United Women in Faith
We believe that love in action can change the world.
Mission: United Women in Faith seeks to connect & nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship & education so that they can inspire, influence & impact local & global communities. www.unfaithful.org
Mission: United Women in Faith seeks to connect & nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship & education so that they can inspire, influence & impact local & global communities. www.unfaithful.org
UWF Officer Installation [1/11/26]: This annual UWF ceremony was held during Wesley UMC worship service with Senior Pastor, Rev. John Oda, officiating. This is a time of renewed commitments to the UWF mission and a re-dedication to service. Following worship service, the UWF hosted a Salad Lunch celebration with our Wesley UMC congregation. [9 UWF
Officers/Leadership Team]
UWF Special Mission Recognition award [1/11/26]: Annually, our Wesley UWF celebrates and recognizes WUMC members for their dedicated, faithful and impactful mission contributions. Honorees: Warren Hayashi, Leighton Horio, Denise Rawlinson and Jim Tengan. Each honoree received a UWF lapel pin and a certificate. Wesley UWF made a donation in their honor to the national UWF organization.
Earth Day Celebration [4/19/26]: Our UWF hosted “Tea Time” with light snacks after worship service and a free plant give away. UWF donated and decorated a variety of 4” potted plants that reminded all that we are called to be stewards of our earth. Recycling Resources handouts and displays created conversations and shared ideas.
Dress A Girl Around the World project: We are making a difference one dress at a time! Since 2022, throughout the year our dedicated Wesley UMF members have lovingly assembled and sewn over 250 dresses for impoverished girls from under-developed countries around our world. During worship service, dresses were “blessed” and then displayed in the Fellowship Hall.
Rummage Sale [6/03-06/26]: Our UWF sponsored the annual Wesley UMC church-wide Rummage Sale which is always met with great enthusiasm. Our 3 point goals: outreach and support for our local community, church-side service fellowship and UWF fundraising. There was fellowship, sharing and smiles during the three days of exhausting sorting, cleaning and pricing and on Sale day. This event is much more than just a UWF fundraiser… this is a much needed and much appreciated community outreach and a time of fellowship with our community neighbors and our congregation. Wesley UMC generously donated new and gently used clothing and household goods. Many of these items were priced at a starting price of just 50 cents. With happy and grateful hearts our community neighbors came, discovered and purchased many usable items. We count the Rummage Sale as a win-win blessing.
Caregiving Presentation and Salad Lunch [9/20/26]: Our Wesley UMC congregation enjoyed a Salad Lunch and snacks and then gathered in the Fellowship Hall for the Caregiving presentation by Kathy Hurst. After the informative presentation, there was time for questions and answers.
Blessing Bags [November 2026]: 62 Blessing Bags were distributed to our neighbor friends after our UWF purchased and assembled these Blessing Bags. These bags overflowed with useful household items including everything from detergent, paper towels, toothbrush/tooth paste to marker pens, post-it notes and sweet treats. The goal of these Blessing Bags is twofold: supporting our neighbors with a boost of useful items while spreading a spirit of hope and love.
UWF support for Occupational Therapy presentation [11/08/26]: Abbii Camacho, a member of the WUMC Praise Band organized and presented an OT presentation at WUMC as part of her San Jose State University requirement. This was presented in the Fellowship Hall after worship service.
UWF Reading Program: Read, learn and be inspired by participating in this year-long program. Five categories are offered: Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth.
Each Sunday, the UWF book cart is displayed in the Fellowship Hall to encourage the Wesley UMC congregation to grab a book, read and participate in the UWF Reading Program. A minimum of 5 books [one from each category] earns a UWF certificate.
UWF Prayer Chain: This weekly on-line email prayer chain helps keep the Wesley UMC congregation connected in prayer along with some information sharing.
Sarah Circle [9-22 participants]: This UWF group faithfully meets the first Wednesday of each month (via zoom) for book study, discussion and sisterhood bonding. Individual monetary donations support UWF missions.
Each December, the Wesley Sarah Circle members celebrate their special sisterhood with a joyful Christmas luncheon in the WUMC Fellowship Hall.
