United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith is a supportive, inclusive Christian membership organization where women grow spiritually, develop as leaders and serve and work to create a world in which all women, children and youth thrive.


Our Mission: We seek to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship and education so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities.


Our Vision: We are a powerful, fearless force driven by God’s love and united in sisterhood. With a focus on women, children and youth, we act for justice and transform communities. 


We face the realities we see in the world, even when they are not the ones we would like to see. However, our goal is not to bear witness simply to harms but also to God’s love by acting boldly to change those harms.

United Women in Faith at Oceanview

All women are welcome to attend our fun and informative meetings. Each meeting we have a focus: an on-point topic relating to missions, local needs, social justice, environmental awareness or similar. We also like to have a Hands-On Project; something related to our focus that engages our hands. That way we can talk but at the same time DO something creative, helpful, and engaging.


We gather on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. In Summer, we take a break and do not gather in June, July and August. We would love to have you join us! 


If you are looking for Christian women’s fellowship, a sisterhood, that has fun and makes a difference in the community; then come join Oceanview UWF. Contact us at phymer@comcast.net for more information.


Join us by going to our national website at https://uwfaith.org/all-access-membership/


Join us for monthly conversations and other podcasts by visiting https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/


For further information and learning opportunities and partnerships we offer visit https://uwfaith.org/what-we-do/educate/


Visit our new Web store for resources at https://uwfaithresources.org/


Current Leadership


President:                    Jane Murphy

Vice-President:           Pat Sheffield

Treasurer:                    Lisa Leard

Secretary:                    Ethel Logan

Communication:         Jane Brown

Reading Program:      Alice Naegele

CROS Ministries:        Nancy Edwards

Reading Program

The Reading Program is a cherished tradition that brings together members to explore, share and discuss books.


Reading is rewarding.

As you read, you can track your progress using our easy-to-use Reporting Form. When you submit the Report of Completion Requirements, you will be recognized with a Certificate of Recognition. 

Visit the Reading Program webpage: https://uwfaith.org/resources/reading-program/


Reading is connecting.

The Reading Program is not meant to be completed alone or in a vacuum. The UWF Atlantic Central District hosts a Zoom book group. If you would like to join the Zoom book group, please contact Alice Naegele at alicenaegele.umw@gmail.com for the link along with the catalog of books for this year.

Twelve Step Groups

Oceanview hosts several Twelve Step meetings a week. We provide meeting and special event space for annual functions and gatherings. Listed below are the groups who presently hold weekly meetings:


    AA – Alcoholics Anonymous, alcoholic issues

    NA – Narcotics Anonymous, cross platform drug issues

    OA – Overeaters Anonymous, food abuse

    Al-Anon – alcoholic family members/friends

    Alateen – young people, alcoholic family members/friends


Do you have questions about issues you may be experiencing, or someone close to you may be exhibiting? Please check the following websites and helplines for further help:


     AA—Local 24/7 Help Line: 561-655-5700

     Local website: http://aa-palmbeachcounty.org/ National website: http://www.aa.org/


     NA—Local 24/7 Help Line: 561-848-NANA/561-848-6262

     Local website: http://www.palmcoastna.org/ National website: http://www.oa.org/


     OA—No Help Line found at this time.

     Local website: http://www.oapalmbeachfl.org/ National website: http://www.oa.org/


     Al-Anon and Alateen—24/7 Help Line: 800-344-2666

     Local website: http://www.palmbeachafg.org/ National website: http://al-anon.org/ 


WHERE AND WHEN


    Day                     Time                 Location                             Group Name                                      Type        

Sunday                 6:30 pm         Multipurpose Room        Alateen                                                  Mixed Youth

Sunday                 6:30 pm         Fellowship Hall                Al-Anon Sunday Night Surrender      Mixed Adult

Sunday                 7:45 pm         Fellowship Hall                AA End of the Road                             Mixed Adult

Wednesday         5:30 pm         Fellowship Hall                Ladies Serenity Yoga                          Adult Women

Wednesday          7:00 pm        Fellowship Hall                Women's End of the Road AA            Adult Women

Friday                   12 Noon        Fellowship Hall                 Back to Basics Al-Anon                      Mixed Adult

Friday                   7:30 pm        Fellowship Hall                 End of the Road/AA                           Mixed Adult

Saturday              9:00 am         Fellowship Hall                 End of the Road/AA                            Mixed Adult

Prayerful Yoga

Our Oceanview church family is deeply committed to prayer. We find that one expression of prayer is “Prayerful Yoga”. 


Prayerful Yoga is a centered time of meditation joined with the physical experience of motion and energy. It can be a great blessing on our journey of life and faith. There are many different ways to engage in yoga, and we especially want to encourage folks new to yoga to feel comfortable in beginning this journey with us.


“Prayerful Yoga” is a ministry that is outward focused. For this reason, we pray for the needs of our community and encourage active expressions of grace to others in our world. Our Prayerful Yoga mission statement is to create a sacred and prayerful space where students can release limiting self-beliefs, listen to their hearts and be true to themselves and their own yoga practice.


You can contact the Prayerful Yoga team at: yoga@oceanviewumc.com



Rainsford (Rance) Deware, RYT

Rance was first introduced to yoga at 69 years young. He was immediately inspired to continue practicing and is now a certified 200-hour yoga instructor. 


He looks forward to sharing his desire for yoga and its spiritual aspects with others by being compassionate and caring in a safe environment. 


 “Prayerful Yoga” at Oceanview United Methodist Church hopes to create an atmosphere that deepens our faith by calming the mind, body and soul.


Connected WARRIORS' Yoga

Monday & Wednesday at 11:30 am in Fellowship Hall; at 1:30 pm in Fellowship Hall.


This yoga Class is for Veterans and their families, and Oceanview members are welcome to attend.