Ministries

United Women IN Faith
Doris Freeman, President

The first organized group of women was known as the Women’s Auxiliary when the Union Church was organized in 1921. The name was changed in 1939 to the Women’s Society for Christian Service. In 1973, our name was changed to “The United Methodist Women.” In 2022, our name changed again to the “United Women IN Faith”

In 1921, the Women’s Auxiliary was busy raising money for the building of the church. The Auxiliary purchased the first organ, a communion tray with 386 glasses, and a bread plate. It was the Women’s Auxiliary that was responsible for the transportation of children by bus to the schools in the area. The women worked for the benefit of the church, as well as mission work.

Our Purpose

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.

Today, our membership is 26. There are two circles, Mrs. Mac and New Hope. Mrs. Mac meets on the first Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. or as needed, to meet the needs of the group. The New Hope Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. or as needed.

The Mrs. Mac Circle was named in honor of the wife of one of our favorite sons, the Reverend Roy Orville McCleeny and his wife, Marguerite McCleeny. The New Hope Circle was named and organized by one of our own United Methodist Women, Sharon Rabon. Sharon went home to be with the Lord on May 9th, 2012.

For several years we have received honors for a Five-Star Unit, Mission Today Unit, and a Diamond Unit. In 2024, we are still accomplishing these goals.