thank you for your support!
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Annual UWF Tea – April 28, 2024
On Sunday, April 28th, the United Women in Faith held their annual tea in the Fellowship Hall.
All enjoyed a lovely afternoon of tea, treats, and wonderful conversation with ladies from various UWF Circles and heard from an inspiring guest speaker from the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative (BAWSI).
Proceeds of our charitable donations were given to benefit BAWSI. See some photos of the event here.
Save the date for next year’s tea: April 6th, 2025.
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You are invited to support the work of United Women in Faith with a gift to:
The Legacy Endowment Fund
Mission Giving
Subscribe to the digital or print response magazine to stay abreast of the impact your giving makes.
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UWF Book Cart & Reading Program
The 2024 UWF Reading Program Books are now available for ALL the church readers.
The books are located on the UWF Book Cart which is kept in the Fireside
Room during the week, and in the Fellowship Hall on Sundays.
The Reading Program includes books for adults, children, & youth – there are novels, memoirs, personal experience books and more! Something for everyone. ~Darlene Dyer
Find out more about the UWF Reading Program.
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Just Energy for All
CLIMATE SURVEY – YOUR INPUT MATTERS!
In cooperation with Blessed Tomorrow and the American Climate Metrics Survey, United Women in Faith is encouraging members & all United Methodist Church friends to answer this short questionnaire. It will help to better understand UMC member views on climate & inform climate justice efforts of the faith community.
Click here to take the 5-minute survey!
We would appreciate it if you could invite others to fill out this 5-min survey
before the extended deadline of July 14th!
Just Energy for All webinars occur every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12–1:30pm PT.
All are welcome to join.
The virtual conversations take place on Zoom.
The topics for each month will be updated as they are confirmed. You don’t need to be a United Women of Faith member to join. ALL are welcome!
Join the monthly Just Energy for All webinars to hear from experts, community leaders and United Women in Faith members advocating for just energy solutions in their communities and around the world. Learn about efforts to prioritize women’s voices in climate justice advocacy, reduce air pollution, install solar panels, increase electric school buses, and more.
Click to Register for Just Energy for All Webinar updates
If you’d like to receive future updates from United Women in Faith around climate justice, sign up here.
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Faith Talks Live
Join us for bimonthly conversations with United Women in Faith,
hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.
Each month, we’ll explore timely themes and resources, from expert insights on ways to live your faith to inspiring interviews with spiritual leaders. Visit the Events Calendar to register to join the live podcasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Find out more about United Women in Faith’s Faith Talks Podcasts.
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Discover a New Read from the UWF Book Cart
The UWF Reading Program books are are located on the UWF Book Cart, which is now kept in the Fireside Room. You can access it by getting a key from the church office. Find the UWF Reading Program catalogs here.
During Coffee/Fellowship time following worship, the cart is in the hallway outside the Fireside Room. Everyone is encouraged to peruse all these books including the older offerings. Then “check-out” one of the books, remembering to return it within 3-4 weeks. Enjoy your “read!” ~Darlene for the Campbell UWF
Future Events
(…will be listed here as they are scheduled)
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If you would like to be part of the fun, fellowship and mission we share in these activities,
please contact us at: uwf @ campbellunited.org
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The UWF Book Cart has added more books.
Check them out on the UWF Book Cart in the Fellowship Hall (or adjacent hallway).
We hope you enjoy these great reads. Titles include:
A House in the Sky: A Memoir by Amanda Lindhout and Sarah Corbett
Massacre at Sand Creek: How Methodists Were Involved in an American Tragedy by Gary L. Roberts
Without You, There Is No Us: Undercover Among the Sons of North Korea’s Elite by Suki Kim
Hollow Faith: How Andy Griffith, Facebook, and the American Dream Diluted the Gospel by Stephen Ingram
Detained and Deported: Stories of Immigrant Families Under Fire by Margaret Regan
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu
Born on Third Base: A One Percenter Makes the Case for Tackling Inequality, Bringing Wealth Home, and Committing to the Common Good by Chuck Collins and Morris Pearl
Bus to Corinth by Ladine Housholder
The Pilgrim Messiah: A Novel Drawn from the Gospel of Mark by Richard C. Cheatham
Worker Justice Illustrated #2
Three Feathers by Richard Van Camp and Krystal Mateus
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Do you know about the UWF Reading Program? 
Reading Program
Reading Program book lists (catalogs) are available online. Books from the current list, as well as 5 previous years (that qualify for this year’s program) can be viewed and/or purchased from United Women in Faith Mission Resources or from your favorite bookseller.
Most of the books are available as e-books (for Kindle), some are available in braille and audio, and many can be found in your local library.
For over 150 years, United Methodist Women have been involved in mission that includes prayer, study and action, and the United Women in Faith continue that tradition. The Reading Program is a study opportunity, but it should also lead to action. The purpose of the program is to encourage United Women of Faith members to:
- Expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission.
- Increase sensitivity to all human beings—their needs, interests and concerns.
- Encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today.
- Grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life.
- Enhance self-knowledge and act from that knowledge.
- Strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.
Get the Latest Catalog
Find current and previous program catalogs here.
Campbell United Women in Faith is part of the UWF – El Camino Real District.
Find District Events here.
Check out the Facebook page: El Camino Real UWF/UMW on Facebook
Find out more about the worldwide organization:
United Women in Faith and 
UWF on Facebook