United Women in Faith

We Believe Love in Action Changes the World

United Women in Faith is a vibrant community committed to nurturing and connecting women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education. Together, we seek to inspire, influence, and make a meaningful impact—both locally and around the world.

FELLOWSHIP – Find connection and spiritual growth in a small group setting. At Franklin First, we offer five Fellowship Circles where women come together for fellowship, learning, and encouragement in their faith journey.

MISSIONS – Serve with heart and hands through creativity and care. Our three Mission Circles focus specifically on hands-on service and outreach, providing meaningful ways to support others in our church, community, and beyond.

We invite you to join us!


United Women in Faith are a community of women whose purpose is:

  1. To Know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ
  2. To develop a creative and supportive fellowship
  3. To expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

United Women in Faith and The United Methodist Church’s principles and values include:

  • Promoting the empowerment of women, children, and youth.
  • Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.
  • Promoting inclusion and equity.
  • Promoting fair labor practices.
  • Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

United Women in Faith Circles

Lydia Circle – Women of all ages meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in members’ homes.
Leader: Renee Settle
Mary Martha Circle – Retired women gather on the 2nd Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Room B-144.
Leaders: Jo Ellen Hunter & Peggy Frost
Sisters Circle – Women of all ages meet on the 4th Sunday from 5–6:30 p.m. at the church or in homes.
Leader: Cindy Macon
Ruth Circle – Retired women meet on the 1st Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Room A-113.
Leaders: Mary Jo Harlan & Linda Grande
Pointed Circle – Younger women gather on the 2nd Thursday from 6:30–7:30 p.m. in members’ homes.
Leader: Mary Ann McGinley
Hand Quilting Group – Meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in Room B-144 to create baptismal quilts for FFUMC and other special projects.
Leader: Anne Ireland
Sisters in Stitchery – Meets the 2nd Tuesdays 9 a.m. in Room C-268 to sew a variety of mission-focused items.
Leader: Anita Dillard
Prayer Shawl Group – Meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in Room B-144 to knit and crochet shawls for those facing life’s challenges.
Leader: Marie Hurley

Liz Johnson & Renee Settles, UWF Unit Presidents

Contact Pastor Sarah Carty for additional information on any of the circles mentioned above.


Click here to go to the Harpeth River District UWF Web Site