United Women in Faith

We seek to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that we can aspire, influence and impact local and global communities. 

Please scroll through our webpage to see the many ways we serve our community, and one another...

UWF strives to meet the needs of CUMC Women and the community. Our purpose is to help women and children, both near and far.
If you are interested in joining or learning more about United Women in Faith, you are welcome to attend ANY of our events or meetings.
Contact a member of our UWF Leadership Team or call the church office at 972-247-6136 for more information.

2024-25 Leadership Team - Meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:45PM, at the church:   
2024 - Sep 3rd / Oct 8th / Nov 5th / Dec (no mtg.)
2025 - Jan 7th / Feb 4th / Mar 4th / Apr (no mtg.) / May 6th / Jun & Jul (no mtg.) / Aug 5th / Sep 2nd / Oct 7th / Nov TBD (installation of officers?) / Dec (no mtg.)

President: Denise Wallace
817-521-0612, ddwallace0814@yahoo.com
Vice-president: Barby Matous, barby123@aol.com
Secretary: Kelli Castro
Treasurer: Barbara Serlin
Communications: Barbara Haley
Tea coordinators: Barby Matous, Dorothy Kibler
Children’s Coordinator: Amy Ruppersberg
Scholarship Committee Co-Chairs:
Ann Haynes, Kim Brady, Ashley Wilcoxson
Book Club, Morning: Teresa Webster
Book Club, Evening: Tere Henry
Nominations Committee:
Kelli Castro, Tracy Rutan, Sara Texada
Candlelight Circle:  Teresa Webster
Sunlight Circle: Jannye Schoonmaker, Judi Burton

Opportunities to Participate in
Small Group Fellowship & Mission Circles

Sunlight Circle

Candlelight Circle

Meets 12PM, 2nd Tuesday of the month 
Sunlight meets in the Church Tri-room, September - May; not January.
Please join us to share a salad lunch, a devotional, and some
social fellowship together. We focus on a specific mission each month and encourage material donations and monetary contributions as able.
All are welcome!
(See Schedule Below)




Meets 6:30PM, 2nd Tuesday of the month
Candlelight typically meets at church, or local restaurants, to enjoy social fellowship, support local missions, and help with various activities within our church and community.

During each scheduled monthly meeting, we primarily meet for social fellowship together. We will also collectively focus on a mission to support. Since most missions and charities prefer cash, in lieu of material donations, attendees are encouraged to consider a cash contribution of $5, or more. Contributions are optional, and all are welcome to join us for social time together!  (See Schedule Below)

2025-26 Sunlight Schedule, 12PM

2025-26 Candlelight Schedule, 6:30PM



September 09, 2025, 12PM
United Women in Faith (UWF) Missions
learn about the different groups our donations support


October 14, 2025, 12PM
Plastic silverware benefitting Joe’s Pizza
provides a monthly meal, and Thanksgiving
meal, for the homeless and elderly in our community

November 11, 2025, 12PM
Christmas Cards for Military Personnel
This church-wide campaign collects signed cards 
for our military members, expressing the love of Christ

December 09, 2025, 12PM
Toys for Operation Once in a Lifetime
provides new and wrapped toys for children of all ages
to brighten their Christmas

January 13, 2026, 12PM
No Meeting

February 10, 2026, 12PM
Metrocrest Services
Toilet paper donations benefitting "Hearts for Hygiene" campaign which
helps local individuals navigate crisis situations for a brighter future

March 10, 2026, 12PM
Red Basket Program
Red baskets, filled with healthy snacks, are available to over 8,000
CFB/ISD high school students in over 500 classrooms & offices

April 14, 2026, 12PM
Metrocrest Services
Collect Food Pantry Items (most urgent/needed items) to provide
available groceries for the “food insecure” in our immediate community.

May 12, 2026, 12PM
Metrocrest Services
Collect Food Pantry Items (such as peanut butter, jelly, macaroni & cheese)
for the “food insecure” in our immediate community

June 09, 2026, 12PM
Sunlight Planning Meeting for 2026-27





Morning Book Club Circle

Meets 11:30AM, 3rd Thursday of each month, 
We currently meet at Teresa Webster's home and bring our own lunch.
Contact Teresa Webster, teresa.l.webster@gmail.com
(List of Titles Below)

Dates, Locations and Suggested Missions are subject to change

September 09, 2025, 6:30PM
Mission: Jerri Suvoto Girls Center 
(UWF Horizon Texas Conference)
Hawaiian Brothers - Marsh & Beltline

October 14, 2025, 6:30 PM 
Mission: Wesley Rankin Center
(UWF Metro District East)
Joe’s Pizza - Josey & Frankford











January 13, 2026, 6:30PM
Mission: Friends Investing in Foster Kids (FIFK)
Luby’s Cafeteria - Midway & Alpha