Support for Wesley UMC:
*After worship Tea Time snacks, Fellowship luncheons and Altar flowers: our UWF participated throughout the year in these WUMC fellowship programs. The breaking of bread is an opportunity to reach out to include all of our WUMC congregation in the act of service. These fellowship times offered platforms and reminders of fellowship and service while offering praise.
*Golf Tournament fundraiser [8/03/26]: Our UWF donated two baskets of various gift cards and small items in support of the WUMC Mission committee’s live auction fundraiser.
*WUMC Ministry Faire [8/23/26]: All WUMC’s many and diverse Ministries showcased their mission, shared information and answered questions. Our UWF table was overflowing with many of our ministry projects. Our Photo Frame was a popular and fun prop inviting curiosity and capturing lots smiles.
*Trunk n Treat [10/31/26]: Annually the Japantown community comes together for this fun, safe and spirited Halloween event. Our UWF was there with decorated car trunks and folks in full costumes to greet each child with a treat and a smile.
*Scripture for Wesley UMC Good News newsletter: Beginning in March 2023, the UWF committed to submitting Bible scriptures for each monthly publication of the WUMC Good News newsletter. Our hope is that scripture will bring promise, hope, faith, joy and peace as we learn and grow closer to our creator God.
UWF Celebrations!
Each quarter, our UWF El Camino Real district Presidents meet [via zoom] sharing information, offering encouragement and building bonds of sisterhood.
UWF El Camino Real district Mission u [6/13/26]: Wesley UWF was represented at this annual one day training session. This face-to-face gathering is time to enjoy our sisterhood with new and old sisters as we experience a joyful time of learning and growing.
Funding: All Wesley UWF events/activities are 100% funded by personal donations, proceeds from UWF Cookbook and Rummage Sale. The 2026 Rummage Sale proceeds [$15,000] are distributed in the following year, Funds are disbursed in support of United Women in Faith and Wesley UMC local and global ministries.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary K. Horio, Wesley UWF President
Wesley UWF Leadership Team:
Mary Horio (President), Kazuko Tengan (Vice President),
Beverly Acuna (Secretary), DeeDee Azuma (Treasurer),
Shizuko Adachi, Mary Chafey, Terri Koike, Joanne Kumano, Bobbie Ueunten.
Officers/Leadership Team]
UWF Special Mission Recognition award [1/11/26]: Annually, our Wesley UWF celebrates and recognizes WUMC members for their dedicated, faithful and impactful mission contributions. Honorees: Warren Hayashi, Leighton Horio, Denise Rawlinson and Jim Tengan. Each honoree received a UWF lapel pin and a certificate. Wesley UWF made a donation in their honor to the national UWF organization.
Earth Day Celebration [4/19/26]: Our UWF hosted “Tea Time” with light snacks after worship service and a free plant give away. UWF donated and decorated a variety of 4” potted plants that reminded all that we are called to be stewards of our earth. Recycling Resources handouts and displays created conversations and shared ideas.
Dress A Girl Around the World project: We are making a difference one dress at a time! Since 2022, throughout the year our dedicated Wesley UMF members have lovingly assembled and sewn over 250 dresses for impoverished girls from under-developed countries around our world. During worship service, dresses were “blessed” and then displayed in the Fellowship Hall.
Rummage Sale [6/03-06/26]: Our UWF sponsored the annual Wesley UMC church-wide Rummage Sale which is always met with great enthusiasm. Our 3 point goals: outreach and support for our local community, church-side service fellowship and UWF fundraising. There was fellowship, sharing and smiles during the three days of exhausting sorting, cleaning and pricing and on Sale day. This event is much more than just a UWF fundraiser… this is a much needed and much appreciated community outreach and a time of fellowship with our community neighbors and our congregation. Wesley UMC generously donated new and gently used clothing and household goods. Many of these items were priced at a starting price of just 50 cents. With happy and grateful hearts our community neighbors came, discovered and purchased many usable items. We count the Rummage Sale as a win-win blessing.
