St. Matthew’s unit of Women in Faith (formerly United Methodist Women) is 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. We connect spiritual women to act boldly for justice and transform communities.
St. Matthew’s UWF offers programs in large group gatherings as well as in small group meetings called Circles. Circles meet monthly for fellowship and often choose a book/program for inspirational study. Women whose schedule does not permit participation in a circle may belong as general members of St. Matthew’s UWF. All women of St. Matthew’s and their friends are invited to participate in all group gatherings and any circle meetings.
The local unit at St. Matthew’s has a budget that is supported by individual pledges and gifts and by fund-raising activities. Fundraisers in the past have included craft shows, a used jewelry sale, a “Soup”er Bowl sale, etc.
Email us at uwf@stmatthews-bowie.org or contact any of our circle leaders. Read/Print our Information Booklet here. Visit uwfaith.org to learn more about Women in Faith.
2025 Events
January 11 Epiphany Brunch (canceled due to weather)
February 2 Tasting for “Soup”er Bowl Fundraiser
February 9 Distribute Soup for Fundraiser
March 7 World Day of Prayer Program
April 12 Lenten Brunch
June 14 Car Show/Food Fundraiser
September 13 Fall Tea
United Methodist Women Circles
Each group or circle is a small group in which fellowship is experienced and Bible-based study material is discussed. Each group meets monthly.
- Friendship – 2nd Monday of the month – 1 pm in Parlor
Leaders: Beth Obear - Koinonia* – 3rd Monday of the month – 7 pm in Parlor
Leaders: Mary McClurg, Lisa Klein - Martha/Agape – 2nd Friday of the month– 10:30 a.m. in Parlor
Leader: Abby Dunne
*Childcare provided upon request
2025 Officers
President: Lisa Klein
Vice President: Melinda Lee
Secretary: Abby Dunne
Nominations Co-Chair: Carolyn Menne
Nominations Co-Chair: Deanna Lesche
Membership Nurture & Outreach: Jody Rudd
Social Action: Beth Obear
Communications: Lorri Meadows
Member-at-Large Virginia Dahl
Member-at-Large Christin Vare