UWFaith SOUTH EAST District of the Florida Conference
What We Do - Influence * Inspire * Impact
Soul Care
National Mission Institutions
National Mission Institutions
Held each year in August in the South East District, Soul Care invites women to pause, breathe, and tend to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Through prayer, reflection, and sacred community, we create space for rest, renewal, and reconnection with God. This ministry emphasizes the importance of advocacy and social action in our lives, as caring for our souls is essential for sustaining a faithful life of love and service.
National Mission Institutions
National Mission Institutions
National Mission Institutions
United Women in Faith's National Mission Institutions are dedicated to providing life-changing services related to education, health care, housing, and advocacy for women, children, and families nationwide. Through their ministry efforts, these organizations embody their faith by directly addressing urgent needs and fostering pathways toward wholeness and hope. In the South East District, a notable example of social action is The Wesley House, a national mission project that serves children and families in Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties. For more information, visit https://www.wesleyhouse.org/
Just Energy for All
National Mission Institutions
Just Energy for All
Just Energy for All is a faith-based ministry advocating for every community's right to access clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Through our social action efforts, we promote environmental justice and educate communities about energy equity. Our mission prioritizes protecting God’s creation while addressing the unique challenges faced by women and those most impacted by climate and economic inequities.
Mission U
Just Energy for All
Held every July, Mission u is a transformative learning experience that deepens faith and expands understanding while equipping participants for ministry and advocacy in response to God’s call in the world. Through shared study, dialogue, and spiritual practice, women of all ages grow together as learners and leaders committed to social action and compassionate service. Scholarships are available to enable eligible members to attend Mission u.
School-to-Prison Pipeline
School-to-Prison Pipeline
United Women in Faith engages in advocacy to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by promoting just policies, supportive schools, and restorative practices that honor the dignity of every child. Grounded in faith and love, our ministry stands with young people and families to ensure that opportunity, not punishment, shapes their future. In the South East District, our Ebenezer UMC unit proudly received a national UWFaith Grant to launch their School-to-Prison pipeline initiative in collaboration with a local youth-serving organization as part of our broader commitment to social action and women's empowerment.
Climate Justice
School-to-Prison Pipeline
Observed each year in April or May, our Climate Justice ministry centers on faith, equity, and care for creation. We engage in advocacy to address the disproportionate environmental harms faced by vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable, community-led solutions. In the South East District, we come together for social action by planting trees, flora, and fauna at local churches and community sites in neighborhoods with low tree canopy. Guided by our love of neighbor and planet, especially in support of women's roles in sustainability, we act to protect the earth for generations to come.
South East District Leadership Team
H. Leigh Toney, District President
Held each year in August in the South East District, Soul Care invites women to pause, breathe, and tend to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Through prayer, reflection, and sacred community, we create space for rest, renewal, and reconnection with God. This ministry emphasizes the importance of advocacy and social action in our lives, as caring for our souls is essential for sustaining a faithful life of love and service.
Claudette Meatley, Vice President - Elect
Deborah Woolsey, Secretary
Jan H. Peel, Treasurer
Pamela Davis, Chairman, Committee on Nominations
Joyce Reid, Education & Interpretation Coordinator
Vinessa Edwards, Spiritual Growth Coordinator
Ruth Jean Pierre, Haitian Outreach Liaison
Nora Hernandex Hendrix, FL Conference UWFaith President
Deborah C. Jenkins, FL Conference UWFaith Nominations Chairman
Dreena Robinson, FL Conference UWFaith Nominations Committee
Judith Pierre Okerson, Former FL Conference UWFaith President
United Women in Faith Units
Broward County
Held each year in August in the South East District, Soul Care invites women to pause, breathe, and tend to their spiritual and emotional well-being. Through prayer, reflection, and sacred community, we create space for rest, renewal, and reconnection with God. This ministry emphasizes the importance of advocacy and social action in our lives, as caring for our souls is essential for sustaining a faithful life of love and service.
Martin County
United Women in Faith's National Mission Institutions are dedicated to providing life-changing services related to education, health care, housing, and advocacy for women, children, and families nationwide. Through their ministry efforts, these organizations embody their faith by directly addressing urgent needs and fostering pathways toward wholeness and hope. In the South East District, a notable example of social action is The Wesley House, a national mission project that serves children and families in Monroe and Miami-Dade Counties. For more information, visit https://www.wesleyhouse.org/
Miami-Dade County
Just Energy for All is a faith-based ministry advocating for every community's right to access clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Through our social action efforts, we promote environmental justice and educate communities about energy equity. Our mission prioritizes protecting God’s creation while addressing the unique challenges faced by women and those most impacted by climate and economic inequities.
Monroe County
United Women in Faith engages in advocacy to disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline by promoting just policies, supportive schools, and restorative practices that honor the dignity of every child. Grounded in faith and love, our ministry stands with young people and families to ensure that opportunity, not punishment, shapes their future. In the South East District, our Ebenezer UMC unit proudly received a national UWFaith Grant to launch their School-to-Prison pipeline initiative in collaboration with a local youth-serving organization as part of our broader commitment to social action and women's empowerment.
Okeechobee County
Observed each year in April or May, our Climate Justice ministry centers on faith, equity, and care for creation. We engage in advocacy to address the disproportionate environmental harms faced by vulnerable communities while promoting sustainable, community-led solutions. In the South East District, we come together for social action by planting trees, flora, and fauna at local churches and community sites in neighborhoods with low tree canopy. Guided by our love of neighbor and planet, especially in support of women's roles in sustainability, we act to protect the earth for generations to come.
Palm Beach County
Cason United Methodist Church, dedicated to advocating for faith and social action, can be found at https://www.casonumc.org/. First UMC of Boca Raton focuses on ministry initiatives, accessible at https://fumcbocaraton.org/. Oceanview United Methodist Church promotes women's advocacy and faith, available at https://oceanviewumc.com/. St. Johns Haitian UMC emphasizes social action and community support, found at https://www.flumc.org/churchdetail/637817. Trinity United Methodist Church engages in various ministry programs, located at https://trinitywpb.org/. Lastly, UMC of the Palm Beaches reflects a strong commitment to faith and advocacy initiatives, which can be explored at https://umcpb.org/
St. Lucie County
First UMC of Ft. Pierce, https://www.firstchurchfp.org/ engages in advocacy and social action within the community. First UMC of Port St. Lucie, https://www.pslfumc.com/, focuses on faith-driven ministry initiatives. The Fort Pierce Haitian United Methodist Church, https://www.umdata.org/church?church=355693, supports various programs promoting women's empowerment. White City United Methodist Church, https://www.umc.org/en/find-a-church/church?id=001Um00000PFP0cIAH, actively participates in social action and advocates for a faith-filled community.