United Women in Faith of Indiana

Mini-Messenger Newsletter

October 2026

To Do This Month

• Do some UWFaith Fall cleaning - see article below.
• Plan to attend a virtual event on Nov. 7. More information below.

Fall Cleaning

We are finally enjoying some seasonal autumn-like weather. With it, our minds turn to fall cleaning. Here are some reminders on what you might want to do to prepare to wrap up another successful year in UWFaith.

• Review the 2026 Mission Today checklist. It has great ideas on being a successful unit.
• Fall days are perfect for reading! You still have time to participate in the Reading Program.
• Individuals - have you sent in your pledge to your unit? Don't wait!
• Units - have you sent in monies to your district? Don't forget the Christmas offering for Lucille Raines! (Each district is asked to contribute $490 by Oct. 31)
• Plan your World Thank Offering program.
• Prepare for unit elections. Don't just ask the people you always ask - think outside the box and develop new leadership.
• Once your unit knows the 5 required officers, complete the form for the directory.

Leadership Development

Don't let your eyes glaze over this next section! We are all leaders in different ways. On November 7, you (yes, you) have the opportunity to learn even more about UWFaith. If you have been a member for decades or are new - you should plan to attend this virtual opportunity from the comfort of your home, or get with some UWFaith girlfriends and watch together.

Annual Celebration Summary

Mission u Summary

A HUGE thanks to our Mission u team, study leaders, hosts, and participants! It was an amazing opportunity to EXPERIENCE EMMANUEL together. And don't let it stop there. Share the curriculum in your unit and community.

Southern Rivers Mission u Express, June 20 at Paoli UMC

Northern Lakes Mission u Express, July 18 at Hebron UMC

Eastern Rivers Mission u Express, July 25 at Waynedale UMC

East Central Heights Mission u Express, August 22 at Castleton UMC

West Central Plains Mission u Express, September 12 at Congress St. UMC

UWFaith National Resources and News

Faith Talks, Voices from the Field, and more

United Women in Faith National Monthly Connect Newsletter

This edition is FULL of important and useful information. Register for a Deaconess discernment event, Unit training for Unstoppable, personal finances webinar, social action to fight pushout, or a Community Gathering around World Thank Offering.

Church Resources

Find your voice 

to speak up with love  

for the wellbeing of family, 

neighborhood, community, planet.

2026 Calendar of Events

Silent Retreat

October 16-18

St. Joseph Retreat Center, Tipton

Conference and District Leadership Training Events

November 7

Virtual

2027 Calendar of Events (Draft)

World Day of Prayer

Friday, March 5

Legislative Day

Thursday, March 18

March Spiritual Growth Retreat

Mar 19th- Mar 20th (Fri 7pm – Sat 3pm)

Canyon Inn, 451 McCormick’s Creek Park Rd. 

Spencer, IN

April Spiritual Growth Retreat

April 23rd & 24^th (Fri 7pm- Sat 3pm)

Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, 9601 Union Rd.

Donaldson, IN 46513

Mission u

TBD

Mission u Express Events will be set up by the individual districts

Annual Celebration

Friday, October 1 & Saturday, October 2

Leadership Development

November 7 

Virtual



Silent Retreat

TBD

Conference and District Leadership Training Events

November 7

Virtual

2028 North Central Jurisdiction Gathering

June 8-12, 2028

Sioux City, South Dakota

Form Links

Remittance Form

All Star/Five Star Woman

Reading Program Form

2026 Mission Today Form

2026 Youth and Young Adult Mission Scholarship Form

2026 Volunteer / Talent Form

2026 Conference Leadership Team

Quick Links

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United Women in Faith of Indiana Facebook

United Women in Faith of Indiana YouTube Channel

Our Purpose

We are 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.