UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
Love in Action
Ocean View United Women in Faith is a part of the larger Harbor District UMWIF and the North Carolina Conference UMWIF.
OUR MISSION
“The mission of United Women of Faith is to connect and nurture women so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities..”
HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION
Locally: We contribute to the following groups
District and Conference: We contribute to the MATCH prison ministry, which allows children to visit with their incarcerated mothers; NCUMC Camp and Retreat Ministries and to general “Mission Giving”, which enables the monies to go where they are most needed.
Marge Stucky Scholarship Fund: This fund was established to honor a longtime UMW president at Ocean View UMC, Mrs. Marge Stuckey. She was very active at the district level for many years as well.
The United Women in Faith of the Ocean View United Methodist Church is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship each year in honor of the late Marge Stuckey.
Pictured is Ansley Cardin, recipient of the Ocean View United Women in Faith Marge Stuckey Scholarship.
THE UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH READING PROGRAM: YOUR WINDOW TO THE WORLD
The purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage United Methodist Women:
- to expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission
- to increase sensitivity to all human beings – their needs, interest, and concerns;
- to explore issues facing humanity today;
- to grow in understand of scriptures as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
- to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
- to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian Mission..
To view or download more information on the Reading Program plans click on 2027 Reading Program.
Eligible years: For 2027, books from the 2021-2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Reading Program lists are all eligible for Reading Program reporting credit, if you have not previously read them.
Looking for the earlier book lists? Search for Past Catalogs.
All Are Welcome
All women are invited and encouraged to become active in one of our four circles. We are excited about our work for 2025. We hope to become more involved in our community and through “hands-on” projects that help children and women. We welcome and value new ideas and new ways of doing things.
You can join a circle at any time.
We have four active circles which meet at various times:
- Taylor Brown Circle
- Circle of Vision
- Outer Circle
- Heavenly Crafters Circle
The Taylor Brown Circle meets on the first Tuesday of each month, except July and August, at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A light lunch is served after each meeting. Circle members volunteer each month to provide the lunch.
OUR FOCUS
- To support UMCOR and other Women and Children charities with our monthly offerings.
- Invite various groups from our community and churches to come speak to us about their work and mission.
- Try to host a yearly event with the other three circle groups.
The Circle of Vision meets the third Sunday each month, except July and August. Our meetings are held at noon after the 11:00 Sunday morning church service in the church fellowship hall. A light snack is provided by one of the circle members. In addition to the business portion of the meeting we have an inspirational reading and a topic of discussion. Our circle raises funds to support local outreach ministries, church missions, and adopting a child for Christmas. There is lots of good fellowship and we’re always happy to welcome new members.
The Outer Circle is a circle that does not have scheduled meetings. The Ocean View Women in Faith realized that there was a need for some of its church members that wanted to be included in the works of the Women in Faith but could not commit to regular scheduled meetings. As an Outer Circle Member, you may be called on to help on fund-raisers, funeral meals and any other needs that might arise. It is understood that as an Outer Circle member that you may not always be able to help but will help if you are able.
The Heavenly Crafters Circle meets every Tuesday at 10am at the church in classroom 6 Our purpose is Missions. They knit and crochet prayer afghans, lap throws, shawls, pocket shawls and many other items to give to people who are in need of comfort. They have a visitation Ministry, reaching out to those who are in Nursing Homes or sick at home. They have a card Ministry, sending messages of love and comfort to those who are hurting.
For more information about being a part of Ocean View United Women in Faith, you can email the OVUMW or by contacting the church office at 910-278-5973.