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Asbury UWIF

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The United Women in Faith (UWIF) is 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 Missions through participation in the Global Ministries of the Church.

Why join Asbury’s UWIF?
• To help others in need ~ especially women, children and youth – locally, nationally, and globally
• To gain personal spiritual growth and enrichment from our programs, and reading and study opportunities
• To experience Christian fellowship, support and friendship

To the woman who finds meaning in her church and is drawn to its fellowship, who wants to combine fellowship with study, worship and outreach opportunities, who feels she has gifts that are to be shared with others, who seeks a supportive community to affirm her own sense of purpose and commitment to God…

United Women in Faith invite you to “grow spiritually through worship, Bible study and prayer, celebrate the person you are becoming in Jesus Christ, develop meaningful and lasting relationships, share who you are and your gifts, take action and make a difference in your community and the world.

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Schedule

2025 Events

Annual Bazaar
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Wesley Center

2026 Events

UWIF Sunday
Saturday, February 22, 2026

Annual Bazaar
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 6, 2026

 

2025 Board Meetings

All in Room 108, beginning at 6:30 PM

Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

2026 Board Meetings

All in Room 108, beginning at 6:30 PM

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Annual Campaign Envelope Stuffing)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2024 Mission Giving

2024 Annual Bazaar Income: $34,420.92 as of late December 2024. Of this amount, $22,374.00 will be the Asbury UWIF budget for 2025. The remaining will be used towards Clara Koch scholarships.

Local, National and International Missions $3,750.00 each.
Women’s Needs $1,525.00
Children and Youth $1,500.00
Discretionary Mission Fund $620.00

Recipient Information

Local: Bloom for Women, Second Harvest Food Bank Female Supplies, Asbury Church Bible School Support, Sixth Street Shelter, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley, Everlasting Life Ministries, Church World Services/CROP, Union Terrace After School Education Programs, Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank

National: Lehigh Valley Young Life, Lehigh Valley Outreach Depot, Church of the Resurrection Hurricane Helene

International Missions: Liberia Sewing School Teachers, The Worm Project, Barrels of Love, UMCOR 2024 Hurricane Relief

Women’s Needs: Asbury Church Women’s Retreat April 2024, Valley Health Partners, Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank Feminine Hygiene Products

Children and Youth: Valley Health Partners, Lily’s Hope Foundation, Sixth Street Shelter, Ramos Elementary School Trunk or Treat, Union Terrace After School Education Programs

Discretionary Mission Fund: Asbury Church Christmas Eve Offering, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, Sixth Street Shelter

Leadership

EXECUTIVE BOARD:
Convener/Asbury Church Contact: Cyndi Frank
Special Events Coordinators: Nancy Sheffield
Recording Secretary: Faye Rentschler
Treasurer: Barb Grieble
COORDINATORS, CHAIRPERSONS, COMMITTEES:
Bazaar: Nancy Dougherty; in-person November 8, 2025 – visit asburylv.org/bazaar
Membership Nurture and Outreach: Sandy Silvonek
Missions: All
Scholarship: Linda McCreight
Stamp Program: Jan Kuhns

UWIF Circles

Join one of Asbury’s UWIF Circles, be a part of our community of women, and help us make a difference in each other’s lives as well as those within our community. We have a variety of Circles that meet at different times and study various topics/books. All women are welcome!

SUSANNA CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM

About the Group: The Susanna Circle holds meetings covering a variety of contemporary topics and issues of interest to church women. Circle members enjoy a warm camaraderie and welcomes newcomers. Social events include a fall outing, Christmas party, winter banquet, and summer picnic. Members are a variety of ages.

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PRISCILLA CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: 2nd Tuesday of the month in the evening (2023-2024 dates: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 12, April 9, May 14)

About the Group: The Priscilla Circle focuses on Bible Study through a book series with members and outside speakers leading the group. Socials include a “Soup and Salad Night” and a “Summer Picnic.” Members are a variety of ages. The group’s 2023-2024 program study year focus is the book “John: The Gospel of Light and Life” by Adam Hamilton.

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SARAH CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: Monthly meetings – 3rd Wednesday @ 6:45PM
Virtual Breakfast Social – 1st Thursday @ 8AM
In-person Breakfast Social – 1st Friday @ 8AM

About the Group: Named after Sarah (an older mother who LAUGHS), the Sarah Circle meets both on- and off-site, in-person, hybrid, and via Zoom. Meetings focus on discussion of a chosen study (book or video) with an occasional special program. Fellowship is an integral part of the group. In December and June the group meets for dinner and enjoys several fun outings throughout the year. Monthly meetings are hybrid, which allows members who have moved, or have other restrictions, to continue participating. At Christmas, the group adopts a family in need. Most members have adult children in their 20’s and 30’s. Some are blessed with grandchildren. The group welcomes new members… especially those who laugh! Sarah Circle celebrated its 30th year in 2022.

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DEBORAH CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: Weekly on Thursday, 9:30 AM

About the Group: The Deborah Circle meets weekly on Thursday mornings and most members have adult children in their 20’s & 30’s. Most have grandchildren. The focus of this group is Bible Study. Members also enjoy helping and supporting each other, and helping people in need throughout the church and community. They also take part in UWIF and service-related projects. They enjoy lunching together on a regular basis and enjoy periodic field trips together. New members are always welcome.

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CRAFTERS CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: TBD

About the Group: The Crafters Circle makes crafts for the annual UWIF Bazaar while enjoying the company and fellowship of others.

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PRAYER SHAWL CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 1:00 PM

Where: Aldersgate Room

About the Group: The Prayer Shawl Circle crochets or knits prayer shawls or lap blankets for ill individuals or shut-ins, while enjoying the friendship of others. Members are a variety of ages.

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QUILTERS’ CIRCLE

(UWIF Circle)

When: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 8 PM

About the Group: The The Quilters’ Circle promotes an atmosphere of knowledge and participation in the art form of quilting. One of the main projects is creating a quilt to be sold at the annual UWIF Bazaar, held in November, all while enjoying the fellowship of one another. Members are a variety of ages.

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