Virginia Conference
United Women in Faith
Purpose
To be 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 mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.하나님을 알고, 예수 그리스도를 통하여 온전한 인간으로서 자유를
체험하며, 창의적이고 상호 협력하는 친교를 도모하고, 교회의 글로벌 사역에 참여하며, 선교에 대한 이해를 넓혀가는 여성 공동체를 이룬다.Ser una comunidad de mujeres cuyo propósito es conocer a Dios y experimentar la libertad como personas integrales por medio de Jesucristo;
desarrollar un compañerismo creativo y de apoyo;
y extender los conceptos de misión a través de la participación en los ministerios globales de la iglesia.
Mission
United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.
Vision
Turning faith, hope, and love into action on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world.
2024 Conference Calendar
Jan 6 Mission Team Planning Meeting—Zoom
Feb 1 UM Day at General Assembly—Richmond
Feb 24 Hearts for God's Family —Zoom
March 9 Mission Team Meeting—Zoom
March 16 Executive Committee Meeting—Zoom
April 19-21 Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting
in Chattanooga, Tennessee
May 11 Spiritual Life Retreat—Zoom
June 1 Ferrum Day—Ferrum College
June 19 Annual Conference (Hampton) - Juneteenth Celebration 7:00PM
June 20 – 22 Virginia Annual Conference—Hampton
July 6 Mission Team Meeting—Zoom
July 26-28 Mission Encounter—Glen Allen Conf. Center and Zoom
Sept 20-21 Young Women’s Retreat Camp Overlook, Keezletown
Sept 28 Budget Meeting—Zoom 10AM
Oct 19 Mission Team Meeting—Zoom
Oct 25 Executive Committee Meeting—Zoom
Oct 26 Annual Meeting—Zoom
Virginia Conference Mission Team
Communications
Julianne Rosas
Hispanic
Language Coordinator
Margie Hernandez
Chair, Nominations
Debbie McDaniels
Job Descriptions coming soon
Committee on Nominations
Betsy Hanmer, Class of 2024
Julia-Meade Gallier Class of 2024
Donna Turley Class of 2025
Mary Wright Class of 2025
Pam Lake Class of 2026
Rosa Lewis Class of 2027
Mary Jane Rawley Class of 2027
Persons Related
to the Executive Committee
Resident Bishop
Sue Haupert-Johnson
Email: Terri Biggins (Bishop’s Secretary)
Program Advisory Group
Karen McElfish
Dean, Mission Encounter
Bertina Westley (2024)
Maria Ward (2025)
Appointed Members to the Conference Executive Committee
Virginia Conference Staff Representative
Hannah Bryn, Assistant Director of Discipleship and Congregational Vitality
Archivist
Annita Nelson
Assistant Archivist
Peggy Smith
Parliamentarian
Carolyn Smith