Caregiving Presentation and Salad Lunch [9/20/26]: Our Wesley UMC congregation enjoyed a Salad Lunch and snacks and then gathered in the Fellowship Hall for the Caregiving presentation by Kathy Hurst. After the informative presentation, there was time for questions and answers.
Blessing Bags [November 2026]: 62 Blessing Bags were distributed to our neighbor friends after our UWF purchased and assembled these Blessing Bags. These bags overflowed with useful household items including everything from detergent, paper towels, toothbrush/tooth paste to marker pens, post-it notes and sweet treats. The goal of these Blessing Bags is twofold: supporting our neighbors with a boost of useful items while spreading a spirit of hope and love.
UWF support for Occupational Therapy presentation [11/08/26]: Abbii Camacho, a member of the WUMC Praise Band organized and presented an OT presentation at WUMC as part of her San Jose State University requirement. This was presented in the Fellowship Hall after worship service.
UWF Reading Program: Read, learn and be inspired by participating in this year-long program. Five categories are offered: Education for Mission, Leadership Development, Nurturing for Community, Social Action and Spiritual Growth.
Each Sunday, the UWF book cart is displayed in the Fellowship Hall to encourage the Wesley UMC congregation to grab a book, read and participate in the UWF Reading Program. A minimum of 5 books [one from each category] earns a UWF certificate.
UWF Prayer Chain: This weekly on-line email prayer chain helps keep the Wesley UMC congregation connected in prayer along with some information sharing.
Sarah Circle [9-22 participants]: This UWF group faithfully meets the first Wednesday of each month (via zoom) for book study, discussion and sisterhood bonding. Individual monetary donations support UWF missions.
Each December, the Wesley Sarah Circle members celebrate their special sisterhood with a joyful Christmas luncheon in the WUMC Fellowship Hall.
Support for Wesley UMC:
*After worship Tea Time snacks, Fellowship luncheons and Altar flowers: our UWF participated throughout the year in these WUMC fellowship programs. The breaking of bread is an opportunity to reach out to include all of our WUMC congregation in the act of service. These fellowship times offered platforms and reminders of fellowship and service while offering praise.
*Golf Tournament fundraiser [8/03/26]: Our UWF donated two baskets of various gift cards and small items in support of the WUMC Mission committee’s live auction fundraiser.
*WUMC Ministry Faire [8/23/26]: All WUMC’s many and diverse Ministries showcased their mission, shared information and answered questions. Our UWF table was overflowing with many of our ministry projects. Our Photo Frame was a popular and fun prop inviting curiosity and capturing lots smiles.
*Trunk n Treat [10/31/26]: Annually the Japantown community comes together for this fun, safe and spirited Halloween event. Our UWF was there with decorated car trunks and folks in full costumes to greet each child with a treat and a smile.
*Scripture for Wesley UMC Good News newsletter: Beginning in March 2023, the UWF committed to submitting Bible scriptures for each monthly publication of the WUMC Good News newsletter. Our hope is that scripture will bring promise, hope, faith, joy and peace as we learn and grow closer to our creator God.
UWF Celebrations!
Each quarter, our UWF El Camino Real district Presidents meet [via zoom] sharing information, offering encouragement and building bonds of sisterhood.
UWF El Camino Real district Mission u [6/13/26]: Wesley UWF was represented at this annual one day training session. This face-to-face gathering is time to enjoy our sisterhood with new and old sisters as we experience a joyful time of learning and growing.
Funding: All Wesley UWF events/activities are 100% funded by personal donations, proceeds from UWF Cookbook and Rummage Sale. The 2026 Rummage Sale proceeds [$15,000] are distributed in the following year, Funds are disbursed in support of United Women in Faith and Wesley UMC local and global ministries.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary K. Horio, Wesley UWF President
Wesley UWF Leadership Team:
Mary Horio (President), Kazuko Tengan (Vice President),
Beverly Acuna (Secretary), DeeDee Azuma (Treasurer),
Shizuko Adachi, Mary Chafey, Terri Koike, Joanne Kumano, Bobbie Ueunten.
Posted in Charge Conference 2026