March 10, 2026, 6:30PM
Annual Tea Fundraiser Preparations
Mission: Dallas Bethlehem Center (Easter Egg Hunt)
Meet at Someone’s Home






May 12, 2026, 6:30PM
VBS Preparations (date subject to change)
Mission: Woven Health Clinic of Farmers Branch
Meet at the Church

June 09, 2026, 6:30PM
Candlelight Planning Meeting
Mission: Metrocrest Services
Marshall’s Barbeque - Josey & Rosemeade



Evening Book Club Circle

Meets 6:30PM, LAST Tuesday of each month 
We currently meet at Tere Henry's home and bring appetizers & refreshments. 13906 Tanglewood in Farmers Branch
Contact Tere Henry, tere.hatcher@hotmail.com
(List of Titles Below)
Our CUMC Book clubs read and discuss books selected by our active participants, including titles from the UWF Reading Program. Readers can also be recognized by our local UWF Metro East District.
Reading Program | United Women in Faith 
UWF Reading Program Reporting Form 
For further details, contact Barby Matous or Denise Wallace.
List of UWF Reading Program Books

Current Book Club Titles 2024-25

June 19, 2025, 11:30AM
June 24, 2025, 6:30PM
(UWF) Sleep Pray Heal, by Donna Fado Ivery

July 17, 2025, 11:30AM
July 29, 2025, 6:30PM
The Book of Lost Names, by KRISTIN HARMEL
(NOT by Lisa Wingate!)

August 21, 2025, 11:30AM
August 26, 2025, 6:30PM
The Which Way Tree, by Elizabeth Crook


2025-26 Book Club Titles Coming Soon! Please click here to cast your vote for our 2025-26 Book Club Titles






July 2025 Book Club Selection -
Come Read with us!


The Book of Lost Names, by Kristin Harmel
Morning group: July 17, 2025, 11:30AM
Evening group: July 29, 2025, 6:30PM

August 2025 Book Club Selection -
Come Read with us!


The Which Way Tree, by Elizabeth Crook
Morning group meet August  21, 2025, 11:30AM
Evening group meets August 26, 2025, 6:30PM

2025 -2026 Book Club Selections -
COMING SOON!!


For reading recommendations while you wait, visit:

 https://bookshop.org/shop/uwfaith


United Women in Faith 2025 Scholarships

UWF Scholarship Application
The United Women in Faith proudly offer annual scholarships, for women of all ages, who are seeking post-secondary education. Supporting the education of Christ United Methodist Church's young women has traditionally been a mission of the United Women in Faith (formerly united Methodist Women) since 1999. The amount awarded and the number of scholarships presented is determined directly by the donations received during the annual fundraising drive.
 
The criteria used to evaluate scholarship awards includes both monetary need and the amount of involvement and participation in Christ UMC activities, along with academic performance. The scholarship is designated for a Christ United Methodist Church member. Selection will be made without regard to race or national origin.

The women of UWF are passionate about supporting the young women of our church to achieve their educational goals. These scholarships are awarded on Graduate Sunday in early May.

For a list of all CUMC Scholarships  -
https://www.christ4u.org/scholarships


United Women in Faith Annual TEA
April 05, 2025 @ CUMC

 Our UWF Annual Tea was a wonderful gathering of women and girls, of all ages!
...including at least one grandson :) 

We enjoyed amazing refreshments served by our United Methodist Men, we were entertainment by our CUMC Youth: Randi Ruppersberg and Andi Greco, and we were blessed with the gift of time with one another.  A special shout-out to Barby Matous and Dorothy Kibler, and of course everyone involved, for making this another great success!

Please join us for our next Annual Tea in Spring 2026. 
Spiritual Speaker: Kim Brannon
2025 Attendees
Goodie Bags
Agenda
Games!

United Women in Faith RETREAT
February 22-23, 2025 @ Camp Copass in Denton

The 2025 Retreat was a wonderful and blessed time together with spiritual worship, prayer, relaxation, and socialization.  A big thank you to everyone for attending and making this retreat a huge success.  We also want to thank Kim Brannon, from University Park UMC, for leading us in our insightful message.

Romans 6:4, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 43:19

We look forward to another Soul Care Retreat in early 2026!

Click on Retreat Images to Zoom in...
2025 Attendees
2025 Attendees
Spiritual Speaker: Kim Brannon
Spirtual Speaker: Kim Brannon
Games!
Games!
Agenda
Agenda
Goodie Bags
Goodie Bags
Puzzles!
Puzzles!
Enjoying our time Together
UWFaith Horizon Texas Conference - Soul Care Blog (link)
"Our God of Pop ups"

United Women in Faith Horizon Texas Conference (link)
"As believers, our faith carries us past the Horizon, seeking something more than what our eyes can see.  
Expanding our Horizon opens new opportunities for ministry and for creating disciples of Jesus Christ."