Adult Groups
Women's Retreat
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United Methodist Women (UMW) - Now the United Women in Faith (UWF)
The women’s organization at Bend Church is part of a larger, national organization that has been known as United Methodist Women since 1972. In March 2022, the national organization changed its name to United Women in Faith, signaling changes in how women live and choose to engage in the world of faith.
It’s not the first time we’ve changed our name. In more than 150 years in mission, we’ve had over 25 names including Ladies Aid Society, Women’s Home Missionary Society, and the Women’s Society of Christian Service.
Our new name, United Women in Faith, and new logo reflect greater inclusivity, action and impact. We remain women of passion and power, united by God’s love in our mission to support women, children and youth.
We have three active circles that provide a way to worship, study and be in fellowship together in smaller groups. We also have a group of members at large who choose not to join a circle. Any woman who commits herself to the purpose of UWF can become a member. Each year UWF raises money for local mission projects by organizing the Holiday Bazaar at our church and online. The proceeds are allocated to local missions such as Family Kitchen, Bethlehem Inn, Compassionate Care, and Open Door Ministries.
The Bend Church unit of United Women of Faith has three active circles that provide a way for women to meet regularly in smaller groups to worship, study, and be in fellowship with each other. Each circle has its own unique focus such as community service or spiritual study and growth. UWF members are not required to belong to a circle, but they are always welcome to join one that fits their interests and schedule.
- Circle of Friends: Third Thursday of each month at 5 pm. Contact Sandy Clausen ( clausen.sandy@gmail.com )
- Ruth Circle: Second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Contact Joan Wheeler ( w7waw.ke7dro@gmail.com )
- Shalom Circle: Fourth Monday of each month at 10 am. Contact Janis Durham ( mrsgofer@hotmail.com )
Quilter's/ Prayers & Squares
Prayers & Squares is a prayer quilt ministry made up of women who enjoy sewing and fellowship. They meet every Thursday at 10am in the newly minted UWF Room.
This quilting ministry makes quilts for those in our church who are ill, recovering from surgery, home-bound, or facing a difficult time. The completed quilts are brought to the worship service so members of the congregation can tie a knot and say a prayer for the person who will receive the quilt.
For more information contact Jan Durham
Crafters
All who are interested in working on crafts are welcome. The items made by the Crafters are sold at the Holiday Bazaar, and the proceeds are distributed to local missions.
For more information contact Jill Gentry
Exercise Classes
In association with Bend Church’s focus on wellness, the church hosts several exercise classes each week. Newcomers are always welcome.
Yoga – offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm. This class is a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve control of the body and mind.
Men's Fellowship Group
This group gathers at a different Bend brewery each week on Tuesdays at 4:45pm for fellowship and sharing of interests and concerns. The group also organizes and leads church community service projects such as the cleaning up of a section of Highway 22 near Sisters.
Men who do not attend Bend Church are welcome as well. To get on the email distribution to be notified of each week’s meeting place and receive information on how to participate in the service projects, please contact the church office.