united women in faith

The United Women in Faith was formerly known as The United Methodist Women. This group has a long history of caring for and empowering women, children, and youth; both locally and around the world. We have three different UWF circles here at Braddock Street. They are listed below with contact information for their group leaders. The current UWF president here at Braddock Street is Megan Pugh. 

  • Deborah-Ruth Circle – Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the months September through May in room 137. (During June, July and August, this Circle meets once a month off-site.)
    Contact Susan Chesley

  • Mary- Martha Circle– Meets every 3rd Monday at 10:00 AM in Room 103 and meets for pop up lunch during the summer months.
    Contact Sue Boltz

  • Susanna Circle– Meets every 2nd Thursday at 10:00 AM in Room 137 and will occasionally meet during the summer for lunch. The members take care of The Prayer Shawl Ministry for Braddock Street.
    Contact Susan Creasy  or Susan Morris 

Young women's retreat - september 19-20, 2025

Attention young women ages 18 (out of high school) to 40! You are invited to a Young Women’s Retreat hosted by The Virginia Conference United Women in Faith. You do not need to be a member of Braddock Street UMC or United Women of Faith to attend.


You are invited to spend from 6 PM Friday, September 19, to 4 PM on Saturday, September 20, finding spiritual refreshment at Camp Overlook in Keezletown, VA. We will explore how we, as women, walk together connecting in faith as we navigate these times; as well as the importance of spiritual rest. There is an option to attend Saturday only and limited scholarships are available.


The Retreat Leader will be Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley who serves at Blacksburg UMC and the theme is “Walking Together, Connecting in Faith.”


Click here to register and pay online.

Click here for a PDF with more details. Printed registration forms are available in the church office or the Gathering Space on Sunday mornings. The registration deadline is September 8. Register today and bring a friend!