United Women In Faith

Vonner installed as women’s group leader

Texas native Sally Vonner formally began her tenure as top executive of United Women in Faith with a service in Dallas.

Harriett Jane Olson helps lead the 150th anniversary celebration for United Methodist Women during the 2016 General Conference in Portland, Ore. Olson retired in May after 15 years as top executive of the women’s organization, which rebranded as United Women in Faith in 2022. Olson says it has been her job to help people see the work the agency is doing and the impact it has on the world. File photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

From girlhood activist to denominational leader

Harriett Jane Olson embraces retirement as she recalls rewarding career as lawyer, publisher and top executive of United Women in Faith.

United Women In Faith

Steve Fleming visits with daycare students Malakhai (left) and Melody at Bethlehem Centers of Nashville (Tenn.) Fleming is the center’s chief executive officer. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Helping people ‘from womb to tomb’

A ministry of United Methodist Women, Bethlehem Centers offer programs to people of all ages, from child care to senior clubs.

Local Church

Omoyi Wandjaka teaches United Methodist women in Kivu, Congo, how to make bread to generate income for their families. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

Celebrating and empowering women in Congo

United Methodist leaders roll out microcredit opportunities and training to help women and girls persevere during COVID-19 and conflict in the region.

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